The cherry blossoms at the University of Washington Seattle campus are in bloom, attracting many nature enthusiasts. The Cherry Blossom Festival is underway, and visitors are encouraged to use sustainable transportation options such as transit, biking, walking, or rolling to avoid traffic and parking issues, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation.
The University of Washington campus in the U District is easily accessible via several transit options. The Sound Transit light rail has stations at U District on NE 43rd St and near Husky Stadium. For those not near a light rail station, various bus routes are available to reach the U District and the campus. Visitors are encouraged to use the King County Metro’s online trip planner for planning their routes, as reported by the Seattle Department of Transportation.
As the weather improves, the Seattle Department of Transportation encourages biking, walking, or rolling to the U District. For those driving, carpooling is recommended to reduce congestion on NE 45th St. and secure parking, which can be "busy at certain times of the day." The U District is home to students, Husky sports games, and a busy commercial district. Visitors can also explore the Burke Museum and find bike racks available for cyclists. Local restaurants on The Ave are offering seasonal specials through April 6, which are listed on the U District Partnership’s Cherry Blossom Festival web page.
