King County’s employee “Walking Bus” pilot program now offers five afternoon departures times from the King County Courthouse to King Street Station and Colman Dock via the Pioneer Square light rail station.  

In this pilot phase, which started Monday, Nov. 6, King County employees can join their colleagues and a Facilities Management Division (FMD) Security Escort each weekday evening walking from the Third Avenue entrance of the King County Courthouse to the King Street Station and Colman Dock via a stop at the Pioneer Square light rail station entrance at Jefferson Street and Yesler Way. The meeting location for both routes is the Information Desk in the First Floor lobby of the courthouse.

Download this flyer for routes and departure times. These changes have been made based on feedback to provide a safer commute and more effectively serve customers and will allow FMD to better manage security resources. We will continue to monitor usage during the pilot and make adjustments as necessary.

Meeting location: Information Desk in the First Floor lobby of the King County Courthouse

Walking time to King Street Station via Pioneer Square light rail station entrance at Jefferson & Yesler: 5-10 minutes

To King Street Station – Depart Third Avenue Entrance at 4:10 p.m. 

• 4:33 p.m. train (northbound) 

• 4:35 p.m. train (southbound) 

To King Street Station – Depart Third Avenue Entrance at 4:35 p.m. 

• 4:55 p.m. train (southbound) 

To King Street Station – Depart Third Avenue Entrance at 5:05 p.m. 

• 5:20 p.m. train (southbound) 

• 5:35 p.m. train (northbound) 

Walking time to Colman Dock via Pioneer Square light rail station entrance at Jefferson Street and Yesler Way: 12-20 minutes. 

To Colman Dock – Depart Third Avenue Entrance at 4:05 p.m. 

• 4:30 p.m. sailing to Vashon Island (King County Water Taxi/foot ferry) 

• 4:25 p.m. sailing to Bremerton (Kitsap Transit/foot ferry) 
• 4:45 p.m. sailing to Bainbridge Island (Washington State Ferry/passenger/car). 

To Colman Dock – Depart Third Avenue Entrance at 5:05 p.m. 

• 5:30 p.m. sailing to Bremerton (Washington State Ferry/passenger/car) 
• 5:30 p.m. sailing to Vashon Island (King County Water Taxi/foot ferry) 

• 5:40 p.m. sailing to Bremerton (Kitsap Transit/foot ferry) 
• 5:45 p.m. sailing to Bainbridge Island (Washington State Ferry/passenger/car). 

For additional information, please contact the FMD Security emergency dispatch center at 206-296-5000 or FMD.Security@kingcounty.gov. 

The Walking Bus pilot program is in addition to security escorts offered by FMD Security Officers, who can escort you for several blocks from downtown buildings to Goat Hill Garage or immediate vicinity bus stops. Due to staffing resources, FMD Security cannot provide additional escorts in the 4 to 6 p.m. timeframe. Plan to use the walking bus program for escorts during that time.  

Please contact the FMD Security emergency dispatch center at 206-296-5000 or  FMD.Security@kingcounty.gov to arrange for a security escort whether coming into work or leaving work. Advance notice for a Security Escort is appreciated. You can learn about the many employee transportation and safety programs on the Future of Work Personal Safety site (employee access only).