2 Line Beats Ridership Expectations, 1 Line Has Second-Best Month Ever
Ridership on the abridged Eastside-only 2 Line has surpassed agency expectations, with daily light rail boardings hovering around 6,000 between May and July. The Link 1 Line also posted strong ridership numbers this summer.
Expert Advisors Tells Sound Transit a Culture of Urgency Still Lacking
Sound Transit boardmembers heard from experts on the agency's Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and their own independent consultant, Dave Peters, as part of a...
Shoreline Touts Infrastructure Investments Under Construction Near 148th Street Station
When Shoreline's south light rail station opens on August 30, two major projects intended to connect riders to the station will still be under construction. They will boost station connectivity once open.
Map of the Grand Paris Express, Europe’s Largest Transit Expansion Project
Paris is already home to its famed Métro, which holds the honor of being the second busiest metro system in Europe after Moscow. But...
Bellevue Pushes to Open Up Bus-Only Lanes to Private Shuttles
Framed as a way to increase the efficiency of new transit lanes being eyed for the RapidRide K Line, the move could give transit agencies across the state less control over one of the biggest tools they have to increase speed and reliability.
Transpo Notes: Digital Ads Arriving, Security Incidents Trends, and Pessimistic Service Plans
This Transpo Notes roundup touches on a mix of transit stories, including:
New digital advertising screens appearing at Link stations;Security incident trends on Sound Transit;Sound...
A Bold Goal: Expediting Sound Transit’s System Expansion
Sound Transit wants to speed ahead with transit expansions, but the first step in doing that involves planning and coordinating to make it happen....
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...