King County is writing the next chapter in the effort to turn the corner on climate change – one it hopes will help spur nationwide consumer demand for electric and battery powered vehicles.

King County Metro’s Plug & Ride program is a key initiative in growing the plug-in vehicle market. Plug & Ride will promote the use of existing charging stations at the Burien Transit Center and Issaquah Highlands, Eastgate and Redmond Park & Rides to help the region go electric and cut fuel consumption.

As of July 2009, King County Metro manages 34 Plug & Ride spaces:

• Burien Transit Center - 5 spaces
• Eastage Park & Ride - 3 spaces (Click here for a .pdf map of locations)
• Issaquah Highlands Park & Ride - 14 spaces (Click here for a .pdf map of locations)
• Redmond Park & Ride - 12 spaces

Plug & Ride Registration

Upon registration, use of these parking stalls will be limited to owners of plug-in vehicles enrolled in the pilot program. In addition to reserved parking during busy morning commute periods, participants will receive free electricity and a free one-month transit pass or comparable gift card (one-time upon registration) to reward them for their green travel habits.

To register for the Plug & Ride program:

Complete the Registration form. (.pdf file)
Fax registration form to 206-684-2166
       -or-
Mail registration form to:
King County Metro - Rideshare Operations
MS: YES-TR-0700
400 Yesler Way
Seattle, WA 98104
       -or-
Call 206-625-4500 or email Electric@rideshareonline.com.

For more information on this project and other Plug-in vehicle pilot projects, click here.

Click here for Ron Sims' press release on electric vehicles.

Updated: July 17, 2009

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