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Seattle to Open Queen Anne Bus Lanes, Cut Travel Times

4/23/2026

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Katie Wilson announced SDOT will open three blocks Queen Anne Ave N in May 2026.
SDOT will add a lane between 5th Ave and Stewart St August 2026 for bus lanes.
It will close the Yale Ave slip lane and reroute I-5 traffic to Boren or Minor.
King County Metro expects a 1-2 minute travel-time cut for 8,000 riders.
The route serves 7,000 riders, funded by Seattle Transportation Levy and Seattle Transit Measure.

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Story summary

Katie Wilson announced SDOT will open three blocks Queen Anne Ave N in May 2026.
SDOT will add a lane between 5th Ave and Stewart St August 2026 for bus lanes.
It will close the Yale Ave slip lane and reroute I-5 traffic to Boren or Minor.
King County Metro expects a 1-2 minute travel-time cut for 8,000 riders.
The route serves 7,000 riders, funded by Seattle Transportation Levy and Seattle Transit Measure.