As we enter a new year, we’re taking a moment to look back at all we accomplished together in 2025 and share what big projects we’re looking forward to in 2026.   In 2025, Commute Seattle:  Released our latest Seattle Commute Survey, revealing new insights into the...

This past week, state legislators in Olympia commenced the 2026 Washington Legislative Session. One of the bills under consideration is House Bill 2307, a bill which if approved, would modernize Washington’s Commute Trip Reduction Law by removing the 6 a.m. - 9 a.m....

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...

The Ship Canal Bridge is getting updated! Be prepared for ongoing Revive I-5 construction throughout 2026.

On December 4th, Commute Seattle, the Seattle Department of Transportation, and the Downtown Seattle Association collaborated on Light Up Your Trip – our annual event to promote visibility and safety for people walking, rolling, biking, and waiting for transit during Seattle’s dark and wet winter months.

December 6 marks the latest milestone in the expansion of our region’s light rail system: Three new 1 Line stations will open to serve south King County.   New light rail stations mean new commute options for people traveling across the region into Seattle for work....

Be prepared for ongoing lane reductions.

We spoke with Kelli McGowan of Mithun, where she serves as an Employee Transportation Coordinator (ETC).

The IRS has increased the limit for pre-tax transit benefits from $325/month to $340/month in 2026. This means more savings for businesses and employees!

Start 2026 strong by providing your employees with transportation benefits!

In this webinar, we’ll highlight the benefits of ORCA Business Programs, including cost savings, convenience, and environmental benefits, while providing guidance on how to get your team on board with transit benefits.