Free Rides on the SLUT!
Posted by Ali MarcusTomorrow marks a turning point in the evolution of our dear little city. Join the masses in South Lake Union to welcome the South Lake Union Streetcar [a.k.a. SLUT] on it’s maiden voyage. Note all the free stuff highlighted in bold print:
Festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 12, with music, refreshments, and opening remarks by Mayor Nickels. The mayor will then lead the streetcar inaugural run and “break” the ribbon, followed by the official start of passenger service. Streetcar rides will continue to be free for the rest of December, conveniently connecting downtown, the Denny Triangle, and South Lake Union.
Starting from the Westlake Hub (Westlake Ave & Olive Way), passengers can pick up a fun South Lake Union Passport to explore the neighborhood and collect stamps from participating businesses. Riders can turn in their completed passports to win fantastic prizes at the South Lake Union Discovery Center.
During the entire weekend following grand opening day, passengers can also ride the streetcar down to the Lake Union Park station to experience a free ride on a classic sail or steamboat from the Center for Wooden Boats.
December 13th, 2007 at 6:52 pm
I rode the streetcar today! Took it from a stop kind of near my office (by South Lake Union) to the downtown “hub.” I felt like I was on a different continent, like in Amsterdam or something, instead of Seattle. It’s definitely not going to be an everyday thing — the bus gets closer to where I need to go — but it was fun.