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Adverse Weather
Preparedness and
Managing Expectations
King County Department of TransportationMetro Transit Division
November 1, 2010
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King County Council Committee of the Whole Briefing – November 1, 2010
Service Delivery Approach Prepare
Weather forecast for snow/ice
Snow re-routes
Interagency coordination is critical
Reduce service
Chained shuttles; trip & route cuts
Emergency Service Network
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King County Council Committee of the Whole Briefing – November 1, 2010
Interagency Coordination
Streets that are treated/plowed are essential to our operations
Established MOU with City of Seattle
Coordination of transit priority snow routes with local jurisdictions
“Snow drill” exercises
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King County Council Committee of the Whole Briefing – November 1, 2010
Snow Re-Routes
Simplified snow
re-routes
7 geographic areas
Easier to
communicate
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King County Council Committee of the Whole Briefing – November 1, 2010
Emergency Service Network
Reduced service
70 routes
Only used in
extreme conditions
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King County Council Committee of the Whole Briefing – November 1, 2010
Public Communications Messages
Prepare
Sign up for Transit Alerts
Expect delays, crowding
Know your snow re-route(s)
Check Metro Online for most current information
www.kingcounty.gov/metro
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King County Council Committee of the Whole Briefing – November 1, 2010
Public Communications Messages
Expect snow re-routes
Know travel options
Expect delays
Emergency Service Network
Limit travel, if possible
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www.kingcounty.gov/metro
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King County Council Committee of the Whole Briefing – November 1, 2010
Public Communications Challenges
Radio system
New radio system not ready until 2011/2012
No real-time information yet
Trip Planner, Tracker, Onebusaway.org
may not be accurate
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King County Council Committee of the Whole Briefing – November 1, 2010
Public Education
Awareness campaign Sign up for Transit Alerts:
www.kingcounty.gov/metro/signup
Web site is best source of information
Television campaign
Outreach events
Printed materials
Key – manage expectations
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Adverse Weather
Preparedness and
Managing Expectations
King County Department of TransportationMetro Transit Division
November 1, 2010