King County Metro finally blinked and agreed to bring back the 215 route. It took way too long to force them to listen but we beat their excuses and won the direct service this community deserves. Keep watching them to ensure they actually follow through on this promise.
September 26, 2017
Final supporters
We, residents of and commuters from Snoqualmie, hereby petition King County Metro to reinstate the 215 direct bus route from Snoqualmie to Seattle. This route was deactivated without explanation some years ago, while still actively and enthusiastically used by Snoqualmie residents.
This route was deactivated prior
to the community being built out. We’ve grown considerably since that
time and are in dire need of direct access public transportation from
Snoqualmie to Seattle. With the added growth and interest, reinstating
the Snoqualmie to Seattle route would now be a profitable venture for Metro.
The demand for a direct Metro bus route from Snoqualmie Ridge to Bellevue/Seattle has reached critical mass, especially in light of the traffic challenges at the I-90/Hwy 18 interchange. It is more important now than ever to remove cars from the road to ease congestion on I-90 and for Metro to give its Further East King County commuters a better option for getting into both Bellevue and Seattle.
We propose a direct bus route that starts on Snoqualmie Ridge with one stop at Eastgate P&R, terminating in Seattle, running every 30 minutes during peak commute hours, beginning as soon as possible.
No need to reinvent the wheel. Simply reinstate Route 215.
Updates
July 12, 2017
King County Metro is still pretending that we do not exist while we sit in gridlock on I-90 every single morning. I have been demanding answers from their planning office all week and they have nothing to offer but more excuses. We are going to keep applying pressure until they realize they cannot just ignore our commute.
July 12, 2017
King County Metro is finally forced to acknowledge our collective frustration as this petition gains serious ground. They treated our commute like it was disposable but this momentum proves they cannot ignore us any longer.
Reached 100 supporters
July 12, 2017
47 Comments
The bus was removed because of Metro budget cuts, yet our area remains one of the fastest growing areas in the State. The old adage of "build it and they will come" totally fits in this case. Please reinstate.
I was a frequent rider when route 215 was in service, and would love to see it return. Timing of other routes is not convenient for me so am now driving when needed.
This bus is very badly needed! I'm aware of multiple commuters to Seattle on my block alone, many of whom have to drive to the Issaquah P&R every day. A direct bus to Seattle would remove numerous cars from the road and considerably relieve the daily backup to the I-90/Highway 18 interchange which has already garnered so much attention. Please make this a priority!! Our community has experienced rapid growth at the same time that a necessary public transit option was inexplicably cut.
Reinstating 215 would also ease the immense pressure on Issaquah Transit Center and Issaquah Highlands Park & Ride--both are full by 8am daily because they are the closest option for Fall City, Snoqualmie and North Bend commuters.
Elimination of this route was a mistake and the resulting traffic and congestion exacerbated the issues with the I-90/SR18 interchange drastically. Please restore the route and extend service of 628 to account for the demand from valley residents - ridership would not be a concern imho given the response to this on social networks.
Please reinstate 215
We're here and tired to being ignored. Sound Transit, you've forced us into our vehicles by taking away direct routes, providing inconsistent service, and long commutes. We're asking to be recognized as the taxpayers and citizens of King County that we are, and be provided efficient reliable bus service.
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King County Metro finally blinked and agreed to bring back the 215 route. It took way too long to force them to listen but we beat their excuses and won the direct service this community deserves. Keep watching them to ensure they actually follow through on this promise.
September 26, 2017
Final supporters
We, residents of and commuters from Snoqualmie, hereby petition King County Metro to reinstate the 215 direct bus route from Snoqualmie to Seattle. This route was deactivated without explanation some years ago, while still actively and enthusiastically used by Snoqualmie residents.
This route was deactivated prior
to the community being built out. We’ve grown considerably since that
time and are in dire need of direct access public transportation from
Snoqualmie to Seattle. With the added growth and interest, reinstating
the Snoqualmie to Seattle route would now be a profitable venture for Metro.
The demand for a direct Metro bus route from Snoqualmie Ridge to Bellevue/Seattle has reached critical mass, especially in light of the traffic challenges at the I-90/Hwy 18 interchange. It is more important now than ever to remove cars from the road to ease congestion on I-90 and for Metro to give its Further East King County commuters a better option for getting into both Bellevue and Seattle.
We propose a direct bus route that starts on Snoqualmie Ridge with one stop at Eastgate P&R, terminating in Seattle, running every 30 minutes during peak commute hours, beginning as soon as possible.
No need to reinvent the wheel. Simply reinstate Route 215.
Updates
July 12, 2017
King County Metro is still pretending that we do not exist while we sit in gridlock on I-90 every single morning. I have been demanding answers from their planning office all week and they have nothing to offer but more excuses. We are going to keep applying pressure until they realize they cannot just ignore our commute.
July 12, 2017
King County Metro is finally forced to acknowledge our collective frustration as this petition gains serious ground. They treated our commute like it was disposable but this momentum proves they cannot ignore us any longer.
Reached 100 supporters
July 12, 2017
47 Comments
Yes! Please bring back the 215. The 628 shuttle is not effective - adds up to an extra 30 minutes to a long commute when I miss it due to unpredictable traffic on the bus coming from Seattle. The 215 is practical and useful. I'd ride it M-F all the way to Seattle. Thank you!
The bus was removed because of Metro budget cuts, yet our area remains one of the fastest growing areas in the State. The old adage of "build it and they will come" totally fits in this case. Please reinstate.
I was a frequent rider when route 215 was in service, and would love to see it return. Timing of other routes is not convenient for me so am now driving when needed.
This bus is very badly needed! I'm aware of multiple commuters to Seattle on my block alone, many of whom have to drive to the Issaquah P&R every day. A direct bus to Seattle would remove numerous cars from the road and considerably relieve the daily backup to the I-90/Highway 18 interchange which has already garnered so much attention. Please make this a priority!! Our community has experienced rapid growth at the same time that a necessary public transit option was inexplicably cut.
Reinstating 215 would also ease the immense pressure on Issaquah Transit Center and Issaquah Highlands Park & Ride--both are full by 8am daily because they are the closest option for Fall City, Snoqualmie and North Bend commuters.
Elimination of this route was a mistake and the resulting traffic and congestion exacerbated the issues with the I-90/SR18 interchange drastically. Please restore the route and extend service of 628 to account for the demand from valley residents - ridership would not be a concern imho given the response to this on social networks.
Please reinstate 215
We're here and tired to being ignored. Sound Transit, you've forced us into our vehicles by taking away direct routes, providing inconsistent service, and long commutes. We're asking to be recognized as the taxpayers and citizens of King County that we are, and be provided efficient reliable bus service.
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Yes! Please bring back the 215. The 628 shuttle is not effective - adds up to an extra 30 minutes to a long commute when I miss it due to unpredictable traffic on the bus coming from Seattle. The 215 is practical and useful. I'd ride it M-F all the way to Seattle. Thank you!