The Waterfront Streetcar

King County Metro's George Benson Waterfront Streetcar Line, named after the former City Councilman, has nine stops along its route from the Chinatown/International District to Pier 70 (Broad Street) and carried approximately 400,000 riders a year. Waterfront Streetcar service is suspended during design and construction of the new maintenance facility in Pioneer Square. In the meantime, a replacement bus will provide free service along the same route of the Waterfront Streetcar line.

To read more about the Waterfront Streetcar closure and interim service click here.

Waterfront Trolley Facts

• Downtown Seattle Waterfront Streetcar has been running since 1982
• The original 1.6 mile line was extended in 1990
• The streetcar runs from Myrtle Edwards Park at Broad Street and Alaskan Way along the waterfront to the Chinatown/International District
• It carries approximately 400,000 passengers a year
• The current fleet of 5 vehicles consists of well-maintained antiques