Transit

Sunday Video: Friends of the Benson Trolleys

https://vimeo.com/221306699 Take a step back in time to the golden age of streetcars in this video. Campaigners to restore the historic Benson waterfront trolleys share...

The Case for a Ballard to UW Waterfront Rapid Bus Line

King County Metro Transit's long-range plan would bring the county's RapidRide total to 40 by 2040. But something not envisioned is a route connecting...

State Senate Moves Funding Cuts Bill to Sound Transit 3 Out of Committee

The saga to cut car tab fees for wealthy car owners continues in the Washington State Legislature. On Tuesday, the Senate Transportation Committee convened...

Northgate Link Under Budget and On Schedule, Sound Transit Reports

Construction on the Northgate Link extension is moving ahead on-time and under budget. Sound Transit reports that the project is about $52 million under...

NE 65th St “Final Design” Now Merges Bike Lane and Bus Zones

With the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) working to implement safety improvements on NE 65th St between Ravenna Boulevard and 20th Ave NE in...

Are Transit Fare Violation Policies Fair?

Over the years, the issue of fare enforcement fairness has routinely been raised. In 2015, Metropolitan King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove sponsored legislation to...

New Community Shuttle Launches in Des Moines, County Executive to Christen Its Debut

This morning, King County Executive Dow Constantine, joined by other local dignitaries, will christen a new South King County bus route. The new Des...

Service Changes Planned for I-90 Corridor Buses in September

Sound Transit and King County Metro Transit are planning changes to the bus routes on a portion of the I-90 corridor. Changes are slated...