Upcoming and Ongoing Transportation projects
Sound Transit: Link Light Rail Extension to Northgate 2021
Expansion of service allows riders to get from U District to the Seatac Airport in under an hour and Northgate within 5 minutes!
Stations opening:
Roosevelt RapidRide 2021
Roosevelt is one of seven RapidRides that will be making their debut
Features:
- Buses frequent every 10 minutes
- 7 days a week
- Less stops, making faster commute times
- Real-time arrival info
- Improvements to sidewalks and paths
North Link Metro Restructure
King County Metro has not released plans yet on the restructure of routes. They will be doing outreach and planning about the changes in routes following the new link stations. Make sure your voice is heard. Fill out a form with your feedback.
Free ORCA Cards for Seattle Public High School Students
Mayor Dukan has released her first state of city address. This will allow high school students in Seattle Public Schools and Seattle Promise Scholars to receive free youth ORCA cards.
- Free year round transportation
- No distance restrictions from homes to school
- Access to King County Metro Transit, King County Water Taxi, Seattle Streetcar, Community Transit, Sound Transit, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit or Everett Transit.
U District Mobility Group
To ensure safe and reliable access to U District Station for all, the U District Mobility Group is leading a community driven plan that addresses the needs of all those who walk, bike, ride the bus or drive. See their page here for more details and upcoming events.