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Seattle’s Monorail system is a great way to get around the city. Established in 1962, the monorail company has been working since the World Fair that same year. Over the course of 48 years, the transit system has acquired about 1.5 million passengers annually.The monorail safely accommodates 200 passengers and runs every ten minutes. There are two stations for the monorail: The Seattle Center and Westlake Center Mall stations. Each one is open seven days a week and operates between the hours of 9:00am to 11pm. So there’s even an alternative to driving for weekend workers. No need to worry about being late, either. The trek is only a mile long and you’ll arrive at the second station in only two minutes.The monorail is great for city dwellers/workers and helps erase the difficulty of finding a parking spot. Rates are fairly priced, too. For a round-trip, adult tickets cost 4, seniors pay 2, and younger students (5-12) cost 1.50. If you only use the track once, it’s half of the listed costs.Better yet, there’s even a rate for schools. If your class is planning a field trip, recommend the monorail for your city travel. Costs start at .75 cents for each passenger; just be sure to book in advance to secure the special price. The monorail company would prefer you book one day in advance.Avoid the hustle and bustle of downtown traffic and road closings and opt for the monorail. It’s quick and will start your day on a less stressful note.

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