Sound Transit Queues Big Express Bus Network Changes after Light Rail Openings
The changes will impact riders throughout King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties as Sound Transit eliminates routes where travel times are competitive with new light rail options. The agency is also planning to launch a new overnight bus network to improve regional access.
SDOT Backpedals on Plans for Capitol Hill Bus Lane Removal
Work will continue on upgrades to E Union Street that will allow Route 2 buses to return to the corridor, but the idea of reopening the street to all westbound traffic has been taken off the table -- at least for now.
Op-Ed: Link Light Rail’s Success Depends on Second Downtown Seattle Tunnel
Some Sound Transit boardmembers have questioned the necessity of building a second light rail tunnel in downtown Seattle, arguing that routing Ballard Link through the existing tunnel could save billions. However, that arrangement introduces huge challenges of its own. Here's why a second tunnel is key to future plans.
Issaquah Mayor Pushes to Pull the Plug on Metro Flex Microtransit Service
Mayor Mary Lou Pauly's recommendation would halt on-demand transit service throughout most of the city, including in neighborhoods with very few other transit options. Issaquah Councilmembers are pushing to continue the program until it can be more robustly evaluated.
What’s Easier than Adding a Bus Lane in Seattle? Deleting One
The City of Seattle will be removing an East Union Street bus only lane set aside for the Route 2 this weekend, ceding to requests from nearby property owners who have complained about traffic changes in the area. Bus riders are chagrined.
King County Metro Delays Planned Electrification Work, Pushing Out Fiscal Cliff
Pivoting away from full-scale bus base retrofits that go all-in on battery electric buses means that Metro won't face a fiscal cliff until the early 2030s, according to budget writers. Metro's General Manager also framed the move as one that helps to preserve core bus services.
Op-Ed: Step Aside Waterfront, Long Neglected North Rainier Deserves Investment, Too
A thriving Mount Baker Transit Center requires pedestrian upgrades, a revitalized commercial district, and plenty of housing nearby. Unfortunately, the City of Seattle is investing elsewhere, with North Rainier an afterthought.
Op-Ed: SDOT’s Flawed Analysis of Denny Bus Lanes Is Political Theater
Assuming bottomless motorist demand and no mode shift to transit made the Seattle Department of Transportation's study of Denny Way bus lanes effectively worthless. Route 8 upgrades deserves real consideration.