Here is the $4M plan to fix the 8 — including nine new blocks of a bus lane on Denny Way to the base of Capitol Hill

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a $4 million plan to improve King County Metro’s Route 8 bus line, including nine new blocks of eastbound bus lanes on Denny Way, new turn restrictions, and pedestrian safety improvements. Work is split into two phases: Phase 1 (May 2026) adds three blocks of bus lanes on the west end, while Phase 2 (August 2026) extends lanes eastward. The route has struggled with poor on-time performance, sometimes moving as slow as 3 mph during rush hour.