East Base

06/16/2012

To all members:
I have been asked to revise the name of this page to the more inclusive "East Campus." I will close this page down in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, please check out the new page.

King County Metro Transit's official page for the East Base - Bellevue Base Campus

06/08/2012

An interesting site to check out for Seattle transportation news:

A blog about transportation and public transit in the Seattle Area, with discussions about national, international and urban issues

06/04/2012

Walk in the 2012 Seafair Torchlight Parade as a Metro Operator

Metro Marketing is looking for volunteers to walk along with a RapidRide coach in the parade.
Family members will be allowed to ride in the coach. To participate in this enjoyable event and
represent Metro, consult the informational poster at your base or contact Deborah Brockway at
206-296-1927 or [email protected].

Maybe Willie will lend you his cape!

05/30/2012

Please be aware that seat belt enforcement is being stepped up!

Safety belt law
The Washington Safety Belt law (RCW 46.61.688) requires both lap belt and shoulder harness
buckled in coaches so equipped. If an operator has a physical or medical condition that prevents
wearing a seatbelt shoulder harness, there must be written verification from a licensed physician.
Seatbelt shoulder harness exemptions are valid for no more than one year. Forms are available at
your base. Service Quality monitors for compliance. PRs will be written for observed violations.

05/30/2012

Congratulations to East Base operator of the month:

Kevin Sternod, 3004
Kevin came to Metro as a Part-Time Transit
Operator and was promoted to full-time in March
1991. He has received a 3-year safe driving award
and 2 commendations. When asked why he
became a transit operator Kevin stated, “It was a
great option at the time, and I like driving.”
Kevin was born in San Antonio, Texas where he
attended St. Edwards and John F Kennedy Senior
High School. He has been married for twenty-eight
years and has four children.
Kevin’s hobbies include backpacking, woodworking,
navigation, and fly fishing. His words of wisdom for
his fellow operators are, “A kind word goes a long
way.”

05/30/2012

Congratulations to Bellevue Base operator of the month:

John Boone, 844
John began his driving career in 1973. He has
received a 31-year safe driving award and the
Operator of the Month award six times. He has
many commendations, as his passengers
appreciate his courtesy, friendliness, and
dedication to providing them with a safe and
comfortable ride.
John and his wife Sue have been married for 37
years. They have a son, Michael, daughter-in-law,
Nikki, and a grandson, Lucas.
His good attitude and driving skills make riding his
bus comfortable and helps to keep a few less cars
on our congested roads.

05/29/2012

Thanks Paul, the credit for both our cover photo and our profile picture go to Casey Schenk. Many thanks Casey!

05/29/2012

Curious about railroad crossings? Here is a little information about a hot topic:

(1)(a) The driver of any of the following vehicles must stop before the stop line, if present, and otherwise within fifty feet but not less than fifteen feet from the nearest rail at a railroad grade crossing unless exempt under subsection (3) of this section: (i) A school bus or private carrier...