Sound Transit has potentially achieved a new ridership record as it transported fans to and from the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl parade on Wednesday. The agency indicated that final figures might take a week to compile, but preliminary estimates suggest around 200,000 passengers used the service throughout the day. This figure surpasses the previous single-day record of 159,500, according to Sound Transit.
“Those trains were full; it was a huge day for transit,” stated Sound Transit spokesperson Henry Bendon. “The Seahawks played in their Super Bowl on Sunday, we played in ours yesterday, and I think we all won.” The planning for the potential Super Bowl parade began several weeks prior, as transit agencies recognized the possibility of the Seahawks making it to the championship.
Bendon noted that the transit experience this time was significantly expanded compared to the last Super Bowl appearance of the Seahawks. “The last time the Seahawks were in the Super Bowl, we went from the airport to Westlake – now we go all the way from Federal Way to Lynnwood, which is a lot more system to cover,” he explained.
As the city mobilized to manage the massive turnout for the Seahawks parade in downtown Seattle, community efforts ensured a smooth cleanup of the event”s aftermath. The enthusiasm surrounding the parade was palpable, with fans celebrating their team”s achievements.
Meanwhile, Kid Rock performed at the halftime show for Turning Point USA, asserting that he did not lip-sync during his performance. Public advocacy groups have also been calling for reforms in police practices in the wake of recent events. In addition, traffic disruptions were reported due to a rolled-over semi-truck affecting lanes on State Route 18 near Covington.
Overall, the Super Bowl parade served not only as a celebration of the Seahawks” accomplishments but also highlighted the essential role of public transit in accommodating large crowds during significant events.
