Local, on-demand Metro Flex service now serving the Northshore area

Building on the success of Metro Flex services offered in eight other areas of King County, Metro has expanded to the Northshore region in a pilot project. Riders will be able to use the Metro Flex app to book rides on minivans and travel between locations in north Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Mountlake Terrace and Brier.

“Metro Flex is already a favorite among riders, and we’re thrilled to elevate this service with a major expansion,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “On-demand neighborhood transit has the power to transform our region’s transportation landscape, providing residents with seamless access to transit hubs, essential services, shopping and more. This expansion will be a game-changer for many people.”

Metro Flex Northshore operates Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Go shopping, meet friends for lunch or head to appointments – whatever your destination is within the service area, Metro Flex will take you there.

“We’re excited to bring Metro Flex to the vibrant communities of the Northshore area,” said Metro General Manager Michelle Allison. “This cutting-edge, on-demand service will provide effortless transportation options, strengthen community ties, and promote sustainable living. We can’t wait for residents to experience these fresh, new transit possibilities firsthand!”

Metro Flex also opens the door to easier travel between neighborhoods and the new Mountlake Terrace Link light rail station. This creative solution will help anyone living in the communities served by Metro Flex to get around without using a car, including neighborhoods where regular transit service isn’t currently available.

“I am excited about the new Metro Flex service I was able to help secure for neighborhoods in Lake Forest Park and Kenmore that will provide residents door-to-door, on-demand service,” said Councilmember Rod Dembowski. “This is a great time to ride Metro and I encourage everyone to hop aboard!”

“This is so exciting for Mountlake Terrace,” Mayor Kyoko Matsumoto Wright added. “We are becoming a hub for housing, restaurants and services. Northshore Metro Flex is another way to bring us all together and onto light rail. As a region, we are constantly looking for ways to expand options for transit. Our community has always been close to everything, and we’re continuing to build those connections.”

Metro Flex delivers flexible, reliable transportation for $2.75 a trip – the same fare as a ride on a Metro bus. As with other Metro services, reduced fares are available for customers with disabilities, customers with lower incomes and seniors. Youth 18 and under ride free!

A defining feature of Metro Flex is the ability to launch, test and refine the innovative service in partnership with communities. Metro Flex currently operates in Delridge/South Park, Issaquah/Sammamish, Juanita, Kent, Othello, Rainier Beach/Skyway, the Renton Highlands and Tukwila.

“With King County Metro Flex, service is not only being restored to North Kenmore – but vastly improved,” said Kenmore Mayor Nigel Herbig. “This on-demand service is convenient, affordable and will create opportunities, reduce barriers and ensure every resident can easily reach their destination with ease. Together, we’re paving the way to a more accessible Kenmore.”