Editor’s Note: This story has been crossposted from King County Metro’s blog. Thanks to the support of Seattleites, SDOT will fund 50% of Trailhead Direct’s 2026 operating costs for routes connecting Seattle to five popular hiking destinations along the I-90 corridor, through the Seattle Transit Measure (STM). Trailhead Direct, King… [ Keep reading ]
When FIFA Men’s World Cup comes to Seattle this summer, the area near Lumen Field in Pioneer Square will become a pedestrian zone during the six match days. About 750,000 people are expected to visit Seattle for FIFA, and 100,000 people are expected in and around Lumen Field on match… [ Keep reading ]
Have you tried the bus recently? Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck asked Sal that very question on a day when traffic was just a bit too much for our frustrated, floundering SpokesSalmon. Watch what happened below. A few notable changes effect two of King County Metro’s most popular bus… [ Keep reading ]
We are proud to share SDOT’s “Flip Your Trip” initiative is a first-place winner in the 2025 APTA AdWheel Awards, receiving national recognition for the summer 2025 campaign teaching people how to use transit to save time and money while traveling around Seattle. Best of all? One of Flip Your… [ Keep reading ]
Building on a successful pilot launched in 2025 which added moveable barriers to limit passenger vehicle traffic in the market, the City of Seattle is considering new kinds of temporary barriers to support a safe and secure experience for people and businesses inside Pike Place Market. We will install the temporary… [ Keep reading ]
Editor’s note: Judkins Park Station is now open! Read on for walking and biking trails and more near the station. Watch a video about the 2 Line connection in this post. Seattle’s new Judkins Park Station officially opens on Saturday as part of Sound Transit’s Crosslake Connection, making cities like Mercer… [ Keep reading ]
Editor’s note: This station is now open! Check out our related post with tips to get to the new Judkins Park Station after you read this story. Getting between Seattle and the Eastside is about to get much easier thanks to Sound Transit’s new Crosslake Connection. On Saturday, March 28, the Link light rail’s 2 Line will begin… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 570 words | 3-minute read Ready for the big game on Sunday? Enjoy a win before the Seahawks even step onto the field… by taking transit to your Super Bowl watch party! There are so many ways to get around Seattle. You can skip traffic and stress – and still get to your favorite sports bar to watch all the action live – by riding public transit. Quick links:… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read This is a big year for Seattle, between ongoing Revive I-5 construction on the Ship Canal Bridge, major events like the FIFA World Cup this summer, and work on city streets. We know travel can be challenging, especially when major routes like I-5… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 350 words | 2-minute read Twelves, it all comes down to Sunday as the Hawks take on the L.A. Rams at Lumen Field, with a trip to Super Bowl LX on the line. Kickoff is at 3:30 PM. Public transit is a great way to get to the… [ Keep reading ]
