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Record 200,000 Riders for Seahawks Parade Despite Disruptions

2/13/2026

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Sound Transit reported potential record ridership of around 200,000 during the Seattle Seahawks parade on February 11, 2026, surpassing 159,500.
Dow Constantine, Sound Transit CEO, noted planning began weeks prior.
A copper theft disrupted the Link light rail briefly, but service was restored before sunrise.
Kitsap Transit recorded 2,474 outbound and 1,856 inbound riders, aided by extra ferry runs.
Both agencies emphasized efforts to improve transit for riders.

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Story summary

Sound Transit reported potential record ridership of around 200,000 during the Seattle Seahawks parade on February 11, 2026, surpassing 159,500.
Dow Constantine, Sound Transit CEO, noted planning began weeks prior.
A copper theft disrupted the Link light rail briefly, but service was restored before sunrise.
Kitsap Transit recorded 2,474 outbound and 1,856 inbound riders, aided by extra ferry runs.
Both agencies emphasized efforts to improve transit for riders.