Capitol hill light rail station5/28/2023 And the main structure itself is surprisingly not imposing but very much of the human scale. There is a touch of mid-century modernism (indeed futurism) in all of this. Its pedestrian bridge, which curves over the consistently horrible traffic of Montlake Boulevard, complements the building's elegance. The Stranger's Charles Mudede marvels at the University of Washington station, which he says " is among the city's top works of 21st-century architecture."ĭesigned by LMN Architects, the Seattle firm that won awards for Vancouver Convention Centre West in Vancouver, BC, the building is compact, elegant, and has that wonderful illusion of simplicity. Six-minute frequencies are planned for rush hours on weekdays with ten-minute waits planned for "off-peak" hours. The fare from Capitol Hill to Husky Stadium will also be $2.25. I heard a couple gasps from TV crews as we arrived at Capitol Hill, with an exclamation of "Already?!" and wide smiles all around.Ĭapitol Hill Seattle said it was an "exciting ride" and explains the price breakdown from their 'hood.įrom Capitol Hill, $2.25 will take you as far as SODO station, $2.50 to Othello, $2.75 to Rainier Beach, and $3 to Sea-Tac Airport. Like clockwork, the southbound trip took 3 minutes and 56 seconds, with smooth acceleration and great ride quality after the initial jostle of switching from the northbound to the southbound track upon departure. Seattle Transit Blog marveled at the speed of the trip and noticed they weren't the only ones. The trip from one to the other takes approximately four minutes and according to initial reports by those who got an advanced ride, it's a smooth trip. Not to mention how it'll make life easier for some on Washington Huskies gamedays. Just like that, Central Seattle and North Seattle (kinda) are connected and you've got one less reason to get in your car if you travel between the two. On Saturday, the Sound Transit stations in Capitol Hill and next to Husky Stadium officially open to the public. It's a big weekend for Seattle and light rail.
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