Disabled Bus Jams Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel

After waiting over 12 minutes with no buses or trains arriving on the southbound platform of Pioneer Square Station, a bus arrives followed by a parade of buses that were somehow blocked by a disabled bus. Later that evening, a medical emergency on a bus in Westlake also caused delays.

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[378maksim]

did you know that it isn't allowed to film there? Once I was told told stop filming inside the tunnel, because it wasn't allowed. However, the security guard did say that it's ok to take pictures.

weird

[OranViri]

@378maksim Yes, probably the same guy. I called the chief at Metro Transit Police to complain and he apologized and said it was OK to film video/shoot photos, unless you're commercial. I never saw that guard again.

[mrwierdo901]

what is that light flashing on 9602 the 2nd bus in the video?

[OranViri]

@mrwierdo901 It's the side mirror. It's low enough to hit someone in the head (due to the higher platform) so it flashes to warn people. A good reason to stand behind the yellow line.

[378maksim]

@OranViri whoah, they must have been very rough then. the guard that spoke to me was very nice through, but still it was a weird request you know. if somebody wants to film, they will.

[METALMAN4Wii]

I went there 5 days after this to see about a Testing job for Parker/Nintendo which turned out to be a waste of my time. but riding the Light Rail was fun we don't have those in Michigan...!

[caa1000]

Whoa! Disabled Metro bus inside the tunnel?