With reconstruction of University Way Northeast in Seattle nearing
completion, King County Metro Transit
buses will return to regular routing in the U-District after a year-long
detour.
Starting Saturday, July 26, Metro Routes
71,
72,
73,
74,
78 and
83
will again serve bus stops on University Way Northeast between Northeast Campus
Parkway and Cowen Place Northeast.
The routes have been running along 15th Avenue Northeast during the
construction project. While the city of Seattle was reconstructing the road,
Metro was busy upgrading the bus shelters along University Way – also known as
"The Ave."
King County Metro Transit partnered with the city to improve streets,
sidewalks, bus stops, and landscaping to help revitalize the University
District. The project also involved The Ave Planning Group and the Greater
University Chamber of Commerce. As part of the project some bus stops were
consolidated and new waiting areas were constructed. To help improve security,
new shelters with internal lighting were installed. King County contributed
$250,000 in improvements for "The Ave" project.
