Heading to Climate Pledge Arena for your next event? You'll want to check out the travel options meticulously compiled by the Seattle Department of Transportation. Accord to their latest blog post, there's an array of transit choices that range from the Seattle Center Monorail, light rails, buses, and even more pedestrian-friendly pathways that have been rehabbed for safer and easier access around Seattle Center.
For those opting to ride the transit, the Monorail offers direct access to Seattle Center attractions, while the Link light rail connects seamlessly at Westlake Station. Bus routes are aplenty, with seven King County Metro routes servicing the arena's surrounding areas. The blog post suggests to plan ahead in order "to avoid getting stuck in traffic before or after your next event," a token piece of advice for anyone trying to manage their time around large scale events.
If pedaling is more your pace, you'd be thrilled to learn that bike routes across downtown Seattle have been significantly improved. SDOT points out protected bike lanes on 2nd Ave, 4th Ave, 7th Ave, and the ends of Pike St and Pine St. These are a part of a "better-connected bike network," according to the post, which also mentions major bike network upgrades along the Waterfront and ongoing projects that continue to enhance rider safety.
Bike parking? Worry not. Secure parking for your two-wheeled companion is available at the green-friendly rate of 5 cents per hour in the garage south of the arena. And for those needing to drive, SDOT has outlined detailed parking rates for the Uptown and Uptown Triangle areas, with the rates coming into effect during events from 5 PM to 10 PM and varying for weekend happenings. The blog helpfully includes a map to show exactly where these parking areas are.
Lastly, don't overlook the opportunity to simply walk or roll your way to the arena. As the post notes, there have been a "variety of projects to make it safer and easier" for pedestrians, with more enhancements on the horizon. Notably, a protected intersection at Thomas St and Dexter Ave N has been highlighted for making crossing safer for walkers and bikers, connecting the streets with the Dexter Ave N bike lanes. Whether you're there for a chance to cheer on your favorite team or catch a live concert, getting to Climate Pledge Arena is shaping up to be just as smooth as the ice on the rink.
