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 Issaquah Highlands and Eastgate Park & Rides to help the region go electric and cut fuel consumption.

Currently there are 14 outlets at the Issaquah Highlands Park & Ride (Click here for locations) and 3 at Eastgate (Click here for locations). An additional 12 outlets are scheduled to come online with the completion of the Redmond Park & Ride in March 2009.

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: May 20, 2009

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