On January 7, Commute Seattle hosted the latest edition of our Commute University webinar series, focused on 2026 Revive I-5 construction and strategies for choosing non drive-alone options for getting to work.
WSDOT joined us to share key project timelines and milestones for this multi-year preservation project. Following the WSDOT overview, Commute Seattle Communications Director, Tara Peters, shared employer-strategies to help keep employees moving during months-long construction.
1. Communicate early and often:
Share project information with your employees, tenants, and visitors so no one is surprised by construction traffic. Post Commute Seattle’s Revive I-5 flyer in break rooms, elevators, and internal communication channels to make sure all employees have access to information. Get ongoing news and resources to help you ditch the solo drive through Revive I-5 by subscribing to our monthly On the Move newsletter.
2. Make it easy to choose transit with ORCA Business Passport:
Don’t provide a transit benefit yet? There’s never been a better time to start! ORCA Business Passport works on all regional transit across four counties, making it easy for people to swap out car trips for transit during construction, whether they’re getting to work, the big game, medical appointments, or all the places in between. Passport is a highly cost-effective program just for businesses. Plus, new and returning customers are eligible for an incentive discount. Commute Seattle is here to help you navigate your options.
3. If you have to drive, get used to the Express Lanes.
Throughout the period of construction, express lanes will be pointed in that direction as well to relieve the main lane. So, this year, the Express Lanes will be open to traffic traveling northbound. It’s important to note that some Express Lanes entrances are limited to carpools or buses. Find more information about the I-5 Express Lanes, including a map of entrances, here.