Transportation & Mobility
Transportation and mobility assistance helps with bus fare, gas money, local transit options, and paratransit services so people can reliably reach work, school, medical care, and daily errands.
News related to Transportation & Mobility
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Take transit to Sunday’s Seahawks game or watch parties around Seattle
Fans heading to Lumen Field for the Seahawks’ playoff game against the L.A. Rams on Sunday are encouraged to use public transit. The game...
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Go Hawks! Transit will get you to Lumen Field for the NFC Championship Game
The Seattle Seahawks will face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 25, in a crucial game to secure a Super Bowl berth. Fans are encourag...
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A Burned Home, Blankets, and Shelter Referrals: How CCRs Are Helping Around Seattle
Community Crisis Responders (CCRs) in Seattle are actively assisting individuals in need, averaging about 250 calls per week. Recently, t...
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How Golden Corral lets veterans pay it forward
Over 350 Golden Corral restaurants participated in the 2025 Military Appreciation Night, where members of the Disabled American Veterans ...
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SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE: County moves to Tier 3 protocols
King County Regional Homelessness Authority is activating Tier 3 Protocols starting at 5 p.m. on January 22, due to forecasted overnight ...
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Saathi, IACS’s Companion in Crisis
Meghna’s story illustrates the hidden violence faced by many immigrant women, rooted in societal norms that dictate their behavior. Raise...
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Water main work wraps up on RapidRide J Line project
Seattle’s RapidRide J Line project is progressing as the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and Seattle Public Utilities finish ...
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Growing Older Your Way: Proactive Planning
Sarah, a retiree, is taking on new challenges, like learning to ski with her grandkids. Having struggled with her parents’ aging journey,...
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Tier 2 Severe Weather Protocols in effect this weekend
King County Regional Homelessness Authority will activate Tier 2 Severe Weather Protocols from Saturday, January 17, to Monday, January 1...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Day of service to honor Veterans
Every year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday in January as a national Day of Service, emphasizing a “day on, no...
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Metro Weekend Update – January 16-19, 2026
Metro services will be affected this weekend due to construction and events in Seattle. From Friday, January 16 at 7 p.m. to Monday, Janu...
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Metro studying transit improvements on Route 60
King County Metro is working with the Seattle Department of Transportation to improve travel times and reliability for Route 60 bus servi...
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Council Roundup: Further updates approved for tax incentive housing program
The Bellevue City Council approved updates to the Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program to promote new housing development, particular...
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Skip the playoff crush—use transit to get to Lumen Field
The Seahawks will host the San Francisco 49ers in a crucial playoff game at Lumen Field on Jan. 17. Fans are encouraged to use King Count...
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Now hiring: King County Metro recruiting part-time transit operators as bus service increases
King County Metro is actively recruiting part-time transit operators to enhance bus service across the region. Applications are open unti...
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Travel claims submissions now available on VA mobile app
Eligible veterans can now submit and track mileage-only travel claims using the VA: Health and Benefits mobile app. This feature, announc...
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Receiving VA care from home via telehealth
A Long Island Veteran, who served in the Army during the late 1960s, has successfully managed serious health challenges through VA telehe...
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Metro Weekend Update – January 9-11, 2026
Weekend service for several Metro routes will be impacted from January 9 to January 12 due to construction. Routes affected include 1, 2,...
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WSDOT’s Revive I-5 construction is back in 2026. Here’s how you can continue to travel in and enjoy Seattle.
WSDOT’s Revive I-5 project resumes in 2026, focusing on significant construction around the Ship Canal Bridge. Long-term lane reductions ...
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How the knowledge and experiences of Indigenous and Urban Native people are inspiring innovative solutions in Seattle’s Climate Action Plan Update
Indigenous and Urban Native participants in Seattle are contributing to the city’s updated Climate Action Plan through a two-day communit...
Events for Transportation & Mobility
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Two-Lane Reduction on Northbound I-5
Starting January 12, 2026, northbound I-5 will experience a months-long two-lane reduction. Motorists should expect delays and plan for a...
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Essentials First Redmond Distribution Location
Essentials First will host a distribution event in Redmond on January 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members are invited to walk in ...
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Activation of Tier 3 Protocols
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority will activate Tier 3 Protocols on Jan. 22, 2026, at 5 p.m. This initiative responds to fo...
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Emergency Warming Centers Available
Emergency warming centers will open on Jan. 22 at 5 p.m. in various locations throughout King County, including libraries and city halls....
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Increased Cot Capacity at Westside Neighbors Shelter
Westside Neighbors Shelter will host an event on Jan. 22, 2026, at 5 p.m. to announce an increase in its cot capacity to 45 people. This ...
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Volunteer Repair Party
Join us for a Volunteer Repair Party on Jan. 22, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bike Works Warehouse, located at 3715 S. Hudson St. #111, ...
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Application Deadline for Part-Time Transit Operators
King County Metro is accepting applications for part-time transit operators until January 23, 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for ...
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Feedback on Regional Transportation Plan
Join the virtual meeting on Jan. 23, 2026, to provide feedback on the Regional Transportation Plan. Attendees will have the opportunity t...
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Essentials First Redmond Distribution Location
Essentials First will host a distribution event in Redmond on Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members are invited to walk in and...
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Seahawks Playoff Game
Cheer on the Seattle Seahawks as they face off against the L.A. Rams in a thrilling playoff game on Jan. 23, 2026, at Lumen Field in Seat...
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NFC Championship Game: Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams
Join the excitement at Lumen Field in Seattle on Jan. 25, 2026, for the NFC Championship Game as the Seattle Seahawks take on the Los Ang...
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Post-Game Sailings from Pier 50 to Seacrest Dock
Join us for post-game sailings from Pier 50 to Seacrest Dock on Jan. 25, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., with additional departures at 8:00 p.m. and ...
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Essentials First Redmond Distribution Location
Essentials First will host a distribution event in Redmond on January 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members are invited to walk in ...
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Social Services Community Connection
Join the Social Services Community Connection on Jan. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the South Park Neighborhood Center, located at 82...
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Essentials First Redmond Distribution Location
Essentials First will host a distribution event in Redmond on Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members are invited to walk in and...
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Essentials First Redmond Distribution Location
Essentials First will host a distribution event in Redmond on Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members are invited to walk in and...
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Essentials First Redmond Distribution Location
Essentials First will host a distribution event in Redmond on Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members are invited to walk in and...
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Feedback on Regional Transportation Plan
Join the virtual event for feedback on the Regional Transportation Plan starting Jan. 30, 2026. Participants will have the opportunity to...
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Essentials First Redmond Distribution Location
Essentials First will host a distribution event in Redmond on Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members are invited to walk in and...
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Essentials First Redmond Distribution Location
Essentials First will host a distribution event in Redmond on February 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members are invited to walk in ...