As RapidRide G boardings rise above 5,000 a day, Metro rolls says Advanced Service Management will streamline performance

King County Metro is taking steps to enhance public transportation with the rollout of an “Advanced Service Management” strategy on the RapidRide G line. This initiative marks a shift from a scheduled service model to a headway-based system, which aims to minimize bus bunching and ensure that buses arrive at consistently spaced intervals. Metro's pilot program last year on the RapidRide A and F lines demonstrated that riders benefited from smoother and more reliable service. The new approach requires complex coordination but promises straightforward results, such as improved service reliability. As the new system launched, ridership numbers soared, with weekday boardings surpassing 5,000—double the initial figures from its launch in September.

Additionally, weekend services have been expanded thanks to funding from the 2020 Seattle Transit Measure. The implementation of this management system is a critical step in addressing public transportation challenges in the region. Riders will ultimately determine the success of these changes as they experience the enhanced service firsthand.