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A Ramble Along Route 8, Part 1, Northbound, Spring, 2023

This is a weird one for me because I kinda hate this bus. It is always late. This section is aligned north/south but where this episode ends and the next one begins, is the break from its north/south and east/west sections. Ridership is much heavier on its e/w section but it is much, much longer than many even know. Seattleā€™s Central District is connected through Madison Park and Capitol Hill to Lower Queen Anne via this route and is weirdly balanced. It also reminds you that 8 rhymes with late. Enjoy!

  • Start Address: Mount Baker Transit Center

  • Stop Address: MLK Ave E and E Madison

  • Mileage: 3.78 miles

  • Animated map: here

  • Difficulty/Terrain: Sidewalks with many but not completely with curb ramps. One block has no sidewalk.

  • Ascent: 308ft, Descent: ft.219