Transportation

A rendering shows a green two-way bike facility with a concrete barrier next to the highway. Silhouette figures shows future users.

SDOT Studying Options to Finish Green Lake Bike Loop in New Survey

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has shared a new survey on its plans to complete the protected bike network on the west side...

Sunday Video: Will Texas’ High-Speed Rail Stations Be Any Good?

https://youtu.be/M-6e-mJ7hTI City Beautiful looks at where Texas Central’s high-speed rail stations might go and their potential once trains start arriving. Texas Central’s station location approach...
A photo of a raised drawbridge with a cyclists waiting in front of it.

University Drawbridge Closure Highlights Importance of Multimodal Solutions

Seattle needs a transportation network that can better adapt to the unexpected. Update - 12pm, 11/14/21, the University Bridge has been reopened for use. The...
A photo shows a bus in front a public art water feature with brightly colored images painted on cement.

Speedier Bus Service in 2022 and New Public Art, Among Pierce Transit Updates

Pierce Transit has had a rough patch recently with operator shortages forcing the agency to temporarily cutback bus service, but the agency has made...

Kitsap Transit Reducing and Adding Service, Other Adjustments on November 29th

Transit operator shortages continue to hit agencies across the region and nation. Kitsap Transit is yet another provider that will be partially reducing service...
A map shows the new design for the Burke Gilman trail on Shilshole Avenue NW where the trail crosses business driveways. Green paint marks the crossings.

A Closer Look at New Plans for the Burke-Gilman Trail’s ‘Missing Link’

Last week, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) announced that it had "refined" its earlier design of the stretch of the planned Burke-Gilman Trail...
Steve Hobbs on the senate floor with American flags in the foreground.

Inslee Taps Hobbs as Secretary of State, Ending His Reign as Senate Transportation Chair

Governor Jay Inslee announced today that State Senator Steve Hobbs as his pick as Secretary of State, the top election official in Washington State....
A drawing shows a translucent car driving on a highway with a light rail station on the right side of the road.

Freeway Ramp at Overlake Village Station Repeats Past Mistakes

Just over a month ago, our region celebrated the opening of three new light rail stations. The day was perhaps the most joyous celebration...