Transportation

Benaroya Hall Closes Key ‘Symphony Station’ Elevator Outside Concert Hours

For more than a year, an elevator bank at University Street station has mostly been shuttered. The reason isn't because of broken or faulty...
Two northbound buses line up outside Lucky Pho on Fremont Avenue with another southbound Route 62 across the street.

Metro Seeing Early Signs of Labor Rebound and Ridership Momentum

Buoyed by a bump in compensation in new contract, Metro is ramping up bus driver recruitment and hopes to grow service by fall 2024. King...

Sound Transit Begins Replacing Aging Escalators, Starting with Chinatown Station

Elevators and escalators at the Chinatown station will all be new by 2026 following phased replacements. Sound Transit officials have approved the first phase of...
The sign along the road saying Snohomish is bicycle-friendly.

Cities in Snohomish County Plan to Become More Bicycle-Friendly

Snohomish County prides itself on being a bicycle-friendly destination. The most prominent recreational trail, the Centennial Trail, stretches from 1st Street in downtown Snohomish,...

Error at City Costs $1.5 Million in Car Tab Revenue, Impacting U District Bridge

Just over $1.5 million dollars of expected transportation revenue was not collected by the Washington Department of Licensing in 2023 due to an “administrative...

Seattle Transportation Plan Needs More Focus on Outcomes, Planning Commission Says

Seattle's Planning Commission is pressing for the citywide transportation plan currently being developed by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to contain more details...

Concepts for Amtrak Cascades Service Growth Have Arrived

Preliminary concepts for Amtrak Cascades service growth have surfaced, offering an early look into the potential direction of frequencies and infrastructure enhancements to support...
White van with passenger door open waits for riders in front of a brick building.

Metro Flex Microtransit Expands to Issaquah

King County Metro is expanding its on-demand microtransit service, Metro Flex, to serve the Issaquah area. The expanded service begins on October 16 as...