[NFBSea] FW: Sound Transit - further temporarily service reductions on ST Express routes beginning 4/6

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Sound Transit - further temporarily service reductions on ST Express routes
beginning 4/6

Due to reduced staffing availability to operate service, Sound Transit will
introduce additional service reductions on Link and on ST Express routes
starting Monday, April 6.

The further service reductions also reflect an 85 percent system-wide
reduction in ridership, with Link and almost all ST Express routes, as well
as Sounder service, already operating at reduced levels. Riders should
anticipate the possibility of impacts to scheduled trips as well as the
potential for further reductions.

The service reductions still allow for adequate social distancing to protect
riders and operators. To prevent overcrowding, bus drivers may determine
that a bus is full and not allow for additional passengers. Sound Transit
will be monitoring the latest service changes to see if any additional
measures are necessary to mitigate the impact to passengers.

Sound Transit remains committed to working closely with its partners to
continue serving the public. Efforts will continue to prioritize serving
riders who depend on Sound Transit's services, including seniors, people
with disabilities, Title VI protected populations (race, color, national
origin), low-income and limited-English-proficiency populations. To the
greatest extent possible, we will continue to run trains and buses at our
earliest and latest normal weekday hours. At this time normal service will
continue on Tacoma Link.

Reductions to Link light rail
Trains will run every 20 minutes. They are currently running every 14
minutes. A revised schedule is posted online at
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vice.

Reductions to ST Express routes operated by Pierce Transit

ST Express routes 560, 566, 574, 577, 578, 590, and 594 will run at reduced
frequency similar to typical Sunday schedules, with some enhancements. In
order to preserve service on more heavily traveled routes, ST Express routes
544, 567, 580/596 (Sounder connectors), 586, 592, and 595 have been
temporarily canceled.

ST Express routes operated by King County Metro 
ST Express routes 522, 542, 545, and 550, are operating on a reduced
schedule with cuts to some trips. ST Express Route 554 is operating with
close to full service with only two trips reduced. ST Express routes 541,
555 and 556 have been temporarily canceled. 

Riders will find more information on the specific trips canceled at
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During the COVID-19 response riders should take into account that electronic
resources such as Google maps, One Bus Away and other applications and
websites may not have accurate information for all trips, including service
reductions affecting other agencies.

Sound Transit has suspended fare requirements on all buses and trains until
further notice to help protect transit employees and riders through social
distancing. In addition, ST Express passengers will board and exit buses
through rear doors whenever possible, increasing separation from operators
whose dedication enables Sound Transit to continue service. People with
disabilities who need to use the boarding ramp or the lowering feature of
the bus may still board via the front door and use the priority seating
area. 

Sound Transit would like to remind our riders that the Sound Transit
Security Desk is staffed 24/7. If you ever see anything unsanitary or have
public safety concerns on-board or at a station, send a text to:
206-398-5268. In an emergency, always call 911.

Previously announced service reductions include:

Sounder trains
Sounder South weekday service is reduced from thirteen round trips to eight
round trips. The northbound trips being canceled are the 1502, 1506 and 1508
departures from Lakewood, and the 1516 and 1522 departures from Tacoma. The
canceled southbound trips are the 1503, 1509, 1517, 1519, and 1523
departures from Seattle. Sounder North weekday service is reduced from four
round trips to two round trips, with cancellation of the 1701 and 1705
departures from Everett and the 1700 and 1704 departures from Seattle. 

ST Express routes operated by Community Transit

ST Express routes 510, 511, 512, 513, 532 and 535 are running on a reduced
weekday schedule that preserves the overall span of service but at a reduced
frequency for select trips.

Riders should sign up for rider alerts to ensure that they receive
up-to-date
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or visit
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provide translation assistance for limited English proficiency persons.

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