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Operator Seattle Metro
System Type Hybrid Bus
Year Opened 1990
# of Lines
# of Cars
Mileage
Stations 5 in tunnel
Power Overhead
Website Metro
Data Date
1st Visit 1992
Last Visit 11/2002
% Rode 100% Tunnel

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Bus Tunnel

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Bus Tunnel

NOTE: Tunnel currently closed for light rail conversion

Seattle runs a unique Trolley Bus tunnel under city center. The buses run on overhead wires through the tunnel. Outside of the tunnel the switch to diesel power to run on the streets and highways. Meanwhile streets of Seattle have a mix of true trolley bus routes and traditional bus routes. If Link Light rail is built, the bus tunnel will be closed to convert the tunnel for Light rail use. The rails currently in the tunnel are not adequate for light rail.

bulletInternational District (4)
bulletPioneer Square (5)
bulletUniversity (3)
bulletWestlake (2)
bulletConvention Center (8)
bulletOutside of Tunnel (4)

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Last Updated: 04/07/08

 

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