SAVE BUS 42SYNOPSIS OF ISSUE:
SAVE Metro Bus Route 42 which travels from downtown Seattle, through the International District, including the local stops in southeast Seattle on MLK Jr. Way S. continuing to Rainier Beach. Metro opted to eliminate the heavily-used Bus Route 42 (serving more than 3000 people daily) to help fund the new South Lake Union trolley. Many individuals who rely on Route 42 are low income, linguistically isolated, and rely on the bus system to access health care, social services and to commute to work. We must maintain alternatives which complement the new light rail system. Elders and those with limited physical mobility cannot cover the long distance between the light rail stops. Others who take multiple buses count on the direct access from the downtown hub to Rainier Valley and Rainier Beach that Route 42 provides. Riders from south King County rely on Bus Route 42 because they do not often travel to downtown Seattle, but may work along the Rainier Beach and Rainier Valley corridor. We believe Metro route changes in and around the Rainier Valley will create further barriers and decrease access for our communities. Cutting the 42 cuts a vital link—SAVE BUS 42.CALL TO ACTION:
We are encouraging people to write/email the King County Council and have prepared the attached pdf that individuals can simply email or mail to the Council. We have also created a postcard form of the message for people w/o access to email. Time is of the essence as the King County Council may vote on this issue at the end of May. We are encouraging people to act by May 15.
Below are their email addresses:General Email address: council@kingcounty.govCouncil member email addresses: