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

Transit service will be affected by several events in and around the Seattle area this
weekend. Expect possible service disruptions due to closed streets, traffic 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.

When buses are rerouted around event venues, they still usually travel close to the
regular route. Nearly all transit service that operates through downtown Seattle travels
close to T-Mobile Park and CenturyLink Field, or provides an easy transfer to service
that does.

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.

Ride transit to 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.

Mariners games through Sunday
The Mariners play at 7:10 PM on Friday and Saturday, and at 1:10 PM on Sunday.

Expect possible transit service delays in the SODO area due to traffic, crowds and
congestion associated with Mariners games at T-Mobile Park this weekend.

Link light rail and most transit routes that serve downtown Seattle go to within a few
blocks of T-Mobile Park, or connect with routes that do.

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.

Friday
Norwegian Constitution Day Parade

On Friday, May 17, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Metro routes 17, 18 Express, 29, 40 and
44 will be rerouted in the downtown Ballard area during the Norwegian Constitution Day
Parade.

 

University District Street Fair

From Friday at 11:00 PM through Sunday, Metro routes 45, 71 and 73 will be affected in
the University District and Montlake areas during the University District Street Fair.

 

Mariners
The Mariners play at 7:10 PM at T-Mobile Park.

Saturday
University District Street Fair

All day Saturday, May 18, Metro routes 45, 71 and 73 will be affected in the University
District and Montlake areas during the University District Street Fair.

 

UW Bothell 5K Walk and Run
On Saturday, from about 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM, Metro Route 238 and Sound Transit
Route 522 will be rerouted off of the UW Bothell/Cascadia College campus during the
UW Bothell 5K Walk and Run.

 

Mariners
The Mariners play at 7:10 PM at T-Mobile Park.

Sunday
University District Street Fair

All day Sunday, May 19, Metro routes 45, 71 and 73 will be affected in the University
District and Montlake areas during the University District Street Fair.

Nordstrom Beat the Bridge Run
On Sunday, from 7:00 AM until 11:00 AM, Metro routes 32, 43, 44, 45, 48, 49, 65, 70,
73 & 271, and Sound Transit Express Route 542 will be rerouted in the University
District and Montlake areas due to street closures and crowds associated with the
Nordstrom Beat the Bridge Run.

West Seattle 5K Run and Walk
On Sunday, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Metro route 50 and the 775 Water Taxi Shuttle
in the Alki area will be affected during the West Seattle 5K Run and Walk.

Seattle Spring Opener
Also on Sunday, from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM, Metro Route 124 will be rerouted in the
Georgetown area during the Seattle Spring Opener.

Mariners
The Mariners play at 1:10 PM at T-Mobile Park.

 

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.