Yearly Archives: 2025
Spring 2025 Service Changes Coming to Puget Sound Transit Agencies
Puget Sound transit agencies will begin implementing their spring service changes as soon as Saturday, March 29, with some routes getting a frequency boost. We dive into the changes.
Op-Ed: Bruce Harrell’s Long History of Covering for Abusers
Over his career, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has repeatedly covered for abusers, exhibiting a dismissiveness toward women and a pattern of punching down against vulnerable people rather than standing up to the powerful, Ron Davis writes.
King County Council Wants Fewer ‘Ghost’ Buses and Better Data Collection
King County Metro has improved its delivery of scheduled trips over the past several years, but the King County Council wants to better track unplanned trip cancellations or “ghost” buses and improve communications with riders.
Federal Funding Review Jeopardizes $25 Million for Sound Transit Infill Station
Funds for Sound Transit's long-planned Graham Street Station between Columbia City and Othello are swept up in a review of USDOT grants awarded for projects that encourage active transportation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Join The Urbanist at Thursday Social to Talk Seattle Growth Plan
The Complete Communities Coalition will join us to share how we can ensure city council hears our voices on the One Seattle Plan. The social is from 6pm to 8pm on March 20 at TeKu Tavern.
Op-Ed: We Need a Bolder Bob Ferguson as Governor
We need a Bob Ferguson like we had in 2017 who stands up to and confronts Trump, John Burbank opines. We need a Bob Ferguson who fights for all of us to thrive, setting an example of what is possible as the federal government descends into a kleptocracy.
Who Is Hunter George, Sound Transit’s Newest Board Member?
A longtime councilmember from the small city of Fircrest, George brings a regional perspective on behalf of the South Sound area and an acknowledgement of the strong headwinds that Sound Transit faces, particularly in Pierce County.
Sound Transit Selects Design Approach for Graham Street Infill Station
Following an early planning process for the Graham Street infill station, Sound Transit has formally selected a particular location and design approach for the future Rainier Valley station.