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The View From Nathan’s Bus: Shawn Yim and Keeping Transit Safe

Nathan Vass shares his remembrances of fellow driver Shawn Yim, who was murdered during a late-night shift earlier this month. He also urges leaders to prevent future tragedies with robust interventions.

Show Up for MASS Transportation Package at Council 2pm Friday

The Move All Seattle Sustainably (MASS) coalition is pushing for safe streets and has a package of transportation legislation they want passed by the...

Via to Transit On-Demand Shuttle Service Is Back

Social distancing and hygiene best practices will be incorporated into operations, but driver welfare remains a concern. Starting June 22th, Via to Transit, King County...

Sound Transit Study Bolsters Case Against CID Station at Fourth Avenue

A third-party consultant told the Sound Transit board this week that the Fourth Avenue station option in Chinatown is "not reasonably constructible," due to lengthy construction timelines and a laundry list of risks that come with construction next to a BNSF rail line.

Tacoma on the Move: Pierce Transit’s Vision for a Growing City

Tacoma is growing. City, county, and regional leaders and planners are working to meet this growth with transportation options aligned with state mandates and...

Sound Transit Reviews Fare Ambassadors and Preps Fare Box Reforms

Sound Transit's approach to fares continues to evolve. Earlier this month, agency staff provided a review of the relatively nascent fare ambassador program and...

Metro Unveils More RapidRide I Line and New Bus Base Concepts, Wants Feedback

King County Metro is moving into its next planning phase for a new RapidRide line in Southeast King County, a local bus restructure, and...

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...