In 2019, 46% of commuters used transit to get to downtown ; it's a vital mode that keeps our city moving. All transit agencies are maintaining COVID precautions to keep you safe – they are ready when you are! Use the links below to find your transit agency's COVID precautions and route schedule:

COVID Precautions: Route Schedules:

• • Bus Schedules & Rider Dashboard • • , Sounder Train, Express Buses • • South Lake Union & First Hill Schedule • WA State • Schedules • • Schedules • Kitsap Transit • Bus Schedules, Fast Ferries • • Schedules

While you were working remotely, the City of Seattle was hard at work building new bike lanes downtown and throughout the city. Check out the resources below to help you get rolling – whether it’s to work, to run an errand, or to meet up with a friend!

Use the interactive bike map online to find a route from home to work

Travel around quickly with a Scooter Share; you have 3 different options

Give walking a try, you might be surprised how great you feel!

Sometimes your schedule necessitates driving. If you're looking to cut costs, get access to HOV lanes, and reduce stress levels, you've got options.

Connect with people you know who share a similar commute (neighbors, coworkers, family members) and restart your commute with . Flexible options are available, including part-time, reduced work schedules and other physical distancing solutions.

Grab a free-floating GIG Carshare to maximize your flexibility. There are no sign-up fees or parking costs!

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September 4th - 19th

• To help reconnect workers and visitors to downtown, the Downtown Seattle Association is hosting “Welcome Back Weeks.” There will be music, giveaways, a free roller rink, and friendly staff on hand who can answer your questions about what’s open, what’s changed and even offer information about commuting options. • Learn more

Downtown businesses have begun to reopen their doors for indoor shopping and dining, while following public health guidelines.

• Help support local businesses and downtown’s retail, restaurant, and arts sectors by checking out the many re-openings, adjusted hours, and promotional deals below. • Learn more

The adds three new stations: Northgate, Roosevelt, and U District. It will only take 14 minutes to go from Northgate to downtown! Check out the updated bus connections, park-and-ride info, the new pedestrian bridge, and details for the 14 Bike Lockers and 8 On-Demand Bike eLockers.

The West Seattle High-Rise Bridge closed to all traffic on March 23, 2020. SDOT is working to repair the bridge, with re-opening slated for 2022. Traffic and connectivity to and from West Seattle and nearby Duwamish Valley communities continues to be severely impacted, with travel lanes over the Duwamish reduced to 12 lanes for personal vehicles (compared to 21 before). Click here for updates, programs, and projects to help residents get to and from West Seattle.

Construction on Washington State Convention Center’s additional facility, the Summit building, is underway with opening slated for mid-2022. Learn more.

Scheduled to open October 2021, Climate Change Arena is expected to be the first net zero carbon certified arena in the world. You can buy tickets now and plan your trip there.

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