Resources for the COVID-19 Era

The coronavirus pandemic has affected many areas of everyone’s lives. One of the heavily impacted areas is transit service, but we'll keep you up to date about walking, biking and teleworking as well. Below we’ve collected information and resources to help guide you through your transportation needs during these times.

Transit

• The Fall Service Change arrived on October 2, 2021. In addition to three new Seattle light light rail stations opening up, updated service and restoration of previously suspended routes occurred in Bellevue. Read our blog to learn more.
• The March Service Change arrived on March 20, 2021. Service was adjusted in Seattle and King County while some trips continue to be suspended. For full details, click here.
• By March 31, 2021 or sooner, Metro will install mask dispensers on its entire bus fleet of 1,404 coaches.
• Read this September 2020 Metro Matters blog post about how Metro is implementing new safety innovations and route changes.
• How Metro improves air quality in buses for drivers and passengers
  • There’s one improvement Metro began making two years ago that also responds to the current health crisis: an enhanced air filtration system (4/10/20).
• Masks recommended on transit
  • King County Metro no longer requires masks on transit. However, Public Health – Seattle & King County recommends that people wear masks in indoor public transportation settings at this time (4/19/22).
• Text for departure
  • Find the next departure times of transit service by texting your stop ID to 62550. You will receive a return message with the next departure times or canceled trips at that stop. You can find your stop ID on the bus stop sign or in the Trip Planner tool.

Rideshare

• Vanpool Update
  • The King County Metro Vanpool program is temporarily allowing two-person vanpools in some cases. Learn more here. King County Metro Vanpool and Vanshare fares are also waived through September.
• Dynamic Carpool Update
  • Scoop is still operating during COVID-19. Read Scoops COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines here (November 2020).

Biking

• Biking Tips
  • Check out Cascade Bicycle Club's safe biking tips during COVID-19, this collection of resources is good for individuals and families to use for protecting themselves during this time (5/8/20).
• Bike trails
  • According to the City of Bellevue, parks, trails and beaches remain open for walking and activities that do not require close proximity and allow for the recommended social distancing that allows six feet between people.
• Choose Your Way Bellevue biking blog post
  • Read our blog post (4/23/20) for a few positive reasons why getting out and about on your trusty wheels is better now than ever before!

Teleworking

More people teleworking now than ever before, so we've compiled some helpful teleworking resources for you:

• Looking for tips on teleworking? Check out this Choose Your Way Bellevue blog post (4/3/20) for some info to help make working from home better than ever.
• You can log your teleworking trips to earn rewards through the Choose Your Way Bellevue Rewards Program, so get started now!

City of Bellevue COVID-19 Community Resources

The COVID-19 outbreak has forced temporary closure of schools and many businesses, triggering demand for community resources to help people make it through this time. Here are some community resources from the City of Bellevue.

Page updated: 4/26/22