King County Climate Plan Needs ‘Serious Course Correction’ on Transportation
King County is falling behind on its climate goals due to a reticence to tackle transportation emissions, the top source of climate pollution in the region.
Everett Transit Still Studying Merger, Outlines Service Growth Strategy
Merging Everett Transit into Community Transit could take Everett from three 30-minute frequency or better local bus routes to 15. But consolidation is advancing slower than anticipated.
Sea-Tac Airport Got Very Close To Pre-Pandemic Passenger Peak in 2023
Just shy of its 2019 record, SEA clocked in with 50,887,260 passengers in 2023. That was up 10.7% from 2022.
Last Minute Push Seeks to Derail Route 40 Improvements
The project has gone out to bid, but business and freight advocates continue to campaign to pause and scale back Route 40 speed and reliability improvements.
In Search of a Culture of Transit in Car-Fixated America
Transit is woven into America's DNA. Despite car-centric policies, transit remains popular and primed for a comeback.
Kent Faces a Pedestrian and Bike Safety Emergency
2023 saw serious injuries and fatalities involving people who walk or bike skyrocket in Kent. The City has small improvements in the pipeline, but systemic changes may prove more elusive.
Sunday Video: North American High-Speed Rail Lines That Should Already Be Running
Ray Delahanty of CityNerd has an updated analysis of potentially high-performing corridors for high-speed rail in North America. Delahanty scores dozens of corridors, but...
Seattle Voters On Board with Big Transportation Levy, New Polling Shows
The survey found 56% of Seattleites supported a $1.7 billion transportation levy, with safety and transit top concerns.