Bus Network Boost from Wilson's Seattle Transit Measure Comes Into Focus

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson proposed renewing the Seattle Transit Measure with a 0.15% sales tax increase (raising the total to 0.3%), generating about $138 million annually for King County Metro bus service. If approved by the City Council by mid-July and voters in November, the measure would add 100,000 bus trips yearly, with priority given to routes in South Seattle and equity-focused neighborhoods. While primarily a Seattle initiative, the regional transit expansion could indirectly benefit Burien residents who use cross-county bus connections.