Don’t Believe The Hype: Sound Transit Didn’t Spend All That Money On A “Party”
There's a Seattle Times article claiming that Sound Transit spent $858k on a "party" for the opening of University Link. Don't buy it.
Despite the...
Trailhead Direct Shuttle Resumes with One Route for 2023 Season
The city-to-trails service Trailhead Direct is returning this month. Starting on Saturday, May 13th, King County Metro will offer weekend and holiday service to...
Op-Ed: How Washington’s Trains Can Arrive On-Time
Indonesian Railways' rapid improvement offers hope for turning around floundering Amtrak Cascades service.
Back in April I attempted to take the train from Tacoma to...
I-5 Interchange Redesign Near DuPont Benefits Sound Transit-Owned Rail Line
Sound Transit is partnering with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for a grade-separation project in Pierce County. The project is being led...
Sound Transit Board Approves ST3 Project List
At its special board meeting Thursday, the Sound Transit board voted unanimously to move forward with the full set of ST3 projects, with the...
Ballard Spur and Metro 8 Subway Serve Seattle Better than Interbay Light Rail
Reading the tea leaves of the Sound Transit Board, serving Ballard is a clear priority for Sound Transit 3 (ST3). But the Board evidently favors...
University Street Station Renaming Is a Debacle in Agency Inconsistency
On Thursday, the Sound Transit Board of Directors met to decide on the fate of a light rail station's name. University Street Station, they...
Follow The Data On Vision Zero—With Every Project
Seattle celebrated Bike Everywhere Day on May 19th, an inclusive alternative to Bike to Work Day that celebrates the idea that bikes are transportation...