The following is a release from King County:

Delivering on his initiative to better coordinate transportation services across the Puget Sound region, King County Executive and Sound Transit Chair Dow Constantine announced the launch of a free smartphone app that makes it easier for riders to plan trips with 11 local transit agencies.

Puget Sound Trip Planner app—available for Apple and Android mobile devices—allows riders to plan a trip that covers many transportation choices, including buses, rail, ferries, streetcars, and water taxis. It merges popular features available on existing trip planners and offers real-time predictions for bus arrivals.

“This customized app is a tangible example of our commitment to creating a more seamless, efficient, and convenient regional transportation system,” Constantine said. “Riders will see service improvements in the coming years as we continue to better coordinate transit operations across Puget Sound.”

In his dual role as the King County Executive and Chair of Sound Transit’s Board of Directors, Constantine last year instructed Metro and Sound Transit to increase joint planning and service integration, which is already delivering results. The regional trip planner app is part of a series of rider improvements cited in the Getting There Together report.

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