In this week’s Transpo Notes roundup, we highlight slight service reductions on King County Metro, transit operator staffing challenges at Metro and Community Transit, improvements on the Route 44 corridor, new federal railway grants, more ORCA Recovery Cards, fare-free transit for youth, and the Seattle Transportation Plan. King County Metro slightly reducing service next week … Continue reading Transpo Notes: Fare Free Transit for Youth, Agencies Push for New Hires, Federal Funds for Sound Transit and Amtrak