Wherever you’re headed, Grow with Metro [ [link removed] ]. And remember to Tap for Transit! Tapping your ORCA card provides more transit service and more state funding.

_Find the fare that’s right for you [ [link removed] ]_






Weekend Service Impacts

*Construction*


* *Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 13, 14, 36, 40, 49, 62 and 70* will have stop #450 3rd Avenue & Union Street (southbound) relocated on Saturday, July 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.;
* *Route 2* will close stop #3271 34th Avenue & E Olive Street (northbound) on Saturday, July 19 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.;
* *Routes 31, 32 and 62* will be rerouted off Fremont Avenue N and N 35th Street between N 34th Street and Woodland Park Avenue N on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20 from 12:01 a.m. to 11 a.m.;
* *Route 40* will be rerouted off Fremont Avenue N between N 34th Street and N 35th Street on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20 from 12:01 a.m. to 11 a.m.;
* *Route ST 522* to Woodinville is rerouted off Beardslee Boulevard between 110th Avenue NE and I-405, from Friday, July 18 to Sunday, Jul 20, 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly;
* *Route ST 545* should expect delays from Friday, July 18 at 10 p.m. through Monday, July 21 at 5 a.m. due to Revive I-5 construction closures [ #i5 ];

*Events*


* *Route 2* to W Queen Anne is rerouted off Seneca Street and E Union Street between Boren Avenue and E Madison Street all day from Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20 during the Capitol Hill Block Party;
* *Routes 44, 49, 70 and 372* will be rerouted off NE 43rd Street on Saturday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the Boba Fest event;
* *Routes 50 and 128* will be rerouted off California Avenue SW on Saturday, July 19 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the West Seattle Grand Parade;
* *Routes 118 and 119* will be rerouted off Vashon Hwy SW between SW 178th Street and SW Cove Road from Friday, July 18 at 3 p.m. to Sunday, July 20 at 6 p.m. during the Vashon Strawberry Festival [ #vashon ];
* *Routes 118 and 119* will be rerouted off Vashon Hwy SW between SW Cemetery Road and SW Cove Road on Saturday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. during the Vashon Strawberry Festival Parade [ #vashon ];
* *Dart 915* will have stop #59041 Cole Street & Stevenson Avenue (northbound) closed all day Saturday, July 19 due to an event;

Full information available on our Service Advisories page [ [link removed] ]. 

Service Reminders

* Take transit to all your sporting and community events in Seattle. Metro and Link light rail serve riders heading to T-Mobile Park [ [link removed] ], Husky Stadium [ [link removed] ], Lumen Field [ [link removed] ], and Climate Pledge Arena [ [link removed] ];
* The *Seattle Mariners* will play Friday at 7:10 p.m., on Saturday at 6:40 p.m. and Sunday at 1:10 p.m. at T-Mobile Park [ [link removed] ];
* *Seattle Sounders *will have a match at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday at Lumen Field [ [link removed] ];
* *Seattle Reign *will have a match at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Lumen Field [ [link removed] ];
* The *Dimension 20 *will have a live show at the Climate Pledge Arena [ [link removed] ] at 8 p.m. on Sunday;

* *Water Taxi [ [link removed] ]* started the new summer sailing schedule [ [link removed] ] on Saturday, April 12 with the return of late-night weekend service to West Seattle;
* This weekend July 18-20, the Vashon Island Water Taxi will have special weekend service for the Vashon Strawberry Festival [ #vashon ]. Learn more about the special service on the Captain's blog [ [link removed] ];  

* *Revive I-5 [ #i5 ]* will cause major disruptions. All northbound lanes on I-5 will be closed between I-90 and NE 45th from *11:59 p.m. Friday, July 18* *through 5 a.m. Monday, July 21;*
* *Seattle Center Monorail [ [link removed] ] *will operate 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and 8:30 a.m. to midnight on Sunday. The Monorail will depart approximately every 10 minutes;
* Riders can use Text for Departures [ [link removed] ] by texting their stop number to 62550 to get next departure times;
* Remember, it's free and easy to sign up for email or text alerts [ [link removed] ] about King County Metro service. Alerts can be tailored to your favorite route(s).

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*Metro News*

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Heads up: Major I-5 lane closures start July 18 — plan now! [ #i5 ]


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Special weekend Water Taxi service to the Vashon Strawberry Festival July 18-20 [ #vashon ]


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Seattle’s Aurora Avenue N. gets 24/7 bus lanes, giving nearly 14,000 daily riders better service [ #aurora ]

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Heads up: Major I-5 lane closures start July 18 — plan now!

Starting *Friday, July 18*, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will begin major *Revive I-5* [ [link removed] ] repair work on the northbound Ship Canal Bridge, and that means two northbound lanes of the freeway will be closed for up to four weeks.

Yes, it’s a big deal. Yes, it’s going to impact your summer travels. But with a little planning and the right tools, you can ease the traffic blues.

WSDOT’s project aims to give the aging Ship Canal Bridge some much-needed TLC. The result will be smoother roads and better safety — but first, the region must power through some serious traffic challenges.

Map of coming full weekend closure

*Here’s what’s happening:*


* All northbound lanes will be closed between I-90 and NE 45th from *11:59 p.m. Friday, July 18* *through 5 a.m. Monday, July 21*
* Two northbound I-5 lanes across the Ship Canal Bridge will be closed 24/7 for the duration of the project.
* The Express Lanes will stay open northbound from July 18 to August 18 around the clock to help keep traffic moving.
* All northbound lanes will close again to remove the work zone from *Friday night,* *August 15 to Monday morning, August 18*.

*Translation:* You’ll want to think twice about hopping on I-5 North like it’s a normal day. You’ve got options — and now’s the time to use them.

Taking the bus or light rail is hands-down the least stressful way to navigate around the construction zones. No parking hassles, no personally navigating stop-and-go traffic — just sit back and ride. (Prepare for busier-than-usual buses and light rail during construction.)

*Bonus:* Youth 18 and under *ride* *free*  [ [link removed] ]on transit!

FlipYourTrip.org [ [link removed] ] is the City of Seattle hub for planning, adapting and exploring stress-free travel options, including incentives for taking transit. Skip the traffic. Hop on transit, pedal a bike, scoot, walk, roll, or share a ride. Every trip you flip means more time for fun and less time stuck in traffic. Get moving with confidence!

*Use trip planning tools to map out your ride:*


* King County Metro Trip Planner [ [link removed] ]
* Sound Transit Trip Planner [ [link removed] ]
* Community Transit Trip Planner [ [link removed] ]
* Call Metro Customer Service at 206-553-3000 [ tel:+12065533000 ] from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays.
* Commute Seattle is offering personalized trip planning during Revive I-5 at (206) 613-3132 [ tel:2066133132 ], weekdays, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

* **Stay informed with **Service Alerts to learn about delays, reroutes or closures that may impact transit.*


* King County Metro – Service Alerts [ [link removed] ]
* Sound Transit – Service Alerts [ [link removed] ]
* Community Transit Service Alerts [ [link removed] ]

*Get even more state travel information:*


* Download the WSDOT mobile app [ [link removed] ]
* View real-time travel maps [ [link removed] ]
* Sign up for email updates and alerts [ [link removed] ]
* Check traffic [ [link removed] ] before you go

*The Bottom Line*

Construction is never fun — but a smoother, safer freeway system is worth it. Whether you’re commuting to work, heading to a Mariners game, or escaping on vacation, *a little planning goes a long way* this summer.

Mark your calendars for July 18, power up your transit apps and alerts, and give yourself some extra travel time. Puget Sound region, we’ve got this!



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Special weekend Water Taxi service to the Vashon Strawberry Festival July 18-20
Image of Water Taxi on the water with cartoon strawberries and water taxi logo and 2025 Strawbetty Festival Vashon Island

*For the first time ever, the water taxi is running for the whole festival!*

The water taxi is ready to bring you to the celebration all weekend long! So hop aboard and ride to the festival on both *Saturday, July 19* and *Sunday, July 20!*

In just 22 scenic minutes, you’ll cruise your way to a weekend of non-stop fun: catch the colorful Strawberry Parade, cast your vote for Vashon’s unofficial “mayor,” dance to live music on the main stage, and celebrate everything "strawberry"! On both days, the water taxi will run every hour on the hour from Pier 50 to Vashon starting at *9:00 a.m.*, with the last water taxi trip leaving for Vashon at *6:00 p.m.* The return trips from Vashon Island to downtown Seattle will run every hour on the half hour from *9:30 a.m. *to *6:30 p.m.*

Special Vashon Water Taxi schedule:

*Departing Pier 50 (Downtown Seattle)*



*Departing Vashon*



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When you get off the water taxi at Vashon Island, hop on the King County Metro  Route 118 [ [link removed] ] to get to the festival. Additional bus trips will be added over the weekend to supplement the existing schedule. Route 118 will be rerouted in the Vashon Town Center due to street closures; refer to Metro’s Service Advisories webpage [ [link removed] ] for details.

Adult fares  [ [link removed] ]for the Water Taxi to Vashon start at $6.75 ($5.75 with an ORCA card). That includes a no-cost transfer to Metro bus service, including the Route 118 for those going to the Vashon Strawberry Festival. Festival fans 18 and younger always ride for free!

Strawberries await! Jump on the water taxi for a weekend of fun on Vashon.

 

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Seattle’s Aurora Avenue N. gets 24/7 bus lanes, giving nearly 14,000 daily riders better service

We’ve completed major improvements along Aurora Avenue N. in partnership with King County Metro, adding expanded 24/7 bus lanes from downtown Seattle to N. 145th St, the city’s northern limits!

These all-day bus-only lanes improve frequency and reliability on Metro’s highest-ridership route, the RapidRide E Line, for nearly 14,000 transit riders daily.

*The expanded bus lanes arrived just in time for people to give the bus a try in anticipation of expected additional traffic on Aurora Ave N. during the Revive I-5  [ [link removed] ]lane closures starting on July 18.* 

The improved service is poised to make bus commuting smoother and more reliable. The bus lanes take the city closer to a bus system where a schedule isn’t needed, so riders can arrive at their bus stop and enjoy service every 5 to 15 minutes depending on the time of day.

*Project highlights include:*


* Over 600 new traffic and no parking signs installed
* New red pavement markings added to designate bus-only areas south of the Aurora Bridge in the northbound direction, to match the existing southbound bus-only lanes
* People driving and making deliveries can use the bus-only lane to make right turns or reach local shops and services
* On-street parking and loading shifted to side streets, with a few signed exceptions
* Coming soon: Refreshed curb paint at 28 bus zones between N. 38th St and N. 115th St.

We are co-creating a new design vision for the Aurora Ave N. corridor [ [link removed] ] with neighbors and businesses. It is focused on improving safety, mobility, and accessibility for everyone who uses this vital route. This work will shape the long-term future of 24/7 bus lanes and guide other key improvements along the corridor.

Transit keeps people moving. As part of our 20-year vision [ [link removed] ] to empower people to get where they need using low-cost and sustainable options, we have recently upgraded several transit lines in Seattle thanks to voter-approved funding. This includes:


* Improvements along Route 44 [ [link removed] ] and Route 48. [ [link removed] ]
* Improvements for the RapidRide D [ [link removed] ] line on 15th Ave NW between NW Market St. and the Ballard Bridge.
* Expansion of Rainier Ave S bus-only lanes to support Route 7 [ [link removed] ] as well as pedestrian access and safety improvements.
* Installation of bus-only lanes at five locations along the Route 40 Line [ [link removed] ], and future pilot of a freight and bus lane along Westlake Ave N
* Completing the RapidRide G Line [ [link removed] ] Project, which began service last year and is averaging over 6,100 weekday boardings. This makes it one of the top 15 routes in the system.

This comes alongside other work made possible by the Seattle Transit Measure including service investments to make buses come more frequently [ [link removed] ], distributing free ORCA cards to more than 10,000 Seattle Housing Authority residents [ [link removed] ] and hosting field trips to familiarize seniors with their transit options [ [link removed] ].

Learn more on the Metro Matters blog [ [link removed] ].

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Metro is hiring transit operators (bus drivers) and trades professionals to keep the region moving. Visit kingcounty.gov/MetroCareers [ [link removed] ] to learn more.








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