How many ways can you travel to Seattle Center – by electric vehicle, bicycle, scooter, Monorail, bus, walking, and boat? The choice you make affects your health, our ecology and the future of transportation. Come play, talk and learn about our shared future and explore the connections among the transportation, ecology, economy and community of the Pacific Northwest at Next 50 Mobility Day, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, May 19, in Next 50 Plaza (between Seattle Center Armory/Center House and EMP Museum).
From tours of Monorail to an electric vehicle showcase, Mobility Day explores the past and future of human movement in our region and the world. Check out what’s going on:
- Tour the Seattle Monorail at 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.—space is limited, sign-up in the Activity Tent
Zap Gridlock, Sound Transit’s superhero mascot
- Check out the electric vehicle and charging station showcase
- Come see King County Metro Transit’s new RapidRide bus
- Learn about the future of Sound Transit’s Link Light Rail
- Write a transportation Haiku
- Visit with Zap Gridlock, Sound Transit’s superhero mascot and RapidRide Man, Metro’s mascot
- Watch a series of fun and informative, short videos from our partners, including StreetFilms’ Bike Sharing
- Help shape the future of biking in Seattle
- Bike through the air as a super hero
- Build cars, trains and more with Lego® kits in the Children’s Museum
- Color Monorail coloring sheets from The Official Century 21 Coloring Book created for the 1962 World’s Fair
- Visit the Sustainable Futures exhibit
- Learn about current transportation projects like the Lake to Bay Loop and Mercer Corridor Project
Consider walking, riding transit or biking to the event and be sure to check out and make use of the new Parking Squid for bikes near the Harrison Street entrance to Seattle Center.
