Lynnwood Link Light Rail Will Open August 30
Sound Transit announced that August 30 is the opening date of Lynnwood Link today. Snohomish County leaders called the light rail extension a "game-changer."
Daily Paid Parking Is Coming to Some Sound Transit Lots
Up to 10 Sound Transit-owned parking facilities -- including at all Link station parking facilities -- could see daily paid parking begin around the time that the Lynnwood Link Extension opens.
What to Look for in Seattle’s Next Transportation Levy
With a transportation levy going to ballot this fall, advocates want at least 50% of investments to be dedicated toward pedestrian, bike, and transit upgrades. They also want the City to go big, with a levy of at least $1.7 billion, but the Mayor appears set to go smaller.
Bob Kettle Moves to Keep Cars Clogging Pike Place
Whether the city should stay out of the business of making Pike Place Market's main corridor more pedestrian friendly was put front and center this week by Councilmember Bob Kettle, who proposed an amendment seeking to starve the idea of funding.
Washington’s State Transportation Budget Faces Multiple Time Bombs
The final piece of the decades-long replacement of the SR 520 bridge will move forward thanks to funding authorized this year, but Washington State's overall transportation budget is on rockier ground.
Orange Line Launch Adds Boost to Snohomish County’s Transit Network
The new Swift Orange Line brings 10-minute bus service on weekdays, improving options for riders trying to get across Snohomish County. It runs from Edmonds College to McCollum Park, connecting destinations like Lynnwood City Center and Mill Creek Town Center on the way.
Sunday Video: Amsterdam Temporarily Closed A Bridge (But Not To Bikes) For Repair
Amsterdam needed to repair an iconic and important bridge crossing, called "Berlagebrug." As part of that, the city installed a temporary bridge adjacent to...
Sound Transit Hires LAX Exec To Fix Its Transit Expansion Programs
Mestas will serve as Deputy CEO of Megaproject Delivery with responsibility in managing projects from start to finish. With many projects behind schedule and overbudget, righting the ship is badly needed.