King County Metro is working with the Seattle Department of Transportation to improve travel times and reliability for Route 60 bus service, which runs daily from 4 a.m. to 1 a.m. with frequent service during peak hours. The route connects Westwood Village to Capitol Hill, serving communities that rely heavily on transit. Currently, about 70% of Route 60 buses arrive on time, below the agency’s target of 80%. The route sees around 6,200 boardings on weekdays, indicating a need for enhancements.

The study focuses on four segments of the route, aiming to reduce travel times by 10-15% during busy periods and improve service reliability. Proposed improvements include consolidating bus stops, rerouting buses to avoid delays, and implementing transit signal priority. The study also aims to better serve historically underserved communities. Metro is seeking public feedback through a survey available until February 20, 2026, to gather input on current usage and desired changes. The project is in the planning phase, with continued community engagement to inform the design and implementation of improvements.