Fleet Week Fun: Free rides for military & veterans — plus Blue Angels and Seafair hydro thrills coming to Seattle!

Crossposted from Metro Matters If you’re an active-duty member of the military or a veteran, Metro and Sound Transit is again proud to offer free rides to military personnel and veterans from July 21 to 24 during Seafair’s Fleet Week  Fleet Week is a longstanding Seafair tradition. Ships from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Canadian…

New exhibit highlights Filipinos’ lasting legacy on Washington’s waterfront

Information and photo thanks to the Filipino American National Historical Society and Maritime Washington National Heritage Area. A powerful new traveling exhibit, “Filipinos and Washington’s Waterfront,” is currently showcased at King County Metro’s Water Taxi terminal at Pier 50 through the end of May. “Filipinos and Washington’s Waterfront” uncovers personal stories that have long gone…

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King County Executive Zahilay Announces Free Rides on Waterfront Shuttle Starting May 21 Ahead of FIFA World Cup 26TM in Seattle 

King County Metro service, with free fares sponsored by SeattleFWC26, and a $500k investment from the City of Seattle, will offer fast, free connections across downtown and on Match Days this summer SUMMARY  King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson are kicking off Seattle’s soccer summer early with the launch of…

Too far to just bike? Bike + Transit: The perfect pair for Bike Everywhere month

It’s beautiful weather and you want to want to go someplace fun—but is it too far to go by your trusty bike? We’ve got a solution: combine transit and your bike—it’s easy, cheap and super convenient! Between bus bike racks and lockers, we’ve got you covered. May is Bike Everywhere Month, and that makes it…

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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…

Ride fare-free from football to fireworks this New Year’s Eve

King County Metro, Sound Transit, and other regional transit partners are teaming up to provide free rides for one of the busiest New Year’s Eves in years. Beginning on Dec. 31 riders can travel without paying fares on King County Metro, Water Taxi, Metro Flex, Sound Transit Link, Sounder trains, Community Transit, Everett Transit, and…

Fleet Week: Members of the military ride free Aug. 1-6 on King County Metro

The forecast calls for Seafair, hydros, Blue Angels and sunshine, and Metro and Sound Transit are offering free rides to military personnel from Aug. 1-6. Fleet Week is a longstanding Seafair tradition. Ships from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy are docked at piers along the Seattle waterfront for the public…

Bike + Water Taxi: Great partners for your next trip!

Water Taxis are great. Bikes are great. Buses? Awesome as well. Together, they give you unbeatable flexibility and convenience to travel around the region. May is Bike Everywhere Month! The weather is getting better so it’s a wonderful time to try pairing your bike with transit to get you to all your destinations. All bikes,…

Water Taxi temporary service reduction beginning Monday Nov. 28

Service on the King County Water Taxi West Seattle and Vashon routes will be temporarily reduced beginning Monday, Nov. 28, due to mechanical damage to our boats’ propellers caused by submerged debris in the water. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. The repairs may take several days. As soon as a shipyard…