Thank you for expressing your views about the proposal to partially split Metro Route 17 in order to serve residents on both Seaview Avenue Northwest and 32nd Avenue Northwest. Your input is appreciated and valued, and will help us to make an informed decision.

As you know, Metro is currently soliciting feedback on the proposal from riders and the community; so it is important that you have shared your views as the public comment period will end on February 8. Over 200 community members attended the Jan. 31 public meeting on the proposal. I was in attendance, and heard loud and clear that both Seaview Avenue riders and 32nd Avenue riders value our Metro transit service - they just want more of it. It was also evident they do not want the service they have diminished in any way. Many community members said they see the need for more service along Seaview Avenue, but that they do not want to give up current service levels along 32nd Avenue in order to do so. In this regard, the meeting was a great opportunity for me to hear directly from stakeholders, listen to what transit riders want, and speak to affected citizens about their concerns.

Following the end of the public comment period today, Metro Transit will compile all the comments that have been submitted. I look forward to the results, and to working further with you, Metro and the community on this issue. I will send updates again - but please do not hesitate to contact me with further questions or concerns.

Larry Phillips

Councilmember

King County Council

District Four