Types of Transit
Other than buses, it's the transit option that will get folks directly to SeaTac airport
Link light rail
Free Youth Transit is provided to all youth riders who are ___ and younger
18
You'll paint one of these throughout the 3 weeks; bus riders will see it often!
(Bus shelter) mural
The year that King County Metro began operations (correct if within 10 years)
1973
Accessible, reliable public transit is a cost-effective way to reduce these emissions
Greenhouse Gas/Carbon
The red buses that have quicker routes and more frequent arrivals
RapidRide
To improve accessibility, King County Metro offers language assistance resources, including _________ services in 240 languages as well as interpretation services.
translation
Instead of "bus driver", Metro officially calls them this; you'll talk to many of them on Wednesday and next week
(Bus) operator
What does ORCA (as in ORCA card) stand for?
One Regional Card For All
Metro is on track to achieve its goal of transitioning to an all-electric bus fleet by _____
2035
This transit option connects Seacrest Park in West Seattle to Downtown
Water Taxi
Low-income adult riders can access an ORCA LIFT card, making most transit rides $___
$1
The legislative governing body of King County; you'll see their space in week 3
King County Council
What is the Instagram social media handle (account name) of King County Metro Transit
@kcmetrobus
The community partnership transit program that provides transportation to outdoor adventures
Trailhead Direct
DART is a fixed-route transit service operated in King County. What does DART stand for?
Dial-A-Ride Transit
This Act requires equal access to public transportation for persons with disabilities
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Recognize the disproportionate impacts of climate change, address social and environmental equities that arise, and advocate for equitable solutions (2 words)
Metro employs this many bus drivers (correct if within 100)
About 2500
Metro has ~170 of these type of buses that connect to overhead wires for electric power
Trolley buses
This on-demand neighborhood transit service provides van rides anywhere in the service area, all for the same cost as a bus trip!
Metro Flex
This term means to translate something, but to keep its original meaning, tone, and style while doing so.
Transcreation
This team focuses on how Metro interacts with the public and incorporates their feedback into projects; you'll meet the team on Friday
Community Engagement
In 2024, Metro's annual ridership was __ million (correct if within 10 million)
89 million
______ Ambassadors wear blue shirts/jackets and walk around providing customer service to Metro riders in certain areas.
SaFE Ambassadors