Sea26 Match Day #1: noon, Monday, June 15

Cross posted from Metro Matters For more information, go to the SEA26 soccer page. Para obtener más información, visite la página de Fútbol SEA26. Pour en savoir plus, consultez notre page Football SEA26. Za više informacija, posjetite našu stranicu SEA26 Nogomet. للمزيد من المعلومات، يُرجى زيارة صفحتنا SEA26 لكرة القدم. برای کسب اطلاعات بیشتر، از صفحه فوتبال SEA26 ما…

Sea26: Lots of places to go, easy ways to pay

Cross posted from Metro Matters You’re here–welcome to Seattle! We know most of you have plans on doing more than watching matches. Between matches—which you should be taking the Metro’s Match Day Shuttle to get to—you want to visit the locations that make Seattle and our region special. And we haven’t forgotten those who live…

Banner with "Metro Connects the World" next to the Moose looking out of the Water Taxi

Events Ahoy! West Seattle Water Taxi is set for sailing to Mariners games, soccer matches and more this summer

You don’t need a soccer tournament to stay busy in Seattle this summer, and the King County Water Taxi wants to help you get to all of the events taking place downtown—as well as to that soccer tournament!  Weeknight trips after Mariners baseballWeeknight post-game sailings for the Seattle Mariners are returning this summer. The weekday…

A wrapped Waterfront Shuttle bus on Alaskan Way making its way south along the waterfront

SEA26: Getting around town—Metro launches Waterfront Shuttles for summertime fun

Cross posted from Metro Matters Metro’s new Waterfront Shuttle is now in service in downtown Seattle, connecting riders between the Seattle Center, the Seattle Aquarium and the Great Wheel on the downtown waterfront, historic Pioneer Square and our treasured Chinatown-International District. Rides are free thanks to a sponsorship from the Seattle FWC26 team, all part…

Hikers take to the trail after leaving Trailhead Direct bus

Trailhead Direct returns Memorial Day weekend with transit service to popular hiking destinations

Cross posted from Metro Matters Trailhead Direct, King County’s transit-to-trails service,  returns for its ninth season beginning Memorial Day weekend, making it easier for residents and visitors to explore the region’s outdoor spaces without the stress of driving or parking. Trailhead Direct is operated by King County Metro in partnership with King County Parks and…

Leaders hold a soccer scarf in front of buses and in front of the Seattle soccer stadium

SeattleFWC26, Governor, Executive, Mayor and Transportation Partners Share ‘Know Before You Go’ Info Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

SEATTLE, WA – With 33 days until Seattle’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ match kicks off in Seattle, SeattleFWC26 and First & Goal, Inc. were joined by Governor Bob Ferguson, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson, Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine, and leaders from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), King County Metro, Port of Seattle, and the Seattle Department of…

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…

graphic of Waterfront Shuttle depicting the Seattle skyline and landmarks in shades of green

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…

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…