Types of Transit
Train that takes riders 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!
Mural
In what decade did King County Metro began operations?
1970s (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!
Operator
What does ORCA (as in ORCA card) stand for?
One Regional Card For All
What colors are the new, battery-electric, zero-emissions buses?
(Electric) Yellow and (Seafoam) Blue
(RapidRide electric buses are red and purple!)
This transit option connects West Seattle to Downtown through Elliot Bay
Water Taxi
Low-income adult riders can access an ORCA LIFT card, making most transit rides $___
$1
The legislative governing body of King County, with nine members
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 piece of federal legislation 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)
Climate Justice
How many bus drivers does Metro employ?
A. 500 B. 1000
C. 2000 D. 2500
D. 2500
Metro has ~170 of these type of buses that connect to overhead wires for electric power
Trolley buses
This on-demand transit service provides van rides anywhere in the service area, all for the same cost as a bus trip!
Metro Flex
All Metro buses offer _________ seating space in the front of the bus to improve rider accessibility.
Priority seating
This team focuses on how Metro interacts with the public and incorporates their feedback into projects
Community Engagement
How many people boarded Metro transit over the past year?
A. 18 million B. 45 million
C. 63 million D. 100 million
C. 63 million
______ Ambassadors wear blue shirts/jackets and walk around providing customer service to Metro riders in certain areas.
SaFE Ambassadors