Snoqualmie, WA – The Snoqualmie Valley Transportation (SVT)-operated Valley Shuttle is expanding operations. Starting on Monday, March 4, buses shuttling riders up and down SR 202 and SR 203 between North Bend and Duvall will arrive at stops more frequently in every city.
King County Metro, which contracts with SVT for public transportation in the valley, is adding a third bus to the schedule. This additional bus means a greater frequency of runs and less time between buses; the wait between routes will decrease from approximately 90 minutes to about 60 minutes.
“This is a huge upgrade for valley riders,” said SVT Director Amy Biggs. “A lot of people count on the Valley Shuttle to get to work and school, and increasing our bus frequency will give them more options for planning their travel. We are so grateful that Metro is listening to what the Snoqualmie Valley needs and we’re happy to provide consistent and affordable mobility to our residents and businesses.”
Said Snoqualmie Mayor Katherine Ross, “The City is excited for the expansion of the SVT shuttle bus service. SVT provides consistent, reliable, and affordable transportation options for our residents who want to travel within Snoqualmie and throughout the valley. Having an additional bus will increase the route frequency, providing more options for our residents.”
About SVT
SVT, a project of Mt. Si Senior Center, provides affordable and reliable public transportation throughout the valley with the Valley Shuttle; circulator routes in the upper valley; and appointment-based, or demand-response, trips within the valley. Services provided by SVT are paid for by WSDOT, The Snoqualmie Tribe, King County Metro Transit, and the Mt. Si Senior Center along with the City of Snoqualmie, the City of North Bend, and other grants and donors. Buses operate Monday through Friday and are currently not offered on weekends or major holidays. SVT buses are accessible, include bike racks, and are open to the public. Rides cost $1 or are offered at a $1 suggested donation based on the type of service.
Find a list of all SVT services online at svtbus.org or call 425-888-7001, Monday through Friday from 6 am to 8 pm.