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From now through 2027, various lanes over the Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle will close, making an already-challenging traffic situation worse.
WSDOT has encouraged travelers to Seattle, especially commuters, to consider using the bus instead of clogging the freeway with more cars.
But that might be a hard sell. Perennial concerns about safety, reliability, and access have plagued King County Metro, and other transit options.
And elsewhere in the city, Mayor Katie Wilson has called for a dedicated lane for the crosstown Route 8 bus.
We're talking about it all, plus putting your questions (and complaints) to the general manager of King County Metro.
Guest
Michelle Allison, general manager, King County Metro
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From now through 2027, various lanes over the Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle will close, making an already-challenging traffic situation worse.
WSDOT has encouraged travelers to Seattle, especially commuters, to consider using the bus instead of clogging the freeway with more cars.
But that might be a hard sell. Perennial concerns about safety, reliability, and access have plagued King County Metro, and other transit options.
And elsewhere in the city, Mayor Katie Wilson has called for a dedicated lane for the crosstown Route 8 bus.
We're talking about it all, plus putting your questions (and complaints) to the general manager of King County Metro.
Guest
Michelle Allison, general manager, King County Metro
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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