In Defense Of The Suburban Park And Ride
It pains me to write these words, but The Seattle Times editorial board is (partially) right about an issue concerning transit. In a recent editorial, they...
Seattle Transportation Plan Shows an Ambitious Vision, But the Hard Part Comes Next
In 1972, the City of Seattle asked a group of citizens, anyone who wanted to attend a series of meetings, to work together to...
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...
Washington State Ferries Records 41% Ridership Collapse in 2020 Due to Pandemic
It was a given that the pandemic would depress ferry ridership, but Washington State Ferries (WSF) has reported an astonishing 41% ridership decline in...
Camera Enforcement Bill Returns with Hopes of Unclogging Bus Lanes and Crosswalks
Legislation to expand the use of camera enforcement is back. Senator Marko Liias (D-Edmonds) has taken up the torch this year after camera enforcement...
Modern Digital Signage Coming to Community Transit Swift Buses
Community Transit is the first transit agency in Puget Sound to debut modern onboard digital signage for buses. The signage tracks the progression of...
Op-Ed: Step Aside Waterfront, Long Neglected North Rainier Deserves Investment, Too
A thriving Mount Baker Transit Center requires pedestrian upgrades, a revitalized commercial district, and plenty of housing nearby. Unfortunately, the City of Seattle is investing elsewhere, with North Rainier an afterthought.
Harrell’s Transportation Budget Focuses on Downtown But Leaves Out the Streetcar
Transportation was essentially a footnote this week as Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his proposed changes to Seattle's 2024 city budget, with housing, police tech,...