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King County Metro previews South Link bus restructuring; Des Moines council urges better Redondo/Woodmont service
Summary
King County Metro presented the South Link Connections project, which proposes network changes timed to the Federal Way Link extension. Metro described new routes and schedule changes affecting Des Moines; council members pressed for better East–West and South Des Moines coverage and urged Metro to consider underserved neighborhoods.
King County Metro staff on Feb. 13 presented the South Link Connections Mobility Project to the Des Moines City Council and described proposed bus network changes timed to Sound Transit’s Federal Way Link extension.
Tommy Owens, the city engineer, introduced the Metro team and Nicola Geary, the Metro project manager for South Link connections, said Metro is proposing changes to 22 routes to integrate local service with the new light‑rail stations. The project includes a three‑phase public engagement process, with a phase‑2 public comment period currently open, revised concepts due summer 2025, King County Council adoption planned in spring 2026 and implementation in fall 2026.
Metro said proposed changes that affect Des Moines include expanded hours and a Kent Des Moines station…
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