Transit

Issaquah Eyes New I-90 Bridge to Connect to Future Light Rail Station

The preferred concept for an I-90 bridge in Central Issaquah would cost at least $110 million, and is seen as an essential component of creating a more connected neighborhood around a future light rail station. Councilmembers are wary about jumping in with both feet.

2017 Worst Intersection In Seattle: Denny And Stewart

Long roadways in Seattle like Rainier, MLK, and Aurora cut scars across Seattle’s landscape and have their share of bad intersections. But, even though...

Sunday Video: CityNerd Visits Seattle and Talks Freeway-Adjacent Rail (Hello, Northgate)

In September, Ray Delahanty of CityNerd made a visit to his hometown, Seattle, to ride Link light rail and share some takeaways from the...
An airy train station with a glass ceiling held by steel latticework.

Torpedoing NYC Decongestion Tolls Would Be National Setback

New York had been all geared up to become the first American city to implement congestion pricing later this month until Governor Kathy Hochul announced a stunning reversal, saying she intended to shelve the program on Wednesday. Transit riders and climate advocates are fighting back and aiming to block the move.

Metro Plans To Speed Up Beacon Hill’s Workhorse Route 36

King County Metro's Route 36, a workhorse route that connects riders throughout Beacon Hill and stretches from the Othello light rail station to Downtown...
King County Metro buses on Third Avenue during rush hour. (Bruce Englehardt)

The Case for Making Transit Free (and How to Pay for It)

As a community, Seattle has been struggling with numerous issues like income equality, our world-class congestion, and the regressive nature of our tax system....

Sound Transit Considers TOD For Roosevelt Station

Sound Transit is earnestly constructing its light rail extension to Northgate, including a subway station in the Roosevelt neighborhood, that will open in 2021....

King County Set To Part With Convention Place Station for $161 Million

Last week King County announced a tentative deal to sell perhaps the largest remaining undeveloped property in Seattle's city center. The 4.1-acre Convention Place...