Author: Carole Hill

Valley Shuttle Rider Alert 4/8/19

Due to a closure on Big Rock, the Valley Shuttle has been rerouted. This reroute will add an additional 5-10 minute to the routes run time. The Valley Shuttle has to be rerouted as follows:
 
North Bound: the bus will deviate off of Big Rock Rd and continue onto Fay Rd to Highway 203 where it will continue north. When the bus reaches Big Rock Rd it will turn right on Big Rock Rd to the Big Rock Sports Field where it will turn around and continue the route as normal. This will bypass the section of Big Rock Rd from Fay Rd to Big Rock Sports Field.
 
South Bound: the bus will turn around at the Big Rock Sports Field and return to Highway 203. The bus will run southbound on Hwy 203 to Fay Rd. The bus will turn on to Fay Rd and continue to Big Rock Rd. The bus will resume its normal route. This will bypass the section of Big Rock Rd from the Big Rock Sports Field to Fay Rd.

Operations Update for 2/15/19

Snoqualmie Valley Transportation is ready to resume operations starting Friday, February 15th.

All routes and Demand Response will be in operation except the Carnation/Duvall Demand Response which will be back in service on Tuesday, February 19th.

Safety will be prioritized. Drivers will have the final word on whether they can safely serve any particular address. So, there may be additional cancellations in the course of the day. Riders may need to walk to the closest plowed road.

A reminder that customers are responsible for making sure their walkways are clear of ice. Please make sure that the path from the door to the vehicle is safe.

Make sure to watch our Facebook Page and our website www.svtbus.org. We will be making updates as conditions change.

Operations Update 2/14/19

In the aftermath of the epic snow event that hit the Snoqualmie Valley, Snoqualmie Valley Transportation is working to achieve normal operations. We are currently operating as follows:

The Duvall Monroe Connector is operating as normal.

Currently, we are running Valley Shuttle (alt. 629) on a limited basis.  The last bus will be leaving North Bend going northbound at 2:59. There will be 2 times for southbound buses leaving Duvall: 1:04 and 2:59.

We are taking ride requests for critical need (dialysis, doctors’ appointments, prescription medication, food….).  If you have a critical need please call us at 425-888-7001.

We may be forced to operate on a limited basis again tomorrow February 15.

Make sure to watch our Facebook Page and our website www.svtbus.org.  We will be making updates as conditions change

Operational Plan for February 12, 2019

The National Weather Service has continued its Winter Storm Watch through Tuesday, February 12th for much of the Puget Sound region, including the Snoqualmie Valley.

In anticipation of adverse road conditions and severe weather conditions, Snoqualmie Valley Transportation will operate on a very limited basis. On Tuesday, February 12th Routes will be affected as follows:

  • All North Bend, Snoqualmie, Fall City, Carnation and Duvall Demand Response rides have been canceled the exception being for critical needs.
  • The North Bend/Snoqualmie Downtown Loop will start at 8:00 am.  The route will be rerouted after the Cedar and Silva stop and return to North Bend using Highway 202.  This re-route will bypass 384th Ave SE and the Snoqualmie Casino.
  • The Snoqualmie Ridge Loop has been canceled
  • The Cedar Falls Loop has been canceled
  • The Valley Shuttle (Alt. 628) has been canceled
  • The Duvall Monroe Connector has been canceled.

Our primary concern is for our riders and drivers’ safety and if conditions become dangerous, we will close routes including demand response and loop routes.

Make sure to watch our Facebook Page and our website www.svtbus.org.  We will be making updates as conditions change.

Operations Canceled for Monday February 11, 2019

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued another Winter Storm Watch.  This Winter Storm Watch is effective from Sunday, February 10th through Tuesday, February 12th for much of the Puget Sound region, including the Snoqualmie Valley.

In anticipation of adverse road conditions and severe weather conditions, Snoqualmie Valley Transportation will not be in operation on Monday, February 11th.  If you have a ride scheduled it is canceled.

We will evaluate conditions on Monday to determine if we will resume operation on Tuesday 12th.

Make sure to watch our Facebook Page and our website www.svtbus.org.  We will be making updates as conditions change.

Rider Alert for Friday February 8 2019

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Winter Storm Watch, effective from noon Friday, February 8 through Saturday, February 9 for much of the Puget Sound region, including the Snoqualmie Valley.

With a major snow event a real possibility for the for the Snoqualmie Valley, we want our riders to be prepared if we are forced to cancel some or all our routes.

Our primary concern is for our riders and drivers’ safety and if conditions become dangerous, we will close routes including demand response and loop routes.

We don’t want to leave anyone stranded so if you are planning to use our buses after 1:00 be prepared with alternate rides.

If this weather event turns out to be bad as they say it could be, we want our riders to be prepared.

Due to a road closure, the Valley Shuttle has been re-routed as follows:

Northbound:  The route will proceed as normal to the Stillwater Church  (Stop 64379) where the bus will reverse itself back to highway 203. It will then proceed northbound on highway 203 to the intersection of Big Rock Road where it will turn right to the intersection of 279th (Stop 64386).   The bus will then continue on the normal route.  No scheduled stops will be missed. The bus will be running 9 minutes late coming into Duvall.

 

Southbound:  The will proceed as normal to 279th Place NE (Stop 64384) where the bus will reverse itself back to highway 203. The bus will proceed southbound on highway 203 to the Stillwater Hill Rd.  The bus will turn on the Stillwater Hill Rd to the Stillwater Church (Stop 64388) where the bus will reverse itself and continue on the normal route.  The bus will be running 9 minutes let coming into Carnation.