Call to Action: Urge State Senators to Fund High Speed Rail Study
Last week, the Washington State House came through with $900,000 to partially fund a business case study of high-speed rail connecting Vancouver, Seattle, and...
Are Transit Fare Violation Policies Fair?
Over the years, the issue of fare enforcement fairness has routinely been raised. In 2015, Metropolitan King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove sponsored legislation to...
South Sound Asks For The Tacoma Dome Link Extension
For the South Sound, extension of regional Link light rail to Tacoma in 2030 will be a crowning achievement of work first envisioned in...
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.
Sound Transit Greenlights Bothell Stride Bus Base Construction Contract
The impending start of construction of the 12.5-acre bus base in Canyon Park marks a significant milestone for the Sound Transit Stride bus rapid transit network, expected to open in phases between 2028 and 2029.
Metro Fall Service Changes Start This Weekend
The fall service changes are coming to transit agencies across the Puget Sound this Saturday. King County Metro Transit is due to see the...
King County Metro Plans Dramatic Schedule Cuts This Fall
King County Metro will significantly scale back the number of scheduled bus trips across the county this September, impacting 4% of trips across the...
Metro Connects Update Could Illuminate Path to RapidRide Buildout
Metro Connects is poised to be updated this year, extending the long-range plan out another 10 years to 2050. Changes under reviewed would add...