Metro is asking for community input on its adjustment of Eastside transit service

Metro is considering making changes next year to several bus routes that serve Bellevue, Redmond, Clyde Hill, Medina, and south Kirkland. These changes could affect Metro routes 221, 222, 225, 229, 230, 233, 240, 245, 246, 247, 249, 250, 253, 256, 261, 265, 266, 271, 272, and 926.

The purpose of the changes is to update bus service and provide good connections with the new RapidRide B Line and Sound Transit Express bus routes. The B Line will run between the transit centers in downtown Bellevue and Redmond via the Crossroads and Overlake areas. (Learn more)

Learn about the suggested changes and give Metro your thoughts in any of the following ways:

  1. Come to a public open house (see schedule below).
  2. Visit www.kingcounty.gov/metro/BRconnections, where you can view suggested changes on an interactive map and fill out an online survey.
  3. E-mail your comments to community.relations@kingcounty.gov
  4. Call and leave a message on the English (206-205-8788) or Spanish (206-296-5088) phone line.

Open houses

Wednesday, Nov. 3, 7-8:30 p.m.
North Bellevue Community Center
4063 148th Ave. NE, Bellevue
(Served by Metro routes 221, 233, 253, 266 and 269)

Thursday, Nov. 4, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Old Redmond Schoolhouse
16600 NE 80th St., Redmond
(Served by Metro routes 221, 224, 230, 245, 248, 251, 253, and ST Express 542 and 545)

Comments are due Nov. 10.