Transportation

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Lynnwood’s City Center: Transforming Strip Malls into a Dense Urban Neighborhood

Like many suburban American cities that saw major growth in the second half of the 20th century, Lynnwood lacks a defined central commercial area....

Pierce Transit Launches New Battery-Electric Buses Into Service

New battery-electric buses (BEBs) will start appearing on Pierce Transit routes, the agency has announced today, just in time for the holidays. Six new...

Seattle’s State Transportation Priorities for 2022: Pedestrian Streets and Freeway Removal

Every year in advance of the state legislature convening for its new session, cities around the state update their agenda. The Washington State legislature's...
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West Seattle High-Rise Bridge on Track to Reopen Mid 2022

The West Seattle High-Rise Bridge will soon become a "very active construction site," according to an update from the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT)....
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What Everyone Took Away from Seattle’s 2022 Budget

The Seattle City Council approved the City's 2022 budget on Monday after a few dramatic last-minute amendment showdowns. Advocacy groups quickly set to work...
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Lynnwood Link Light Rail Extension Officially 50% Complete

Sound Transit has announced a big milestone for the expansion of Link light rail in the Puget Sound region. The Lynnwood Link Extension is...

Sound Transit’s Escalators and Elevators Are Broken Too Often, But A Better System Lies...

Escalators and elevators are a persistent problem for Sound Transit. The agency has had constant troubles at newer facilities like Capitol Hill and University...
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Streetcar and 101 ‘Ghost’ Positions at SPD Survive Budget Deliberations

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) has a special privilege granted to no other department in the City. The City allocates funding to SPD for...