Summer sunsets: Water Taxi’s summer sailing schedule starts Saturday, April 11, with the return of late-night weekend service to West Seattle

The world is coming to Seattle this summer, and the King County Water Taxi is ready to help visitors and  residents sail the Salish Sea with trips to West Seattle and Vashon. Both routes will see expanded  service: weekend and late-night runs on Fridays and Saturdays to West Seattle and “Summer Sundays” as part of…

Play ball! Ride transit to join the Mariners on their quest for the AL Crown!

Cross posted from Metro Matters The defending Western Division Champs are ready to storm the American League and take the 2026 AL Pennant! If you’re ready to join the Seattle Mariners on their quest, leave the car and home and let transit take you to T-Mobile Park this season. Home Run champ Cal Raleigh, Cy…

Recognizing those who keep transit moving every day! Transit Operator Appreciation Day and Transit Appreciation Week:

Wednesday, March 18, please thank our rolling and floating “ambassadors” as we celebrate Transit Operator Appreciation Day. Then next week we will celebrate March 22-28 as Transit Appreciation Week, which acknowledges and celebrates everyone who contributes to the operation of the best transit systems in America: King County Metro! These two holidays give you the…

Dense crowd of Seahawks fans in downtown Seattle on victory parade day.

Victory vibes: Over 330,000 Metro boardings on Seahawks Super Bowl parade day

(West Seattle water taxi carried thousands of riders, but was it a record? Keep reading!) Long before the sun peeked over the horizon on Super Bowl victory parade day, Seahawks fans started their journeys to downtown Seattle, leaving their cars behind and boarding buses, trains, water taxis and streetcars to stake out their front-row view.…

Bus and Seahawks fan crowd. Text is World Champs! Take transit to the Seahawks victory parade.

It’s parade time! Fan-filled commute expected Feb. 11 as region celebrates Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl victory

Planning on joining up to a million of your closest friends in downtown Seattle on Wednesday, Feb. 11? Get ready to celebrate with the Super Bowl winning Seattle Seahawks by taking transit to be part of the festivities! All of the regional transit agencies – Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Pierce…

Transit to NFC Championship Game Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks logos with bus and the words NFC Championship Game Game Day with Metro

Go Hawks! Transit will get you to Lumen Field for the NFC Championship Game

Cross posted from Metro Matters Our Seattle Seahawks play the biggest home game of the season on Sunday, Jan. 25, with a third and final game against the Los Angeles Rams to determine who goes to the Super Bowl! Bring your excitement to drown out Matthew Stafford, but let your car watch the game from…

Fan in Seahawks suit walking toward Lumen Field

Skip the playoff crush—use transit to get to Lumen Field

Cross posted from Metro Matters The road to the Super Bowl goes through Lumen Field! The Seahawks hold home field advantage throughout the playoffs, starting with a pivotal third game against the San Francisco 49ers Saturday night, Jan. 17. Bring your energy to make life miserable for Brock Purdy but leave your car at home.…

Arial photo of the Ship Canal bridge in daylight

Countdown to construction: Major ‘Revive I-5’ repairs starting for Ship Canal Bridge

Get ready for the next stage of construction on Seattle’s busiest corridor. On Jan. 9, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will resume its Revive I-5 preservation work on the northbound Ship Canal Bridge. Whether it’s for work or fun, anyone traveling north or south should plan ahead and explore their travel options. With…

Ringing in the New Year: King County Metro and regional transit agencies celebrate New Year’s Eve with free fares

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced today that Metro will join other regional transit agencies to provide free rides this New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31. Riders can travel without paying fares on King County Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, Pierce Transit and the Seattle Streetcar as part of their holiday celebrations. “Leaving the…

Big Game! Avoid the big crowds Thursday night and use transit to get to Lumen Field

Cross posted from Metro Matters Are you ready for a little Thursday Night football?? Rams… Seahawks… The battle for first place in the NFC West and possible home field throughout the playoffs comes to Lumen Field. Save your energy for yelling at Matthew Stafford, let Metro get you to the biggest game of the year!…