Midweek Video: Sound Transit’s New Trains to More Places
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YImjvDFOt-E
Sound Transit has rolled out new Series 2 (Siemens S700) light rail trains. The agency showcases the features of their new trains that will...
Dow Constantine Makes Case for Fourth Term Built on Coalition Building Chops
King County Executive Dow Constantine is seeking a fourth term. His campaign war chest is vast and slate of endorsements is impressive, but for...
Sound Transit Gets New Trains Ahead of Northgate Link’s October 2nd Debut
The more you look at the new Link train’s face, the harder it is to discern exactly what emotion it’s trying to express. Is...
Sunday Video: Tokyo Has Built The World’s Best Subway
https://youtu.be/FFpG3yf3Rxk
The B1M says that Tokyo has the world’s best subway system. In this video, they explain why.
Trailhead Direct Returns for 2021 Season in June with Two Routes
King County Metro's popular city-to-trail transit service -- Trailhead Direct -- is returning in June after a year's-long pandemic-induced suspension. This year's Trailhead Direct...
Mountain Ferry on Rails Could Help Fund Stampede Pass Upgrades
A ferry on rails could help electric cars get across the Cascade Mountains without burning up their battery or sitting in traffic.
In my previous...
We Need a Holistic Traffic Model that Actually Works for Our Goals
It is time for America to get off the highway hamster wheel. Our dull-eyed pursuit of building more highways is a disaster for the...
Skip Freeway Expansions, Rebuild Stampede Pass
In previous coverage, we discussed the possibilities for local rail across the state, but also mentioned the problems with getting Stampede Pass ready for...