Executive Girmay Zahilay and the King County Council officially proclaimed this week, March 22–28, as Transit Appreciation Week.

This is a special time of year to recognize the more than 6,100 Metro employees who work together to get people where they need to go safely and reliably. While transit operators are often the most visible, behind every trip is a network of people planning service, maintaining vehicles, supporting customers, and ensuring operations run smoothly. Please join us in celebrating all the transit workers who keep our region connected.

• Thank your transit operator. Offer a quick “thank you” as you board or exit, submit a driver commendation or send Metro a comment about your transit experience.
• Express gratitude. Take a moment to recognize your Metro colleagues this week, by giving kudos in person or sending virtual gratitude via Teams or email.
• Sharing on social media. You can use this transit-appreciation themed Canva template and post a shout out to Metro employees, use the hashtag #ThanksMetro. Don’t forget to tag Metro on X (Twitter),  Instagram, and Facebook!

This week, and every week, we celebrate the people who keep King County moving! Visit the Transit Appreciation page for additional ways to get involved.