Seattle has a train!!! Woohooo. It's called "the Light Rail" and it runs by electricity above the train, the way some of the electric buses in Seattle run. It's also on a track and goes through a tunnel. The route right now is from Tukwila to Westlake Center in Downtown Seattle. Despite the crowds, lines and confusion, I decided to take it downtown today. It was free for all passengers. Normally it will cost between $1.50-$2.50 depend on how far you travel. It's also based on the honor system, so no ticket is taken when you get on the train, but controllers can ask to see your ticket. It is much smoother than the bus and the EL train in Chicago, but is not yet super quick to get downtown. Supposedly, four bicycles per car are allowed. I didn't even attempt to try it today, it would've been impossible with all the people. It's great to have better/more options for public transportation in Seattle, even though waiting 3o minutes for the Light Rail did remind me of waiting for a ride at Disney World or Six Flags. Seattle is on it's way to becoming a 21st century city.
Seattle has a train!!! Woohooo. It's called "the Light Rail" and it runs by electricity above the train, the way some of the electric buses in Seattle run. It's also on a track and goes through a tunnel. The route right now is from Tukwila to Westlake Center in Downtown Seattle. Despite the crowds, lines and confusion, I decided to take it downtown today. It was free for all passengers. Normally it will cost between $1.50-$2.50 depend on how far you travel. It's also based on the honor system, so no ticket is taken when you get on the train, but controllers can ask to see your ticket. It is much smoother than the bus and the EL train in Chicago, but is not yet super quick to get downtown. Supposedly, four bicycles per car are allowed. I didn't even attempt to try it today, it would've been impossible with all the people. It's great to have better/more options for public transportation in Seattle, even though waiting 3o minutes for the Light Rail did remind me of waiting for a ride at Disney World or Six Flags. Seattle is on it's way to becoming a 21st century city. 
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