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Transportation

Amtrak Advances Major Seattle Rail Yard Expansion

Amtrak is updating its Seattle rail yard to handle an expanded modern fleet of trains via a newly announced $300 million in funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

King County Metro Faces Looming Fiscal Cliff

King County Metro is projecting a significant budget shortfall by 2028 if its current spending plan is maintained, thanks to lagging sales tax revenue, increased costs, and ambitious fleet electrification plans.
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J Line Breaks Ground, Delivering Bus and Bike Upgrades by 2027

The groundbreaking for the RapidRide J between Downtown, Eastlake, and the U District marks the last RapidRide project scheduled to open in Seattle this decade.

Lynnwood Link Brings Huge Ridership Boost to Community Transit’s Swift Network

All three Swift Bus Rapid Transit routes operated by Community Transit saw double digit increases in ridership following the extension of light rail into Snohomish County, including a 36% jump for the Orange Line.

Overlook Walk Finally Opens as the New Seattle Waterfront’s Centerpiece

The new pedestrian connection, park, and gathering space all in one was envisioned as a key component of Seattle's new waterfront since work started on the project over a decade ago.

Transportation Chair Saka Questions School Zone Camera Expansion Plan

A plan to expand the number of school zone speed cameras has been in the works for nearly two years. But Councilmember Rob Saka is raising questions about the idea and funds allocated to make it happen.
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Week Without Driving Challenge Expands to 50 States from Seattle Launchpad

In four years, the Week Without Driving Challenge has grown from a small event with a dozen elected leaders in the Puget Sound area to a national event with participants in all 50 states. Founder Anna Zivarts shares her thoughts on that journey.

Sound Transit Board Forges Ahead on West Seattle Link Despite Cost Jumps

Despite significantly increased costs, the Sound Transit board is full steam ahead on advancing West Seattle Link to full design. What could that mean for the entire Sound Transit 3 plan?