Sports enthusiasts can look forward to a weekend of baseball, soccer and bicycling this Friday, May 7 through Sunday, May 9.  The Seattle Department of Transportation encourages motorists headed to the events in the SODO area to help reduce traffic congestion by taking one of the many alternate modes of transportation  available –  the Sounder, Link Rail, Metro Transit, or car pool.

Friday, May 7
Mariners vs LA Angels: 7:10 – 10 p.m.
Safeco Field
34,000 estimated attendance
Motorists can expect congestion in the area surrounding the stadium

Saturday, May 8
Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy:  1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Qwest Field
34,000 estimated attendance.
Motorists will likely encounter heavy traffic throughout the SODO area.

Seattle Mariners vs LA Angels:  6:10 – 10 p.m.
Safeco Field
30,000 estimated attendance
Motorists can expect congestion in the area surrounding the stadium

Sunday, May 9
Bicycle Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Along Lake Washington Boulevard – people can walk, bicycle, roller blade, and skate board
Lake Washington Boulevard will be closed to vehicle traffic from just south of Mount Baker Beach to the entrance to Seward Park.

Seattle Mariners vs LA Angels: 1:10 – 4 p.m.
Safeco Field
21,000 estimated attendance
Motorists can expect congestion in the area surrounding the stadium.