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We worked through the summer to keep you moving this fall (and beyond!)

Blog stats: 1,600 words | 8-minute read This summer was a busy, record-setting time for Seattle’s transportation system, including six FIFA World Cup matches with hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world, alongside many exciting seasonal celebrations, concerts, and other events. We also saw new all-time highs for… [ Keep reading ]

RapidRide J Line upgrades take shape in Eastlake, U District, South Lake Union

Project over halfway complete to transform city streets, replace aging water infrastructure, and ensure safer, more reliable travel for thousands of people every day Blog stats: 1,500 words | 7-minute read The RapidRide J Line is more than a new bus route. It’s a transportation breakthrough for the people who… [ Keep reading ]

New safety projects will support children walking & biking to school this year

Blog stats: 2,000 words | 10-minute read At-a-glance: More students get to school by walking, biking, or school busing than driving In Seattle, about 1 in 3 elementary students walk or bike to get to school and more than half of students get to school in a way other than… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Travel Tips: Aug. 27 – Sept. 10 | Enjoy Late Summer Events in the City, including Labor Day Weekend

Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read As the summer season draws to a close, now is the perfect time to enjoy a major league sports game, concert, or neighborhood festival in Seattle. This blog will help you get to your next event with a mix of easy-to-use transit options…. [ Keep reading ]

Travel Tips: Seafair Weekend, new on Denny Way, more (July 30-Aug. 13)

Seafair, sports, and something new on Denny Way. There’s lots to cover in this edition of our biweekly Travel Tips series! First, we’ve got a travel guide to help you get to Seafair Weekend Festival, including where you can catch a FREE shuttle from the light rail! Seattle Storm, Mariners, Sounders FC, and Reign FC all have games coming up. Our gameday guide has tips for getting to Lumen Field, T-Mobile Park and Climate Pledge Arena.  Big news… [ Keep reading ]

Travel Tips: Team USA match, Juneteenth, Fremont Fair, & more (June 18-July 2, 2026)

It’s going to be another busy weekend in Seattle. Team USA takes on Australia at Seattle Stadium (aka Lumen Field), there are Juneteenth events around town, a Mariners game at T-Mobile Park – and that’s all just this Friday! Summers in Seattle are packed with things to do and places… [ Keep reading ]

Game on, Seattle! Here’s How to Get Around during FIFA World Cup | #WCSeattle

FIFA World Cup celebrations are kicking off across Seattle, and big matches mean busy streets full of people on the move. Over the next few weeks, travel will be busier than usual, especially in downtown Seattle and near the stadium. Planning ahead and giving yourself extra time can make your… [ Keep reading ]

Riding bikes and scooters in Seattle: FIFA World Cup Guide | #WCSeattle

With the FIFA Men’s World Cup almost here, bikes and scooters can be a practical way to get around Seattle. For both residents and first-time visitors, they offer a flexible way to travel between watch parties, stadiums, and neighborhoods while connecting easily with light rail, buses, and the streetcar. This… [ Keep reading ]

Travel Tips June 4-18: WSDOT’s Revive I-5, FIFA in Seattle

It’s time for FIFA to hit the field in Seattle, but first WSDOT’s closing part of Interstate 5 to remove their Revive I-5 work zone. Not to mention Sip and Savor launches at Pike Place Market, Chinatown-International District has new pedestrian lighting, and yet another bike path just opened up… [ Keep reading ]

Free e-cargo bike permits for Seattle businesses through 2026

A cleaner, faster way to move goods in Seattle is free for businesses to try through the rest of the year. E-cargo bikes are electric-assist bikes built to carry goods. They can haul packages, food, tools, flowers, and more, often replacing a delivery van for short trips. They’re quick, quiet,… [ Keep reading ]