Regional Transit Committee
Meeting Minutes
July 17, 2024
5.
Public Comment
The following individuals provided public comment:
Abigail, Covington Youth Council
Joe Kunzler
Alex Tsimerman
6.
General Manager's Report
Michelle Allison, General Manager, Metro Transit Department, expressed
appreciation for participation in the Metro Transit Control Center tour and for today's
public comment regarding transit service. Further comments were provided
regarding service additions to the Vashon Water taxi; a new rapid response team for
swing and evening shifts as part of Metros efforts to improve safety and cleanliness;
Metro’s trip delivery percentages; the highest one-day ridership total in four years; fall
additions will include increased service, light rail station connections and the G Line;
and implementation of new ORCA digital cards. To honor their employees, Metro
has participated in or hosted celebrations for Juneteenth, the 50th Seattle Pride
Parade and provided transportation to and from 4th of July events. Comments also
addressed today's RapidRide presentation.
Discussion and Possible Action
7.
A MOTION accepting a RapidRide Prioritization Plan report as called for by Ordinance 19367, Section
6.B., which report includes an update on the status of the planning and design of the RapidRide K and
R lines, in response to Ordinance 19546, Section 114, Proviso P4.C.
Mary Bourguignon, Council staff, briefed the committee and answered questions from
the members. Pierce Canser, Supervisor, System Expansion and Integration, Metro
Transit Department, answered questions from the members.
Due to the design of the legislative tracking software used to produce the
proceedings, the vote on this item is misreported. The correct vote is:
Votes: Yes: 11 – Barón, Cimaomo, de Michelle, Harris, Howe, McIrvin, Mosqueda,
Ross, Saka, Troutner, Upthegrove, Zahn
No: 0
Excused: 1 – Hollingsworth
A motion was made by Councilmember Cimaomo Jr. that this Motion be
Recommended Do Pass. The motion carried by the following vote:
10.5 - Cimaomo Jr., de Michele, McIrvin, Ross, Troutner, Upthegrove, Zahn,
Mosqueda, Barón, Saka, Harris and Howe
Yes:
2.5 - Robertson, Honda and Hollingsworth
Excused: