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King County Metro outlines bus routing changes to connect Burien with new Federal Way light-rail link
Summary
King County Metro officials told the Burien City Council on Feb. 10 that a planned restructure of bus service tied to the Sound Transit Federal Way Link extension aims to shift resources from peak‑only commuter routes toward more frequent all‑day and weekend service in South King County.
King County Metro officials told the Burien City Council on Feb. 10 that a planned restructure of bus service tied to the Sound Transit Federal Way Link extension aims to shift resources from peak-only commuter routes toward more frequent all‑day and weekend service in South King County.
"We're excited to come and talk with you tonight about Metro's restructure around the extension of the Sound Transit Link Line," said Amanda Pleasant Brown, who identified herself as Metro government‑relations staff. Metro staff emphasized the changes respond to the opening of new light‑rail stations at Kent‑Des Moines, Star Lake and Federal Way and to community priorities identified in phase‑1 engagement.
The presentation highlighted three changes that Metro said would affect Burien riders: new Saturday and Sunday service on…
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