Sound Transit 3 Sets Seattle’s Light Rail Up For Expansion
Opponents of Sound Transit 3 (ST3) love to say that Seattle doesn't get that many stations. To take a cue from Trump's debating style:...
Everything You Need to Know About Downtown Redmond Link
Light rail finally arrives in Downtown Redmond Saturday, the culmination of years of work by Eastside leaders to bring high-capacity transit to this growth hub.
Amtrak Breaks Ridership Records Nationally and in Pacific Northwest
Amtrak's annual ridership was up 5%, hitting an all-time record high of 34.5 million rides nationwide over the last year. Amtrak Cascades also hit a record high, reporting 1.4% growth and coming in just short of joining the one-million-ride club.
The Unfinished Promise of the Center City Connector
Pioneer Square has the most to potentially lose--but also gain--from the connection of Seattle’s downtown streetcar lines.
During her daily commute into Pioneer Square...
State Legislators Resurrect and Introduce Dozens of Transportation Bills
Washington State legislators went back to work on Monday, kicking off a 60-day legislative session. The legislative session is shorter than last year's since...
Emergency 1-Line Rail Repairs to Halt Downtown Service on Busy Weekend
All 1 Line stations in Downtown Seattle will be closed Saturday June 21 to Sunday June 22, after Sound Transit discovered a section of rail in need of replacement near Westlake. The agency plans to run shuttle buses to bridge the gap every 30-60 minutes. Alternate transit routes may best serve riders.
Ridehailing Sees Bigger Ridership Dip than Transit in Seattle
Ridehailing appears to be on shakier foundation than transit coming out of the pandemic.
As commuting patterns slowly return to normal, ridehailing appears to have...
Council Candidates Mixed on Transportation Impact Fees Despite Pedersen Push Poll
Councilmember Alex Pedersen is renewing a push for Seattle to levy fees on new building projects to pay for capacity improvements to the city's...