Sound Transit Board Averts Big Delays with Hybrid ST3 Realignment
NE 130th Street Station opens in 2025 and Graham Street and Boeing Access Road Stations open in 2031 under the amended plan.
The Sound Transit...
Most Seattleites Are Willing to Pay More to Speed Up Link Light Rail Expansion,...
In a recent poll, 71% of Seattle voters said they would approve a new funding measure to avoid Sound Transit 3 delays.
Urbanist action alert:...
Senate Compromise Torches Most Progressive Elements of Biden Infrastructure Plan
When President Joe Biden's $2.25 trillion jobs plan proposed $20 billion for a Reconnecting Communities fund that could be used for urban freeway removal...
The Final Act: Sound Transit 3 Realignment Plan Vote Takes Center Stage on Thursday
Update (8/2/2021): This article was updated to include additional amendments that were published on August 2, 2021.
A final vote on realignment of the Sound...
Sound Transit Emphasizes Express Bus Service in Tacoma and Federal Way in 2022 Proposal
ST Express bus service is a big focus for improvement in Sound Transit's 2022 service proposal. Next year, all-day frequencies are poised to improve...
Hybrid Approach Salvaging Timelines for Sound Transit 3 Projects Could Solve Realignment Woes
A hybrid approach that could partially or fully salvage Sound Transit 3 (ST3) project delivery timelines may become the preferred realignment plan. On Thursday,...
Metro Outlines Bus Service Restorations in October and Beyond
King County Metro is continuing to boost bus service via three rounds of service restorations. Changes coming in October and March will bring the...
Sound Transit 3 Affordability Gap Shrinks by $1.4 Billion, But Difficult Decisions Remain
The financial outlook for Sound Transit has greatly improved over the second quarter of the year. On Thursday, the Sound Transit board of directors...