Sound Transit Snags Federal Grant for South King County Bus Stations
The federal programs are aimed at repairing past harms from transportation infrastructure, but the two long-planned Stride stations leave much unrepaired.
Sound Transit has...
Spring Service Change Brings Shifts in Transit Service Across Puget Sound
Transit riders across the region will see changes to bus routes at the end of March, including the launch of the long-awaited Orange Line in Snohomish County and an express version of Pierce Transit's Route 1.
Seattle Waterfront Park Project Finally Enters Its Home Stretch
A new aquarium and "Overlook Walk" to Pike Place Market headline a revamped Seattle Waterfront just one year away from its grand opening, all made possible by tearing down the Alaskan Way Viaduct.
Sunday Video: Shortest May Not Be Fastest
Most everyone wants to get from Point A to Point B as fast as they can. The straightest line (route) may be the shortest...
Metro Breaks Ground on New Electric Bus Base in Tukwila
King County Metro started construction on a new million zero-emissions bus base in Tukwila this month. It will house 120 battery-electric buses currently on order and arriving in a few short years. Metro is betting heavily on battery buses getting more dependable.
Port Townsend Just Quietly Ditched Its Off-Street Parking Mandates
Small but mighty Port Townsend appears to be the first city in Washington State to have fully ditched its off-street parking requirements.
New Alki Elementary School Draws Another Appeal, Even After Adding Parking Lot
Even after plans for a new Alki Elementary were redesigned to add parking, the project is caught in another appeal alleging there still isn't enough proposed parking. The delays triggered by the appeals have cost the school district at least $3 million so far.
Sound Transit Unveils Plan to Boost Initial Lynnwood Link Frequencies
Sound Transit revealed a plan to boost Lynnwood Link frequencies to 10 minutes and provide more four-car trains. Officials had warned of a severe capacity pinch after the 1 Line extension opens but before light rail can cross the I-90 bridge to reach Sound Transit's new Bellevue train base.