Transit Alert – Ride transit to Mariners & Sounders games, running and walking events, and hiking trails via Trailhead Direct; text your stop ID to 62550

Transit service may be affected by weekend events in and around the Seattle area.
Expect possible service disruptions due to traffic, crowds and congestion associated
with these activities.

Even if service is affected by events, construction, temporary reroutes or delays, riding
transit is still a great way to get to events and activities where there is often traffic
congestion and limited parking.

The posted start and end times of sporting, community or construction events may be
subject to change. Use regularly published schedules, allow plenty of travel time and
expect possible delays.

Text your stop ID to 62550 to find out the next scheduled or predicted departure time of
transit service at a stop.

Weekend activities
Spring is a busy time for schools, sports and other events, as well as construction
projects that may have impacts on transit service.  

Metro encourages everyone to ride transit to and from events, sign up for Transit
Alerts, be aware of activities in your area, allow plenty of time, remember to plan your
return trip and always check the online Service Advisories page before traveling, in
order to know if there are any planned service disruptions or reroutes that might affect
your service or travel plans.

Trailhead Direct
Trailhead Direct is a seasonal service that operates on weekends and holidays between
April and October during the hiking season.

Four Trailhead Direct routes provide service to the Issaquah Alps, Cougar Mountain,
Mount Si & Mt Teneriffe and Mailbox Peak trailheads.

Riding Trailhead Direct requires payment of a regular Metro fare in both directions with
cash, ORCA or the Transit GO mobile app.

Hike safely.  Take plenty of water. Let someone know where you are going, and be
aware that cell service availability may be limited.

Saturday
Mariners
On Saturday, April 27, at 6:10 PM, The Mariners play at T-Mobile Park. Area transit
service may be affected by traffic.

Sunday
All In for Autism run/walk
On Sunday, April 28, from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM, Metro and Sound Transit Express bus
routes in South Bellevue may be delayed due to street closures and traffic associated
with the All In for Autism run/walk.

Top Pot Doughnut 5K run/walk
Also on Sunday, from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM, Metro routes in the Green Lake area may
be delayed due to traffic associated with the Top Pot Doughnut 5K run/walk.

Sounders
On Sunday, at 12:30 PM, the Sounders play at CenturyLink Field. Area transit service
may be affected by traffic.

Mariners
On Sunday, at 1:10 PM, the Mariners play at T-Mobile Park. Area transit service may be
affected by traffic.

Construction
Known construction-related impacts to transit service are posted in Metro’s online
Service Advisories table and sent to Transit Alert subscribers.  It’s a good idea to sign
up for Transit Alerts or otherwise check for a service advisory before you travel.

Transit service during unexpected or civic events
In areas where there are crowds, traffic, weather or civic events, whether scheduled or
unexpected, disrupting normal travel patterns or activities, transit riders are advised to
be aware of conditions in their immediate vicinity – such as street closures, detours,
police directions, etc. - and be prepared for delays or to make revisions to travel plans,
such as using a different bus stop or a different route, based on specific circumstances.

During these kinds of events, be prepared for unexpectedly revised traffic or routing,
and for delays in transit service. Transit riders are encouraged to know the alternate
stops or routes that may be in the vicinity of their starting points and destinations.

Depending on the time and the nature of such events, Metro may not be able to provide
real-time information or service updates via email or text.  Event start and end times and
other details may be subject to change.

Additional information
Visit Metro’s website for complete information about Metro and regional transportation
services.

Visit Metro’s online or mobile regional Puget Sound Trip Planner to plan your travel, and
for bus stop, schedule, predicted times at stops and other information.

Text your stop ID to 62550 for scheduled and estimated departure times, as well as
known individual trip cancelations.

Sign up for Transit Alerts.

Visit Metro’s Service Advisories page for information about revised bus service, routing
and stops for planned events. 

Visit the King County Water Taxi site for information about regular and holiday Water
Taxi operation.

Visit the Community Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit or Washington State
Ferries websites for information about services provided by Metro’s regional transit
partners.

For non-transit traffic or other local updates, check media sources, follow
@seattledot
or visit
- https://twitter.com/seattledot
- https://twitter.com/SeattlePD

Have a good and safe weekend.

Thank you for riding and for using Metro's services