Advocates and managing agencies are aware of the need and are working to identify additional funding to expand existing facilities and add new lots.
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The usefulness of park and ride facilities is evident, with many filled to capacity on weekdays.
You can find alternatives to driving alone on this Web site, including Park and Ride locations* and other Statewide Options. The Statewide Options and the Park and Ride page provides information to local airport, ferry, bus, train, commute, and special needs options.
*WSDOT cannot guarantee the accuracy of this list. We strive to maintain this list as complete and accurate as possible. Park and ride lots not owned by WSDOT frequently start and stop being used as public lots and there may be a time lag in getting this information on the Web site.
When you arrive at a parking lot, look for signs stating that the lot is a public park and ride lot. If no signs are present, check with the lot owner to verify that it is a public park and ride lot prior to leaving your vehicle there. WSDOT is not responsible for any towing charges that might be assessed should you park in a lot that is not currently a public park and ride lot.
The following facilities are identified in WSDOT's 1999-2018 Highway System Plan as possible locations, however construction timelines are not known at this time. Planners are also looking at innovative solutions to increase the capacity and multi-use options of park and ride facilities. The Overlake park and ride lot, located in Redmond, is the first in the nation with affordable apartments and a day-care facility built on top of the lot. In other areas, agreements with local churches to provide their parking lots for park and ride use during weekdays are becoming more common.
- Bellingham near I-5 and SR 542 (Sunset Drive)
- Blaine near I-5 and 3rd Street
- Bothell as part of turn lane addition project 228th St. SE to 161st St. SE
- Burlington near Cook Rd. interchange
- Burlington near George Hopper Rd. interchange
- Camano Island specific location not identified
- Coupeville specific location not identified
- Everett near SR 527/SR 526 interchange
- Federal Way S. 320th Street area
- Issaquah east of Eastgate interchange (105th Ave. SE) to SR 900
- Mt. Vernon near College Way and the train station
- Tukwila part of HOV additions to SR 518 to SR 599
- Woodinville part of widening SR 522 to NE 145th St./148th Ave. NE
- Yakima near Keene Road interchange
- Yakima near Road 68 interchange
As with any public area, you should exercise common-sense security measures for yourself and your vehicle. Do not keep valuables in the open and remember to lock your doors or secure your bicycle, have your keys ready when walking back to your vehicle, and keep your eyes open for moving vehicles.
Some of Washington's park and ride facilities are equipped with enhanced lighting, emergency call boxes and surveillance cameras for added security. If you have questions about the security measures at your park and ride facility, check the on-site signs or e-mail Evan Olsen at WSDOT.
Most park and ride facilities have posted signs at the entrance stating the maximum allowable time for vehicle parking, usually 48 hours. Maximum parking periods are enforced by law (see next question), so adhere to the rules to avoid possible towing charges.
The purpose of the facility is to serve community needs and to provide a convenient and safe transfer area for transit, carpool and vanpool passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
The Washington State Patrol (WSP)enforces park and ride laws and may tow vehicles exceeding the stated stay limit or if they appear to be abandoned per RCW 46.55.085. You may report suspicious vehicles to the WSP.
Evan Olsen
Policy Analyst
Public Transportation Division
360-705-6929
Mailing Address:
Washington State Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 47322
Mail Stop: 47387
Olympia, WA 98504