People stroll through Pike Place Market in Seattle behind temporary concrete planters and mobile barriers. Photo: SDOT We want to know what you think about the temporary movable vehicle barriers at Pike Place Market.
What’s working well? What could be improved? Let us know!
Ours is a separate survey than the one you may have seen recently for Urban Freight Lab. The responses from our survey go directly to SDOT project managers and leaders who are eager to learn about your experiences and will help City leaders make data-informed policy decisions.
Building on a successful pilot launched in 2025, temporary barriers were added in May to support a safe and secure Market experience for people and businesses this summer. The movable barriers allow people driving to access the Market in the morning and provide a space for people while maintaining limited vehicle access after 10 AM.
We want to hear from everyone. Residents, businesses, visitors, and community members of all backgrounds – your feedback will help us plan future upgrades and long-term solutions.
Pike Place Market is iconic. We want to ensure it remains a welcoming space for people to shop, eat, and explore.
Thank you for helping us shape the future of Seattle streets.
Additional languages:
- Encuesta sobre barreras vehiculares en Pike Place Market
- Khảo Sát về Rào Chắn Xe tại Chợ Pike Place
- 派克市场车辆路障问卷调查
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Getting to Pike Place Market
Public transportation is a great way to get to the Market and enjoy all that this iconic Seattle landmark has to offer.
Anyone 18 and younger rides local buses, streetcars, Link light rail, and ferries for free and discounted fares are available for adults who are eligible.
You can explore all your travel options on FlipYourTrip.org, but here are a few at a glance:
Free waterfront shuttle
This summer, you can catch a free waterfront shuttle that stops at some of Seattle’s most popular destinations – Pike Place Market included.
The free summer shuttle service connects to:
- Seattle Center and the Space Needle
- Olympic Sculpture Park
- Pike Place Market and Overlook Walk
- Waterfront Park and the Seattle Great Wheel
- Pioneer Square
- Seattle Stadium
- Chinatown-International District
- Seattle Ferry Terminal and Pier 50
Service is provided by King County Metro through September 7. Check their website for schedule changes and updates.
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Streetcar
The South Lake Union Line travels between South Lake Union and Westlake, just a few blocks from Pike Place Market
There are two streetcar lines in Seattle. The other is the First Hill Line. Together, they connect some of Seattle’s busiest downtown neighborhoods to light rail stations and major destinations.
Both lines offer zero-emissions travel for just a few dollars. With level boarding and more space for riders than a typical bus, they offer a comfortable option for traveling around the neighborhood and a portal to our regional transit system.
For streetcar service updates, sign up for King County Metro’s Transit Alerts and check First Hill Streetcar and South Lake Union Streetcar.
RELATED: Seattle streetcar ridership on the rise | LOCALLY FUNDED
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Shared bikes and scooters
Seattle’s bike and scooter share program hit a record-breaking 10.5 million rides last year. During that same time, we added and upgraded more than 13 miles of protected bike lanes to improve safety and connectivity.
Seattle’s newest connection extends the protected bike lane on 4th Ave in Belltown to Seattle Center’s southeast corner, near the Space Needle and the Museum of Pop Culture. Read more about new bike lanes in Seattle.
Please remember to always wear a helmet, use bike paths whenever possible, and park out of the way at the end of your ride.
If you see a designated parking spot, please use it. We added more than 200 of them downtown ahead of FIFA!
- You can find parking corrals near Pike Place Market on 1st Ave and Pike St, 2nd Ave and Pike St, and 1st Ave and Stewart St.
- There are bike racks near the Market at Western Ave and Virginia St.
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Bus
The Market is just a few blocks from Seattle’s central bus corridor, 3rd Avenue.
Over the past three years, we partnered with King County Metro, which operates many buses and other transit services in Seattle, residents, businesses, and other community partners to improve 3rd Ave. Learn more about 3rd Ave improvements.
Make sure to check out King County Metro’s Trip Planner tool for more route information.
Watch the video below to learn how the City of Seattle is helping to make buses faster and more reliable.
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Light rail
Pike Place Market is close to two light rail stations: Symphony Station and Westlake Station. Both connect to the Link 1 and 2 Lines.
The 2 Line now connects Seattle to Mercer Island, Bellevue, Redmond and more, thanks to Sound Transit’s recent Crosslake Connection expansion in March.
Watch the video below to learn more about Seattle’s newest light rail connection.
Last year, the 1 Line was expanded to connect Seattle with Federal Way, Star Lake, and Kent Des Moines.
Sound Transit, which manages the Link light rail system, Sounder Trains, and ST Express bus service, also has a handy trip planner tool.
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- How to get to the new Judkins Park Station in Seattle
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- 3 new light rail stations connect Seattle to Federal Way, Star Lake, or Kent Des Moines
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Ferries and water taxis
The Market is a short stroll or roll from the Seattle Ferry Terminal, where you’ll find access to ferries and water taxis.
Boats can take you to Bainbridge and Vashon Islands, West Seattle, Kingston, Bremerton, and other Kitsap County destinations. Leave your car behind and set sail.
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You can also visit FlipYourTrip.org for travel tools, video guides, links to resources from our regional transit partners, and more.
Madeline McCort contributed to this report.