More than 18% of Americans are planning road trips next year to Seattle and other FIFA World Cup host cities.
Why it matters: That could mean off-the-chart traffic jams in a city already known for terrible congestion.
By the numbers: Among modes of travel to the World Cup cities, the top choice highlighted in a survey from ParkMobile was traveling by car (47%), followed by plane (30%), train (3%), and bus (2%).
State of play: City officials are guiding fans toward public transportation as improvements are made ahead of next summer's tournament.
Almost90% of attendees from outside the host cities report a willingness to pay more for reserved, off-street parking during the World Cup compared to 80% of locals.
Only 12% of respondents to ParkMobile's survey said they prefer to take public transit to major events.
What's next: Seattle is hosting six matches in the 2026 World Cup that kicks off in Los Angeles on June 12.
