Orange Line Launch Adds Boost to Snohomish County’s Transit Network

The new Swift Orange Line brings 10-minute bus service on weekdays, improving options for riders trying to get across Snohomish County. It runs from Edmonds College to McCollum Park, connecting destinations like Lynnwood City Center and Mill Creek Town Center on the way.

U Link Service Begins Saturday

Seattle's first light rail stations to open since Sea-Tac Station in 2009 open this Saturday March 19th, at 10 a.m. Capitol Hill Station and the University...

Transpo Notes: Repairing Leaks, New Fare Paid Zones, and Sounder Service Changes

This Transpo Notes roundup touches on a mix of transit stories, including: Leaky ceiling repairs underway at U District Station;New Fare Paid Zones coming to...

Council Contemplates Seattle Transportation Benefit District Reforms

The voter-approved Seattle Transportation Benefit District (STBD) is getting its first big policy reform since the passage of Proposition 1 in 2014. The tax...

Constantine Pushes Back on Conflict Allegations Surrounding Sound Transit CEO Bid

Dow Constantine pointed to past Sound Transit board members who have unsuccessfully tried to become the agency's CEO, and defended the process that has taken place so far to get to five finalists, including himself.

Mercer Island Abandons Long Legal Fight Against Sound Transit

Municipality will pay transit agency $2.1 million and drop claims surrounding East Link extension. Last week, without public discussion, the Mercer Island City Council approved...

Metro Wants Feedback On Late Night Service

King County Metro is wading into a process to evaluate and overhaul the late night bus network. The agency has long operated a late night...

Sound Transit Capital Program Realignment Process Slowed Down to Mid-2021

The Sound Transit Board of Directors are punting on a realignment program of capital expansion projects for at least a year, allowing current projects...