If you live in Seattle you know this is a car town. It’s nearly impossible to get to some points without the use of car. It’s sort of sad really that a young city that appears to be full of environmentally conscious people haven’t done more to make this city have better mass transit options.
I found this nice list of non-car ways to get around town. Since it was buried in a random word document I thought I would share it here. I’d give credit to the original author, but I don’t know who they are.
Find everything you want to know about efforts to make Seattle the most bicycle-friendly city in the country.
Before you hit the road, hit the computer – and check out the city’s best bicycle routes.
Seattle Pedestrian Master Plan
Walking is the most efficient, affordable and environmentally friendly form of transportation. Find out how Seattle’s becoming the most walkable city in the nation.
A convenient carpool is your ticket to the HOV lanes, so you can get where you’re going faster. In four easy steps you’ll get your carpool up and running.
Check out the country’s first full-scale commercial monorail system for trips between Seattle Center, Lower Queen Anne and Downtown.
Since its opening, the streetcar has become an integral part of Seattle’s Center City transportation system, connecting the Downtown Retail Core, Denny Triangle and South Lake Union areas.
The Transportation Connection is your one stop shop for alternatives to driving and parking in downtown Seattle.
Seattle Metro Bus Trip Planner
Trip Planner helps you get where you’re going with information and schedules for all public transit in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.
Type any address to get its Walk Score – a measure of the walkability of the surrounding neighborhood, courtesy of Front Seat Management.
Owning a car is expense, so try Zipcar – the nation’s largest car-sharing service. Just complete an online application, receive your Zipcard and you can begin driving right away.
Meet up with a bike mentor to review equipment, map a route or join you for a test ride.
Trip maps, ride alerts, schedules and project updates on the region’s transit system. This summer, check out Sounder Commuter rail and Tacoma Link Light Rail.
Come take a ride on the nation’s largest ferry system. Enjoy some of the best views of city – from Elliott Bay.
Water taxi service between Pier 55 and the Seacrest Dock in West Seattle takes about 12 minutes. Buses are synched to take you to Alki Beach.
