SDOT to upgrade bus-only lanes along Rainier Avenue

SEATTLE — The Seattle Department of Transportation has announced its plan to upgrade the bus-only lanes along Rainier Avenue South in tandem with a one-mile extension of the bus-only lane that will be built in 2024.

“New treatments” include signs and rumble strips.

“We work with our partners at King County Metro to install bus-only lanes around the city so that bus service is reliable and frequent. We then observe the locations to understand if the lanes keep buses moving,” said a spokesperson.

The Washington State Department of Transportation says that bus-only lanes support public bus service while allowing drivers to access parking spaces and local businesses.

More information about the improvement plan can be found on the SDOT website.

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