Transit Alert – Ride transit to weekend events & 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 closed streets, traffic, crowds and congestion
associated with community activities.

Even if service is affected by events, construction, street closures, 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.

Via to Transit is a new, on-demand service pilot project that connects riders to and from
five Link light rail transit hubs in southeast Seattle and Tukwila.

Except for Tukwila, the service is available seven days a week.

People who live, work, or go to school within the specified service areas can download
the app and request a Via to Transit ride to get to or from one of the five Link stations:

• Mount Baker
• Columbia City
• Othello
• Rainier Beach
• Tukwila International Blvd
  - Weekdays only

Riders can connect with Link light rail or one of 14 bus routes.

The yearlong pilot project is a partnership by King County Metro, Sound Transit and City
of Seattle.

Book a ride on-demand with the Via app or by calling 206-258-7739. Standard Metro
fares apply.  For more information visit Via to Transit.

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
March of Dimes - March for Babies
On Saturday, May 4, from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Metro routes 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 21, 24,
26, 27, 28, 33, 40, 41, 47, 49, 62, 70, 101, 124, 131, 132, 150, the RapidRide C & E lines,
and Sound Transit Express routes 522, 545, 550 and 554 will be rerouted in the west Queen
Anne and downtown Seattle areas due to street closures and traffic associated with the March
of Dimes - March for Babies event.

Fiesta 5K Ole Run
From 8:30 to 11:30 AM, Metro Route 10 will be rerouted in the Volunteer Park area during the
Fiesta 5K Ole Run.

Opening Day of Boating Season
From 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Metro routes 43, 44, 48 & 271 and Sound Transit Route 542 will be
rerouted in the Montlake area during the Opening Day of Boating Season.

Sunday
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
On Sunday, May 5, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Metro Route 26 will be rerouted in the East
Green Lake area during the Cinco de Mayo Celebration.

WWII Immortal Regiment Memorial Walk
Also on Sunday from 1:00 to 2:30 PM, Metro routes 101 & 150, and Sound Transit Routes 522,
545, 550 and 554 will be rerouted in the downtown Seattle area during the WWII Immortal
Regiment Memorial Walk.

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.