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Beginning October 2nd, travelers in Seattle will have access to three new light rail stations and new ways to walk or roll around each one! Find information about route changes, access improvements, and what closures may impact commuters here. Climate-friendly modes of travel are key to avoiding gridlock and reaching the city’s sustainability goals, so Commute Seattle is here to help!
Quick Links:
- Sound Transit: Northgate Link Extension
- King County Metro: North King County Route Revisions and Maps
- Community Transit: Northgate bus-light rail connection
- King County Metro: Service Changes starting October 2
- Commute Seattle: 2021 Transit Service Updates and More Travel Options
Parking and Connections coming on October 2nd:
“Sound Transit’s Link light rail system is now running on 100 percent carbon-free electricity, making it the first major light rail system in the country to achieve this milestone.” Read Full Article
How to Support Commuters:
- Offer incentives for those who commit to climate-friendly modes of traveling
- Make transit accessible by providing ORCA passes
- Promote bicycle perks and amenities
- Change parking policy to prioritize bikes/e-bikes, Vanpool, carpool, and visitors
Contact Commute Seattle for details!
How We Can Help
We can help your business craft customized commute solutions. We offer free consulting services to any business in Downtown Seattle. Services include but are not limited to employee surveys, policy crafting, implementation, management tools and educational seminars.
Closures & Projects You Should Know About:
Northgate Link Facts:
- Length: 4.3 miles; 3 stations
- Service: Every 8 minutes during peak hours.
- Projected ridership: 41,000 – 49,000 daily riders by 2022
- Projected travel times:
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- Northgate to University of Washington – 7 minutes
- Northgate to U District Station – 5 minutes
- Northgate to Westlake – 14 minutes
- U District to Westlake – 8 minutes
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