Stride BRT Is Vastly Overbudget, Risks Stressing Other ST3 Projects
Years of added delay and well over budget, Sound Transit's Stride bus rapid transit (BRT) program is now adding more stress on the larger...
What Cascadia High-Speed Rail Efforts Can Learn from California
On May 21st, Governor Jay Inslee passed but partially vetoed ESHB 1160. The approved provisions of ESHB 1160 appropriates funds to the Washington State...
Incomplete Analysis Overlooks Rider Delay Caused by Skipping Union Station Hub
Sound Transit Expansion Committee votes today with momentum building for unvetted North of CID station concept.
Riders across the region are set to see longer...
Let’s Connect All of Seattle to Frequent Transit
Seattle city planners have long heard the same tired request from neighbors, “Put all housing near transit." For decades this is exactly what has...
Car Tab Bill Returns: House Democrats Move to Rollback Sound Transit 3 Funding
On Friday, a chorus of Democrats joined Representative Mike Pellicciotti (D-Federal Way) to file a bill reducing funding for Sound Transit 3. House Bill...
Sound Transit Pulls Sounder Cars Out of Service, Temporarily Reduces Trips
Sounder commuter rail service will continue to operate on reduced schedules, with no firm timeline yet for the full restoration of service, Sound Transit said. The reductions stem from a maintenance lag revealed on Wednesday.
Hackney Bill Offers Seattle a Path to Fund Rail Priorities
On Tuesday, State Representative David Hackney (D-11th Legislative District) introduced an exciting bill that could provide Seattle a path to extend rail expansions beyond...
Sunday Video: Why Living by Freeways Is Terrible for Your Health
In this video, CityNerd's Ray Delahanty digs into the public health effects of freeways. Pollution impacts fall most heavily on people who live near freeways.