Special to the Reporter

King County Metro is enhancing bus service to better connect riders with the light rail stations on the 2 Line and throughout Seattle. Starting Aug. 30, there will be more frequent access both on the Eastside and in Seattle. Full details are on Metro’s Service Change webpage.

Following a comprehensive review of bus service across 21 cities on the Eastside and parts of Seattle, Metro is rolling out service improvements in phases as part of the Eastside Link Connections project. Extensive engagement from Eastside communities and the thousands of riders who rely on public transit guided Metro’s plan, which was approved by the King County Council this past spring.

On Mercer Island’s Route 204, Metro launched all-new Sunday service, providing 10 round trips and matching the number of trips provided on Saturdays. Riders can request off-route trips in the DART service areas northeast of Interstate 90 and on the south end of the Island.

“You’ll be seeing more Metro bus service, meeting the needs of riders and providing new, faster connections every day, all day,” Metro General Manager Michelle Allison said. “Some of these upgrades are laying the groundwork for the further expansion of the 2 Line coming next year and we invite everyone to explore the new places you’ll be able to go on transit.”