press release:
King County Metro Transit and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) are evaluating options to improve traffic flow and transit operations on Columbia Street at 2nd Avenue near the Alaskan Viaduct on-ramp.

One suggestion is to close the bus stop located on Columbia St just east of 2nd Av. It currently serves as the last stop for passengers leaving downtown on Metro routes 21 Express, 54, 55, 56 Express, 113, 120, 121, 122, and 125.

If this bus stop closes, people who ride these buses will instead board or exit southbound on 3rd Av, at the stop between Seneca and Spring streets, about three blocks north of Columbia St.

The closure of this stop is one of several concepts being considered, and Metro and SDOT are seeking initial feedback on the potential impacts to riders and the general public. To provide comments about the possible closure of this stop send email to customer.comments@kingcounty.gov with Columbia/2nd Ave in the subject line, or call 206-553-3000 by Friday, August 12.

Even if this bus stop remains open, it may be necessary to occasionally close it temporarily without prior notice due to traffic conditions. If that happens, Metro staff and signage will direct bus riders to the stop on Third Avenue south of Seneca Street.