Crossposted from Metro Matters

King County Metro has the second-largest rider increase in the country. The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) announced the results in its “Transit Wrapped 2024” report.

Among the nation’s large transit agencies—those with 50 million or more annual trips, Metro ranked second in the percentage ridership increase over the past year.

“We’ve been proud to lead the way nationally and to make transit the best way to travel our beautiful region,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “In 2024, Metro added roughly 3,700 weekly bus trips, launched the RapidRide G Line, and created new connections to two Sound Transit Link light rail expansions.” Read more.