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Seattle Streetcar South Lake Union Line rider alert: Closures scheduled April 3-7 and May 1-7 for system maintenance and repair work

Blog stats: 450 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: The Seattle Streetcar South Lake Union Line is receiving needed maintenance and repairs this spring, leading to the two planned closures in April and May. We’re working closely with King County Metro to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible… [ Keep reading ]

Happy Labor Day weekend, Seattle! Here’s our last roundup of weekend travel tips for the summer.

Please note – You can click any of the drop-down links to go directly to a specific topic: Trans Pride Seattle PAX West Bratfest National Cinema Day Bicycle Weekend on Lake Washington Boulevard Home games for Seattle sports Construction snapshot Transit and trip planning resources It’s officially September, and summer… [ Keep reading ]

Soak up the last of summer with these fun events! Our travel tips will help you get there. 

Please note – You can click any of the drop-down links to go directly to a specific topic:  Tibet Fest  Scooped! Ice Cream Festival  HangarFest  Seattle Folklorico Festival  Mariners home games Construction snapshot  Transit and trip planning resources  Happy weekend, Seattle! It’s hard to believe, but August is already winding… [ Keep reading ]

It’s going to be another sunny weekend! Consider walking, taking transit, or riding a bike or scooter share to these community events 

Please note – You can click any of the drop-down links to go directly to a specific topic: Seafair Float Concert Emerald City Comic Con Big Day of Play Celebrate Little Saigon Bicycle Weekend on Lake Washington Boulevard Construction snapshot Transit and trip planning resources Seattle, we’ve got another nice… [ Keep reading ]

Enjoy these city celebrations this weekend! Our travel tips will help get you there smoothly. 

Please note – You can click any of the drop-down links to go directly to a specific topic: Seafair Torchlight Run and Parade Chinatown International District Celebration Construction snapshot Transit and trip planning resources Happy Friday, Seattle! We have some fun events going on this weekend, including the Seafair Torchlight… [ Keep reading ]

Weekend travel tips – how to get to the Capitol Hill Block Party, West Seattle Grand Parade, and more! 

Please note – You can click any of the drop-down links to go directly to a specific topic: Capitol Hill Block Party West Seattle Grand Parade and Alki Art Fair Home games for Seattle sports Construction snapshot Transit and trip planning resources It’s almost the weekend, Seattle! Whether you’re headed to… [ Keep reading ]

LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK | Celebrating more accessible, reliable transit, thanks to you and our many partners 

Ride Transit Month is a reason to celebrate every June! Over the past few years, we have made big investments in Seattle transit. This is possible because you said “yes!” to the Levy to Move Seattle and Seattle Transit Measure. Levy to Move Seattle: Approved by voters in November 2015,… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Restored program facilitates pop-up shops and art installations in and around downtown Seattle – check out how get there via transit and other travel options!

Summary: Seattle’s Office of Economic Development (OED) is partnering with Shunpike and Seattle Good Business Network to host the Seattle Restored program. Seattle Restored matches local small businesses and artists with vacant downtown Seattle storefronts to help revive the central city with creativity and commerce! Pop up shops and art… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle extends ORCA Recovery Card Program through the end of 2022

The ORCA Recovery Card Program provides free ORCA cards to essential workers and encourages people to take transit while saving money on transportation. Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced today that the ORCA Recovery Card Program, which provides free ORCA cards to essential workers in Chinatown-International District and Pioneer Square, will… [ Keep reading ]

Traveling during the holidays? Skip the traffic, save time, and reduce pollution by considering walking, rolling, biking, or taking transit!

The holiday season is here! This year, do yourself a favor and go car-free if you can for your trips to visit family, do your holiday shopping, and get wherever else you need to go. It could save you time, stress, and reduce traffic congestion to help others travel faster,… [ Keep reading ]