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All Photo Credits: Visit Seattle/Rachael Jones Media

In celebration of MLB All-Star Week in Seattle July 7-11, 2023, the Seattle Center Monorail presents the first-ever art installation on monorail guideway columns! In collaboration with Visit Seattle, Seattle Monorail Services, Seattle Center, and Climate Pledge Arena, local muralist Brady Black created sixteen murals depicting eight baseball players and eight Seattle sports fans to adorn the monorail columns. Highlighting both players and fans alike, Black wanted to signify the connection between baseball and the community. When designing the murals, Black utilized a paint-by-number system allowing both youth artists from Urban ArtWorks as well Seattle residents to participate in the mural creation.

“I am thrilled to announce an extraordinary public art program that celebrates the talents of our local artists and pays tribute to the stars of baseball,” says Marshall Foster, Interim Director of Seattle Center. “This groundbreaking initiative merges the worlds of sports and art, captivating our community and visitors alike. The Seattle Center Monorail, an iconic symbol of our city, will transform the support columns along 5th Ave into a moving gallery, adorned with stunning renderings created by our talented local artists. We invite everyone to join us in experiencing this unique installation downtown as we celebrate and welcome MLB All-Star Week to Seattle and embrace the dynamic fusion of athletics and art!”

Reflecting on the Seattle Center Monorail’s importance as a community connector – especially during major citywide events – Seattle Monorail Services President Megan Ching says, “Seattle Center Monorail was built for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair to provide a fast, direct connection between downtown and the Fairgrounds. Sixty years later, the system continues to serve as an important transportation link to Seattle Center and its surrounding neighborhoods. We look forward to welcoming baseball fans to our city! We are excited to play our part in supporting local artists, promoting major civic events, and helping to re-energize downtown Seattle with new and interesting art displayed on this historic system.”

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Free Youth ORCA Rides at Seattle Center Monorail

All Aboard!

Effective May 1, 2023: Youth (ages 6-18) with a valid Youth ORCA card will receive $0 fare upon tapping their card at Seattle Center Monorail. Youth without a valid Youth ORCA card must purchase a monorail ticket ($1.75/one-way) from a monorail ticket vending machine. Student IDs & verbal communication of age are not accepted for free youth ORCA fare.

How to Use ORCA at Seattle Center Monorail

• For all ORCA cards, you only need to tap on (like a bus) and do not need to tap off
• ORCA Lift and RRFP ORCA cards are accepted
• Regional day passes purchased on an ORCA card are accepted
• Transfers on an ORCA card are accepted – if your fare purchased within the 2 hour transfer period has a trip value less than $3.50, the difference must be paid through E-Purse.
• ORCA PugetPass with a trip value of at least $3.50 are accepted – if your PugetPass trip value is less than $3.50, the difference must be paid through E-Purse.
• Paper tickets/transfers are not accepted
• As of May 14, 2022, the new ORCA system at all transit agencies only allows for one (1) ORCA card to be used per person
  • Regardless of E-Purse balance, all yellow ORCA readers only allow one tap per card.
  • Any additional people must purchase a monorail ticket or use their own ORCA card.

How to purchase a Youth ORCA card

Youth ORCA cards must be purchased online or at a transit agency customer service location. Seattle Center Monorail does not sell or renew Youth ORCA cards.

Buy Online: https://www.myorca.com/buy-online/

• Online Card orders have an estimated delivery time of 5-10 business days of purchase. Orders are not processed on weekends or holidays. ORCA agencies are not responsible for delays in the US Postal Service
• Proof of age documentation is required before adding to shopping cart.
  • K-12 student ID, state ID or driver’s license, birth certificate, or passport

Buy In-Person: ORCA Customer Service Locations

• Must bring proof of age documentation in-person (listed above)

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Alternate Routes to Seattle Center Monorail

Due to damage in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel, Sound Transit 1 Line trains are single tracking between Capitol Hill Station & Stadium Station until further notice.

Trains are running every 35 to 40 minutes from Capitol Hill Station to Int’l Dist/Chinatown Station.

Access to Seattle Center Monorail’s Westlake Station via the 1 Line will be delayed, therefore, bus routes with stops near the Monorail’s Westlake Station (5^th and Pine) are recommended and are listed below. We’ve also included some direct routes that serve Seattle Center/Uptown.

Please note that this does not effect Seattle Center Monorail service between Seattle Center and Westlake Center.

From South:

• King County Metro #36 (Othello Station/Beacon Hill/Chinatown/ID) → Exit at 3^rd & Pike → Monorail (5^th & Pine) to Seattle Center
• King County Metro #124 (Tukwila Internat’l Blvd Station/Georgetown) → Exit at 3^rd & Union → Monorail (5^th & Pine) to Seattle Center
• King County Metro #3/4 (Judkins Park/Madrona/Seattle U) → Seattle Center
• King County Metro #101 (Fairwood, Renton) → Exit at 4^th & Union → Monorail (5^th & Pine) to Seattle Center
• King County Metro #150 (Southcenter/Tukwila) → Exit at 4^th and Union → Monorail (5^th and Pine) to Seattle Center
• Sound Transit Express Route 590/594 (Tacoma) → Exit at 4^th & Stewart → Monorail (5^th & Pine) to Seattle Center

From Capitol Hill:

• King County Metro #8 (Mount Baker/Central District) → Seattle Center
• King County Metro #10, 11 (Capitol Hill) → Exit at 4^th & Pine → Monorail (5^th & Pine) to Seattle Center
• King County Metro #49 (U District/Broadway) → Exit at 4^th & Pine → Monorail (5^th & Pine) to Seattle Center

From North:

• RapidRide D Line (Crown Hill/Ballard/Interbay) →Uptown

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About the Monorail:

Seattle Center Monorail provides fast, direct transportation between Westlake Center (400 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98101) and Seattle Center (next to the Space Needle, just a few minutes from Climate Pledge Arena). Built for the 1962 World’s Fair, Seattle Center Monorail has carried millions of passengers during its 60 years of service. All NCAA Women’s Basketball ticketholders are eligible to receive free transit passes to travel to and from Climate Pledge Arena to get to ticketed events. If you are traveling during a non-event window of time, passengers can purchase tickets to ride the Monorail from ticket vending machines at both stations or tap an ORCA card.

Monorail Hours of Service During NCAA Women’s Basketball:

• Friday, March 24, 2023: 7:30am-11:00pm
• Saturday, March 25, 2023: 8:30am-11:00pm
• Sunday, March 26, 2023: 8:30am-9:00pm
• Monday, March 27, 2023: 7:30am-9:00pm

Connecting from Light Rail (1 Line) to Monorail:

Many fans will use Sound Transit 1 Line which travels between SeaTac/Airport Station and Northgate Station and has 19 stations. To get to Climate Pledge Arena, you will take the 1 Line to Westlake Station. Once you exit at Westlake Station, go up one level to the Mezzanine level and look for signs to get to Monorail. The Monorail is located on the third floor of Westlake Center (400 Pine Street); there is a dedicated stairwell and elevator that provides access to the Monorail Platform. Once there, you will need to open your transit pass for the Monorail in the Kraken mobile app and show it to a customer service representative who will scan your pass and provide entry to the loading zone where you can board the next available train.

Accessing Your Free Transit Pass for an NCAA Women’s Basketball Game:

1. You’ll need to download the Seattle Kraken Mobile App to access your free public transit pass. Your free public transit pass is available for use 2 hours before doors open and 2 hours after the games.
2. Create an account for the Seattle Kraken Mobile App.
3. Tap on “Ticketing” to link your account with your Ticketmaster account – you’ll need your Ticketmaster login to connect and receive a valid transit pass.
4. Tap on “Travel” and follow the directions below to redeem your free transit pass.

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The proposed increases affect adult fares in 2022 and adult, youth, and reduced fares in 2023.

Here are the details on the proposed two-phase fare increases:

• Adult, ages 19-64, one-way, currently $3.00, increases to $3.25 one-way adult, effective July 1, 2022. Adult one-way fare increases to $3.50 one-way effective January 1, 2023.
• Youth, ages 6-18, one-way, currently $1.50, increases to $1.75 one-way, effective January 1, 2023.
• Reduced rate one-way, currently $1.50, increases to $1.75 one-way, effective January 1, 2023.
• Adult monthly pass, non-ORCA, currently $60, increases to $65, effective July 1, 2022. Adult monthly pass, non-ORCA, increases to $70, effective January 1, 2023.
• Reduced monthly pass, non-ORCA, currently $30, increases to $35. Effective January 1, 2023

Fares are increasing to keep up with rising costs and our commitment to preserving this historic system. Passengers purchase monorail tickets using the ticket vending machines located at both Seattle Center and Westlake Monorail Stations.

Additionally, since 2019, passengers can use an ORCA card as fare payment on Seattle Center Monorail. Seattle Center Monorail offers a 50% discount on fares for income-eligible residents through the ORCA LIFT Program. Seattle Center Monorail also participates in the ORCA subsidized annual pass program which provides fully subsidized transportation for people who qualify.

Public Comment Opportunities

The public may comment on the proposed fare increases via email:  denise.wells@seattle.gov or by phone: 206-615-0258 through Monday, June 27. 2022.

Comments will also be accepted at a Public Meeting online via Webex on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 4:30 pm | (UTC-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

• Join link:  https://seattle.webex.com/seattle/j.php?MTID=m277b4b88ce436c3a58e55625456fb58c
• Join by phone: +1-206-207-1700 United States Toll (Seattle), +1-408-418-9388 United States Toll
• Webinar number/Access Code: 2496 323 6006, Webinar password: MJgmDYJm243 (65463956 from phones)

About Seattle Center Monorail

Built for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, Seattle Center Monorail travels directly between Seattle Center and Westlake Center (5^th Avenue and Pine Street). During normal operating service, the train departs approximately every 10 minutes, and during peak operating service, the trains depart approximately every 5 minutes.  Each train can carry up to 250 passengers per trip. The system has undergone significant renovations over the past 15 years to ensure its continued operation well into the 21^st century.

Seattle Center Monorail is the nation’s first full-scale commercial monorail system providing a fun, quick and convenient link between downtown Seattle and Seattle Center. The current hours of operation are:  Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. During the summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day, hours will be extended to 11 p.m. daily.

Seattle Center Monorail is operated by a private concessionaire, Seattle Monorail Services, for the City of Seattle.

About Seattle Center

Seattle Center is celebrating 60 years with all that is “New, Now, and Next” as Seattle’s hub for arts, sports, community events, and cultural festivals. Originally built for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, the dynamic 74-acre campus has transformed over the years to respond to, reflect, and represent the region’s ever-broadening community. Seattle Center and its iconic International Fountain are often referred to as the “Heart of Seattle,” serving as a treasured community gathering place where the local, regional, national, and international visitors come together every day. Today more than 30 cultural, educational, sports and entertainment organizations reside on the grounds, along with a diverse variety of public programs and thousands of events attracting more than 12 million visitors each year. At Seattle Center, part of Uptown Arts & Cultural District and home to Climate Pledge Arena, our purpose is to create exceptional events, experiences, and environments that delight and inspire the human spirit to build stronger communities. Activities at the Center generate $1.864 billion in business activity and $631 million in labor income. Seattle Center extends special thanks to its Official Seattle Center Sponsors – Alaska Airlines, The Climate Pledge, Coors Light, Pepsi, Premera, Symetra, T-Mobile, and WaFd Bank.

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You’re invited! Join us for the Monorail’s 60^th Birthday Celebration at Seattle Center Station on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Stop by for snacks and fun – enjoy music, activities, raffle prizes, memorabilia on display, and we hope you’ll sign our birthday banner! The festivities begin at 11:30am, and the first 200 guests to arrive will receive a special commemorative monorail coin. The Monorail will be free to ride from 11:00am-1:00pm for the festivities!

Where: Seattle Center Monorail Station (near the Space Needle)

When: 11:30am-1:00pm on Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Who: Open to the public

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Today, Seattle Monorail Services marked the groundbreaking and start of construction of $6.6 Million of privately funded improvements to help shape the future of the Seattle icon and strengthen its connection to the regional transit network.

The improvements are a part of Climate Pledge Arena and The Seattle Kraken’s investment in Seattle Center Monorail. In 2020, the organizations announced that all fans traveling to Seattle Kraken games will have free transit access, including use of the Monorail.

The construction, which will be complete in Fall 2021, includes:

• Modernizations that double system capacity, provide better access, and strengthen the connection to Link Light Rail and the regional bus network
• Increasing the size of the passenger boarding area at Westlake Station
• Allowing boarding through all eight doors to increase the number of trips the trains can make during peak service
• Adding ticket machines and a faregate system at both stations that enables passengers to scan their ticket or ORCA card for entry

The Monorail will suspend passenger service from April 12-May 5, but will resume operation and remain open throughout the rest of the construction process.

During the temporary Monorail closure, we recommend King County Metro Bus Route #3 and #4 to travel between Downtown Seattle and Seattle Center.

• To Downtown: 5^th Ave and Broad St. (Outside of MoPOP) Ride Bus Route 3 or 4 until 3^rd Ave. and Pike St.
• To Seattle Center: 3^rd Ave and. Pike St. (Outside of Ross), Ride Bus Route 3 or 4 until 5^thAve. and Broad St.

Click here to view route schedule and map for Route 3 & 4

Click here for the King County Metro Trip Planner

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Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 7:30am-9:00pm

Saturday-Sunday: 8:30am-9:00pm

Hours of operation will be extended for events at Climate Pledge Arena to provide transportation to and from Arena events. For a full list of extended hours of operation for Arena events, Visit Here.

*Please check our “Rider Alerts” for current updates.

Below is a comprehensive list of COVID-19 safety measures at the Seattle Center Monorail.

Safety Procedures & Social Distancing Implementation

• Seattle Monorail Services strongly encourages wearing a mask in the stations and on the trains.
• To reduce our employee’s exposure to germs, the Monorail is only accepting ORCA cards and credit/debit cards. The Monorail is temporarily suspending the acceptance of cash, which requires employees to handle bills and coins from the customer and increases risk to our employees.
• Regular PA announcements encouraging people to spread out on the platform and inside the train to abide by social distancing guidelines.
• Stanchions are blocking off the far ends of both trains to provide distance between where the public sits, and where our monorail drivers sit and operate the trains. Find a seat anywhere else on the train, but not next to or behind the monorail driver.
• The doors closet to the drivers (at the very far ends of each train) are temporarily turned off to prevent passengers from boarding or disembarking near the driver.

Our Cleaning Procedures

The following protocols are implemented to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19:

• Seattle Monorail Services (SMS) is only operating one train per day to ensure concentrated effort on sanitizing the train that is carrying passengers.
• Each day, a deep clean occurs on the train that will be in service the next day.
• All employees are provided with paid breaks throughout their shifts to go and wash their hands and wipe down their workstations. SMS employees will clean their workstations before and after their scheduled shift and their designated breaks; all employees will be provided with ample paid time to do this.

Employee Protocols

In addition to recommendations from the CDC and FTA guidance, all SMS employees are required to adhere to the following procedures:

• Mandatory temperature checks occur for all SMS employees before they begin a shift.
• All employees are provided with Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) which includes washable cloth masks and nitrile gloves.
• All employees are required to wear masks during their shift.
• All employees completed a mandatory training on online safety training. All employees have completed the training before returning to work. Hands-on training is also provided on-site. Safety and disinfecting processes are audited by managers and supervisors.
• All employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to be eligible to be scheduled unless SMS has formally waived the requirement due to a written physician recommendation or employee notification of sincerely help religious beliefs against the vaccination.

Signage

The signage below reflects current safety protocols and is posted in stations, on ticket booths, and throughout the trains.

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Since 1962, Seattle Center Monorail has been the fastest, most direct way to travel between downtown and Seattle Center. Today, we are excited to announce a partnership between Seattle Monorail Services and NHL Seattle! Seattle Monorail Services (SMS) is the private company that operates the City-owned Monorail through a Concession Agreement. Seattle Center Monorail will be included as a key transportation partner for the new Arena opening in 2021.

In just shy of a month from now, Seattle Center Monorail will celebrate its 58^th year of service in Seattle. The Monorail was built for the 1962 World’s Fair. During the six months of the Fair, this system carried over 8 million passengers, equivalent to about 45,000 passengers per day.

SMS is thrilled about the commitment NHL Seattle has made to identify alternative ways to manage transportation.

SMS and NHL Seattle will make private capital investments at Westlake Station that will double system capacity, improve accessibility, and better connect the Monorail with the regional transit network. These improvements are an investment in an enduring and iconic system, leveraging the vision that City leaders had nearly six decades ago.

These improvements were informed by the Station Configuration Evaluation Report completed by VIA Architecture in 2018. A major recommendation from the study was to increase capacity by decreasing the amount of time it takes to load and unload passengers from each train. Monorail station improvements seek to accomplish the following:

• Once the improvements are implemented at Westlake Station, passengers will be able to exit and enter the monorail through all eight doors.
• Vertical access to street level, Link Light Rail, and parking will be improved with access to Westlake Center’s retail elevator and escalators during peak ridership periods in addition to the existing elevator and stairwell which already provide direct access to 5th Avenue and the Downtown Transit Tunnel.
• At Seattle Center Station, during peak ridership periods, the platform will be able to be reconfigured to allow boarding from both exterior platforms, currently where passengers are used to exiting from, to maximize capacity and keep lines moving quickly.
• Operationally, at both stations, SMS is working towards a solution where passengers will be able to tap their ORCA cards or redeem their monorail tickets at automated fare gates; passengers who need to purchase their tickets will be able to do so at ticket kiosks.

VIA Architecture is working with Seattle Monorail Services and NHL Seattle to design this transformative project.

Public transportation is an important way attendees will get to NHL games at the new Arena. Today, NHL Seattle also announced that they will offer subsidized public transit for all fans attending hockey games at the New Arena.

NHL Seattle becomes the first Seattle-based sports franchise and only the third professional sports organization in the U.S. to offer a free public transit benefit for fans. Only the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and the Golden State Warriors have similar programs-and Seattle’s is by far the most ambitious. The only exception will be fans who already receive ORCA card subsidies from employers.

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Seattle Center Monorail will accept ORCA as a fare payment option beginning Monday, October 7, 2019. Present your ORCA card to the Monorail cashier to pay your fare.

Celebrating ORCA Acceptance – October 7-11, 2019

To celebrate, we’re giving away small goodies to the first 100 people who use their ORCA card when riding the Monorail. Additionally, we’ll be partnering with some fantastic Seattle Center attractions to give away prizes to a few randomly selected ORCA cardholders using the Monorail.

Prizes include tickets to Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP), Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Seattle Rep, Pacific Science Center, SIFF, and monorail t-shirts! We hope to see you at the Monorail!

How to use your ORCA card at the Monorail

1. Present ORCA card to pay your fare
2. Cashier will tap card and return it to you
3. Board Monorail and enjoy the ride!

If your PugetPass or transfer value is less than the Monorail fare, pay the difference with E-purse or cash. Please note, ORCA transfers will be accepted. Paper transfers will not be accepted.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Will you accept ORCA LIFT or RRFP cards?

A: Yes! We will accept all ORCA card types including adult, youth, ORCA LIFT and Regional Reduced Fare Program (RRFP) for seniors (65+) and people with disabilities.

Q: Can I use my company provided ORCA card or my PugetPass (monthly pass)?

A: Yes! Commuters with employer-provided ORCA Business Passport can use their ORCA card with no additional out-of-pocket cost. People who use monthly PugetPass or E-Purse should make sure they have enough money on their ORCA card to pay any fare difference. For example, if you have a PugetPass at the $2.75 value, when you present your ORCA card at the Monorail for an adult one way, you will be asked to pay $0.25 difference. If you have available funds on your E-purse, the $0.25 will automatically deduct.

King County Metro has plenty of other helpful ORCA FAQs available to read here.

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We’re excited to share that VIA Architecture has completed its Seattle Center Monorail Stations Reconfiguration Evaluation Report. This report outlines potential improvements to the Seattle Center Monorail that will increase capacity, improve accessibility, and better connect it with the regional transit network and downtown resources.

We want to thank all the community members and organizations who participated in providing feedback to inform the study. Below is a link to download and view the report.

VIA Architecture Monorail Reconfiguration Evaluation Report

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With plans underway for renovating KeyArena and bringing a new NHL hockey franchise to Seattle, Seattle Center and Seattle Monorail Services are exploring how to make it easier to use the Seattle Monorail to travel to and from Seattle Center, and connect to Link Light Rail.

We are interested in learning how our riders use the monorail as well as how you might use it in the future and what improvements might be supported.

We look forward to receiving your feedback by April 1!

CLICK HERE for the survey!

Thank you very much for your help!  

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Ever wished you could go inside a storybook? In Story Drama we go beyond reenactment to create new characters and dramatic situations in which we work together to overcome all sorts of challenges. Experience the excitement of drama and working as an ensemble while actively enjoying the best in children’s literature.

Saturday October 28, 2017 at 10:30 – 11:30 am

Climb aboard our parked train for an interactive presentation of the book Leonardo the Terrible by Mo Willems!

THE BOOK

Leonardo is truly a terrible monster—terrible at being a monster, that is. No matter how hard he tries, he can’t seem to frighten anyone. Determined to succeed, Leonardo sets himself to training and research, only to find that scaring people isn’t quite as satisfying as he thought it would be.

WHO THIS IS FOR

Children ages 3.5–5 and their accompanying adult, up to 80 guests.

DETAILS

• Receive a free round-trip ticket to ride the Monorail
• Qualify for a door prize
• Restrooms available at the Armory

Click here to register!

Hosted by the Seattle Monorail

Presented by Seattle Children’s Theatre

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The Space Needle Renovation has begun!

The Space Needle is open 365 days a year, but the Observation Deck will be partially closed due to renovations. Open Monday – Saturday 9 AM – 9 PM, and Sunday 9 AM – 8 PM. Click here to buy tickets for the Space Needle! Continue reading for more information on the Space Needle Renovation.

What’s going on?

The Space Needle renovation is apart of the Century Project, a privately funded project focused on both preservation and renovation. The $100 million renovation will update the Needle’s physical systems, as well as dramatically enhancing the view of the city. The interior and exterior of the Observation Deck will have floor-to-ceiling glass, to focus on the 360° views of the Puget Sound area. The restaurant level will be the first-of-its-kind with a rotating glass floor, unveiling unique views of the structure that have never been seen before.

Here are some of the key features of the renovation from the Century Project press release:

• New glass structural barriers will replace the wire safety “caging” on the outer open-air Observation Deck.
• The new exterior glass barriers will match the flow of the building, dipping outward at a small angle, offering a seamless sight line.
• Sleek glass benches will be apart of alternating glass barriers on the outer open-air Observation Deck.
• In the interior, floor-to-ceiling glass will take the place of the low-level walls, creating amazing views immediately off the elevator. An open circular stairway will wind down from the Observation Deck to the restaurant level. At the base of the new stairway will be a glass-floored oculus revealing views of the Space Needle’s steel superstructure, as well as the elevators and counterweights.
• The restaurant level will also feature floor-to-ceiling glass and will upgrade its original rotating floor to one of glass, creating an awe-inspiring new view — a look down to the Space Needle’s structure itself, the mechanics of the rotating floor, and the sprawling Seattle Center campus below.
• On the Observation Deck, accessibility will greatly improve with a custom-designed, state-of-the- art ADA Lift, the addition of double-sized doors, as well as wider stairways.

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