Transportation

A modern tram runs along grass in Nice with midrise building and trees flanking.

Envisioning a Car-Free Aurora Avenue

Livability would flourish in surrounding neighborhoods if cars were removed from one of Seattle's deadliest and most polluted streets. Today's Aurora Avenue in Seattle is...

Metro and Sound Transit Unveil Proposed East Link Bus Restructure

Author's Note: Some information in this article has been updated based upon new information from King County Metro. Several pieces of information are still...
A view of an elevated light rail track with a train approaching.

Seattleites Support a New Funding Measure to Expand Light Rail, Poll Finds

This summer in the lead up to decision-making on whether or not to delay projects promised in the Sound Transit 3 measure, the Northwest...

Midweek Video: Lynnwood Link Construction Progress from Above

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9u1e3ikQ6c Progress on the Lynnwood Link light rail extension is going well. This video offers an aerial view of light rail construction and new developments...
A postcard depicting a Pingo to Transit van and riders.

Metro Launches Pingo Microtransit Service in Kent

A new on-demand microtransit service launched in the Kent area today. Known as Pingo, King County Metro is piloting the service throughout much of...
teal streetcar in Pioneer Square with Smith Tower and other buildings

With Simple Improvements, Streetcars Can Thrive in Seattle

Line extensions into neighborhoods like Belltown and the Central District are part of a set of solutions that would improve Seattle's streetcars. ...
A photo of an elevated Link light rail line over a street.

A Transit Rider’s Guide to the Northgate Link Light Rail Extension

What you need to know about transit service and special events for the Northgate extension opening on October 2nd. It's a mere two and a...

Sunday Video: The Wrong Way to Set Speed Limits

https://youtu.be/bglWCuCMSWc Not Just Bikes explains how most speed limits are set on North American streets and road using the 85th Percentile technique as well as...