CARES Act Provides Puget Sound Transit Agencies $554.8 Million in Emergency Funding
Transit agencies and riders alike in the Puget Sound can breath a sigh of relief, now that the federal government is providing emergency funding...
Sound Transit Board Okays Displacement Heavy Everett Link Alternatives
Alignment and station alternatives to be studied for the Everett Link light rail extension have been set. In June, the Sound Transit board adopted...
Public Mostly Opposed to Flat Link Fares as Sound Transit Forges Ahead
The fare structure for Link light rail ticketing could be headed toward changes, but data collected so far strongly indicates sticking to the distance-based...
Community Transit Planning to Opt-Into ORCA LIFT in July
On Thursday, Community Transit declared their intention to join several other local transit agencies in offering a reduced fare program for low-income individuals. The...
Sound Transit Decrees ‘Tile-mageddon’ Service Disruptions Due to Maintenance Work
On Tuesday, Sound Transit made a surprise announcement that the agency would be embarking on months of maintenance work on the Link 1 Line...
Who Is Hunter George, Sound Transit’s Newest Board Member?
A longtime councilmember from the small city of Fircrest, George brings a regional perspective on behalf of the South Sound area and an acknowledgement of the strong headwinds that Sound Transit faces, particularly in Pierce County.
Amtrak Begins to Restore Cascades Train Service with Relocated Trains
Amtrak has sourced temporary rail cars to restore curtailed Cascades train service, following last week’s removal of 26 Horizon rail cars needing repair for corrosion issues. An additional run to Vancouver, BC will start April 1.
Councilmember Herbold Probes for Weakness at Streetcar Briefing
On Tuesday, the Seattle City Council was briefed on the Center City Connector project, which was recently backed by Mayor Jenny Durkan. The project...