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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…

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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.…

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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…

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!…

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MOOSE AHOY! Water Taxi Summer will include weeknight late night service to West Seattle for Mariners and special events

Mortimer Moose – better known as the Mariner Moose – joined the crew of King County Water Taxi to celebrate the return of weeknight post-game water taxi service to West Seattle starting on Tuesday, June 3. Starting with the series against Baltimore, the water taxi will provide evening post-game service Monday through Thursday. There will…

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Water Taxi’s summer sailing schedule starts April 12 with the return of late-night weekend service to West Seattle

From baseball to soccer, from concerts to parades, this will be a spring and summer full of activities. From Vashon to West Seattle, the King County Water Taxi is ready to help get you there! The Water Taxi summer sailing schedule begins Saturday, April 12, and will run through Friday, October 10.  Midday service to Vashon…

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Dock repairs cancel West Seattle Water Taxi service March 24-25

King County Water Taxi service to West Seattle will be temporarily suspended on Monday, March 24 and Tuesday, March 25 while maintenance crews make repairs to the Seacrest Dock. Water Taxi sailings to Vashon will continue during this time. The work to the floats at the dock is to repair damage caused by recent weather.…

Midday sailings on West Seattle and Vashon Water Taxi continue through winter

This fall and winter, the King County Water Taxi will continue to be a transportation option for riders going to and from West Seattle and Vashon. On Monday, Oct. 14, sailings from Seattle’s Pier 50 will continue from downtown to Seacrest Dock in West Seattle. The popular midday service between downtown and Vashon will stay…

Winter prep: New West Seattle sailing schedule starts Oct. 16; maintenance will temporarily suspend service Oct. 14-15

The West Seattle Water Taxi is preparing to launch its winter sailing schedule, which continues the popular service that riders have come to depend on seven days a week. As we pivot to the new schedule, we will say goodbye to some late-night weekend trips across Elliott Bay and temporarily pause service for a quick…