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News from King County Transportation Release date: Sept. 29, 2004 King County unveils "Tradition of Performance" report of transportation accomplishments As the region continues its work to meet the needs of a growing population, the King County Department of Transportation is taking a look back at all it has already accomplished to help keep people moving. That work is summarized in a just completed report, A Tradition of Performance, produced by the King County Department of Transportation. The report highlights the major role King County Metro Transit, Road Services, King County International Airport and the department's fleet division have played over the past five years in moving thousands of people each day, whether it be by bus, on a roadway maintained by the county or by plane or helicopter using Boeing Field. It's a big job and one the department and its employees take pride in. For instance, did you know that Metro increased bus service by more than 145,000 hours between 1998 and 2003, provided more than 3.4 million trips to special events, helped fund the synchronization of 300 traffic signals across the county and added hundreds of new park-and-ride spaces? During that same period, the Road Services Division was aggressively chipping away at $14 million bridge retrofit program, building new roads, using technology to increase efficiency while maintaining nearly 2,000 of roadway in all kinds of weather. If you've visited King County International Airport lately, you know the airport, commonly known as Boeing Field, has a newly renovated terminal and is completely supported by user fees. And, while it may not be readily apparent to the public, the department's Fleet Administration Division is famous in its own right for its contributions to the environment and as one of the 100 best fleets in North America. You can learn more about the many accomplishments contained in this report by visiting http://www.metrokc.gov/kcdot/news/myr/. We hope this report increases understanding of the work we do and our commitment to meeting the 21st Century transportation needs of a growing population. |
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