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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Passing on for your information.<o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal>Metro will adjust schedules on Sept 2, 2023 to improve trip reliability; information available in multiple languages<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><a name="gd_top"></a></td><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></tr></table><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 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peak-only commuter routes and reduce service on 12 routes beginning September 2. Alternatives are available for nearly all affected routes.</span></strong> Most riders will see no changes as 124 of 156 routes and 92% of boardings are not affected.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=570 height=92 style='width:5.934in;height:.9583in' id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WAKING/2023/08/8042825/snipimage_original.jpg" alt="Bus icon crossed out with red X, "Suspensions; 15, 16, 18, 29, 55, 64, 114, 121, 167, 190, 214, 216, 217, 232, 237, 268, 301, 304, 320, & 342"><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>These 20 routes will be fully suspended. Each of these routes have alternatives, most available at the same bus stops or stops nearby. <strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>For a detailed list of rider alternatives, visit our <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va2luZ2NvdW50eS5nb3YvZW4vZGVwdC9tZXRyby9yb3V0ZXMtYW5kLXNlcnZpY2Uvc2VydmljZS1jaGFuZ2UiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODE4LjgxMzYzMjIxIn0.kpUPSSr8jS2Vg0g49uT088U-ll5Br6zr3PL_ATE0DWM/s/9192615/br/224515390570-l" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Service Change page</span></a>.</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=570 height=92 style='width:5.9375in;height:.9583in' id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WAKING/2023/08/8042884/snipimage_original.jpg" alt="Bus icon with downward yellow arrow. Text reads, "Reductions: 7, 10, 20, 28, 36, 73, 79, 225, 230, 231, 255 & 345"><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>These 12 routes will be reduced to operate less frequently. Some high-ridership routes such as Routes 7 and 36 will continue to have very frequent service, with wait times of just a few more minutes. Lower-ridership routes will shift service to every 30 to 60 minutes during some time periods. <strong><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>For a detailed list of rider alternatives, visit our <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va2luZ2NvdW50eS5nb3YvZW4vZGVwdC9tZXRyby9yb3V0ZXMtYW5kLXNlcnZpY2Uvc2VydmljZS1jaGFuZ2UiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODE4LjgxMzYzMjIxIn0.KDEOIru_B6j-HWdSCYE6YenRSetb_t2l0ibMT3lubzw/s/9192615/br/224515390570-l" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Service Change page</span></a>.</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>Metro sought to protect several categories of service, including routes with high ridership demand and few alternate transit options. By adjusting schedules and suspending routes, the upcoming service change will deliver roughly the same number of transit trips currently operating on the road, without the day-to-day variability that has inconvenienced riders during the past several months.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%'><strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'>To read more about the process behind these temporary service deductions, please visit our <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va2luZ2NvdW50eW1ldHJvLmJsb2cvMjAyMy8wNS8xNi9yaWRlci1hbHRlcm5hdGl2ZXMtYXZhaWxhYmxlLWZvci1yb3V0ZXMtc3VzcGVuZGVkLXNlcHQtMi0yMDIzLyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA4MTguODEzNjMyMjEifQ.M4sGicMyM-eBSF1A0vDJ7bhWIlX945aiP5jTvYmBdZM/s/9192615/br/224515390570-l" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1D5782'>Metro Matters blog</span></a>.</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table></div></td><td style='padding:15.0pt 0in 15.0pt 0in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%'></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="mail_footer"><div><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vY29udGVudC5nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeS5jb20vYWNjb3VudHMvV0FLSU5HL2J1bGxldGlucy8zNmI5YzhmP3JlcWZyb209c2hhcmUiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODE4LjgxMzYzMjIxIn0.iNSxnFezbQrUal2UfqErcmphhQ7hZiyYuExF-Sm4xCU/s/9192615/br/224515390570-l" target="_blank"><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=83 height=16 style='width:.8645in;height:.1666in' id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://content.govdelivery.com/assets/share_this-795413ad3d604760a450815a10e46c8ea06b7315facb759ffdacbc7b7830f87b.gif" alt="Bookmark and Share"></span></a><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cua2luZ2NvdW50eS5nb3YvbWV0cm8iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODE4LjgxMzYzMjIxIn0.UWaztPS_F4r1n2B2aDXbsjaEn7aKoOZUuNPLEWpLZuc/s/9192615/br/224515390570-l"><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=145 height=57 style='width:1.5104in;height:.5937in' id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WAKING/2021/10/5070918/metro-footer-update_original.png"></span></a><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-top:0in'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cua2luZ2NvdW50eS5nb3YvbWV0cm8iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODE4LjgxMzYzMjIxIn0.DwHwcj1qPexP3o8861VYiRnDWbCydSMH9y5D0z1h2Sg/s/9192615/br/224515390570-l">www.kingcounty.gov/metro</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Manage </span><span lang=EN><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>