King County Metro provides frequent transit service to many destinations. Connections are easily made to routes that serve downtown Seattle and downtown Bellevue, as well as other city neighborhoods and suburban locations. Special Bus, Bike and Walk Maps that show specific bus routes nearby and provide information on bicycling and walking are available for South Lake Union, Rainier Beach, Ballard, Downtown Bellevue, Columbia City, Crossroads, Lake Forest Park, and Madison-Miller.
Transit
- Metro Online with links to trip planner, pass sales, timetables, rideshare information.
- Sound Transit website with bus information at your fingertips.
- Bus Safety Tips: information on transit system safety.
- Night Stop, a convenience for Metro customers to help you feel secure traveling at night.
- Travel Options: flexible and responsive service for persons over 65 and those with disabilities — including Access van service, taxi scrip, lifts on buses, reduced fare permits, and more.
- The volunteer Adopt-A-Stop Program — you can help maintain neighborhood appearance by reducing litter around your bus stop.
- Bus Chick, Transit Authority: Carla Saulter is one of a growing number of Seattleites who have chosen to live without a car. Because Seattle still does not have in-city rapid transit, she takes the bus everywhere — really, everywhere — she goes. On any given Saturday night, you can find her running for the number 27 in heels and a backless dress.
Bicycling and Walking
- Metro Bike Information: Metro’s bicycle programs such as bikes on buses, bicycle lockers at Metro park-and-ride lots and to access the King County Bicycling Guidemap.
- Bikestation offers secure bicycle parking and bicycle rentals. Park your bike at Bikestation and you can be assured that your vehicle is safe, secure and covered. Need a bike to make a trip? Rent one of ours.
- Metro’s Bike Buddy program matches you with a trained volunteer familiar with the commute between your neighborhood and workplace.
- Bicycle Alliance of Washington home page.
- Cascade Bicycle Club events and activities for bicyclists.
- Bicycling in Washington: safety information and commuting tips for bicycle travelers.
- Feet First is a pedestrian advocacy group.
- Online Pedometer: map your trip, see how long you walked and how many calories you burned!
Rideshare
- RideshareOnline.com: commuter ridematching service for both regular commutes and special events. Helpful hints for finding a match, starting or joining a carpool or vanpool and links to rideshare rewards.
Other Transportation Resources
- Sustainable Ballard, a local non-profit organization all about creating community self-reliance, has a Car Free Support Group to help people who choose to go completely car-free.
- Zipcar (formerly Flexcar): If you only need a car for a few hours a week or month consider Zipcar, with more than 100 cars, pickup trucks and minivans located throughout Seattle. You can drive one when you need to for about $9/hour, with gas, insurance and a reserved parking spot included.
- Puget Sound Traffic Cameras: information on freeway congestion, specific commutes, construction information, road conditions and closures with real-time camera pictures of traffic in key locations.
- Washington State Work From Home; information on telework options.
- Washington State Ferries home page for links to schedules, pricing, bicycle programs.
- Transportation Choices: A grassroots organization that pursues transportation policies, services and programs to create alternatives to traveling alone by automobile.
- Transportation Resources Index provides links to many public and non-profit transportation agencies and programs that can help you get where you need to go.
