Vote for Seattle’s Worst Intersection: 2019 (Round 3)
The competition is down to the elite eight of extremely objectionable intersections.
In Northeast Seattle, the two 5-way intersections advanced. Those two intersections each include...
Transit Workers Demand Safety Fixes as They Mourn Shawn Yim
The death of Metro operator Shawn Yim has prompted a broader discussion of safety on Seattle's overall transit system. Ideas for potential fixes are coming from elected officials, union leaders, and bus drivers themselves.
Snohomish County Selects Two Preferred Light Rail Station Locations, Begins Subarea Planning
Snohomish County has formally identified preferred locations for two light rail stations, between Everett and Lynnwood, planned in urban unincorporated areas as part of...
Transpo Notes: Everett Link, SEA’s C Concourse Expansion, and ST’s Fare Strategy
This week's Transpo Notes roundup covers King County Metro's service change, Everett Link extension options, expansion of facilities at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, additional federal...
Senate Compromise Torches Most Progressive Elements of Biden Infrastructure Plan
When President Joe Biden's $2.25 trillion jobs plan proposed $20 billion for a Reconnecting Communities fund that could be used for urban freeway removal...
Sound Transit Outlines Promising Everett Link Cost Reductions, Bleaker Seattle News
Costs are going up on all Sound Transit 3 projects, with West Seattle Link now expected to cost up to $7.9 billion, Everett Link $7.7 billion, and Ballard Link more than $20 billion. Sound Transit has been able to identify cost-saving opportunities in Everett, but Seattle is in a tough position.
Metro Scales Back Scope of RapidRide K, R Lines
King County Metro has slashed the budgets for the K and R Lines by 20% to 25%, which could scale back planned reliability improvements and rider amenities. The move raises serious questions about the future of the overall RapidRide program.
Durkan’s SDOT Director Pick Could Jumpstart Stalled Department
After nearly a year of interim directors, Mayor Jenny Durkan on Tuesday announced her pick to lead the Seattle Department of Transportation. Sam Zimbabwe,...