News from King County Department of Transportation
Release date:  April 17, 2007

TRANSIT ADVISORY

Rally, march and ballgame could disrupt afternoon commute Wednesday, April 18

There will be a rally and two marches taking place in downtown Seattle on Wednesday, April 18 that could coincide with fans arriving for the 7:05 p.m. Mariners baseball game. King County Metro Transit is anticipating traffic congestion, particularly in the SODO area, that may disrupt and delay bus service.

Participants in the “Youth March for Books Not Bombs” will be rallying at Westlake Center starting at 2 p.m., then march through downtown to hold 30-minute rallies at other locations, including: the Federal Building at Second Avenue and Marion Street; Seattle City Hall at Fourth Avenue and Cherry Street; then ending up at the Seattle School District headquarters at Third Avenue South and South Lander Street around 6:30 p.m.

When the marchers reach the Federal Building, Metro will be closing at the bus stop at Second Avenue and Marion Street until the area is cleared.

A smaller group is expected to march from Seattle Community College on Capitol Hill to Westlake Center, leaving campus around noon.

Bus riders should expect rapidly changing traffic conditions on Wednesday afternoon and early evening. Metro appreciates your patience during these events.