One Last Goodbye to the Kalakala

That's it. Today, the Kalakala is going to the breakers. The 276-foot ferry's last trip is scheduled for early morning today, from the Hylebos...

Convention Center Expansion Begins Bus Disruptions in Mid-July

Riders who use Convention Place Station will begin to see disruptions to their commute beginning Saturday, July 21st. Several bus routes that stop at...

More Details Emerging on Bus Changes to Complement East Link Light Rail

In a week full of big transportation news, King County Metro and Sound Transit have added to the pile by releasing their updated network...
An high-speed train pulls into a station and passengers approach. (Photo courtesy Midwest High Speed Rail Association)

High-Speed Rail Benefits Small Towns and Large Cities

There are many ways a high-speed rail system can benefit the urban hubs of a megaregion, but small towns along the alignment can also...

More details on the Mercer Island Station parking and bus connections

When East Link's Mercer Island Station opens in 2023, it will link the Island with Downtown Seattle, UW, Bellevue and Overlake via frequent, fast...

King County’s Transformative Vision for Downtown Seattle Comes Into View

Offering a bold vision for Downtown Seattle that could include as many as 7,800 new homes, King County has released a full strategic plan for how it might redevelop its civic campus.

Seattle Streetcar Rationalizing Fares in March

The Seattle Streetcar, whose South Lake Union starter line opened in 2007, has its share of oddities. Though Seattle's streetcars are operated by Metro, they are funded and...

City Poised to Grant 1,500 SHA Tenants Free Transit Passes In New Pilot Program

In her second state of the city address, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan unveiled a proposal to expand the ORCA Opportunity program to include free...