Why Flatten Fares?
King County Metro Transit has recommended a $2.75 flat fare across its network. King County Executive Dow Constantine has endorsed the proposal and asked...
Transpo Notes: Lynnwood Link Bus Restructure, Next-Gen Orca Cards, Concrete Worker Strike
This week’s Transpo Notes highlights include: future ORCA card capabilities, Sound Transit fare collection challenges and fare engagement future, concrete workers' strike still delaying...
Seattle Readies Land Use Code Overhaul in Preparation for Sound Transit 3
Seattle's land use code is ill-equipped to handle the scale of permits that will be required to approve the city's next light rail lines. This proposed overhaul is intended to ensure transit remains on schedule.
Transpo Notes: Café Streets Extended, Green Lake Outer Loop Advances, Metro Delays Service Improvements
This week’s Transpo Notes highlights include details on: Sound Transit's new ticket vending machines, the Green Lake Outer Loop project, transit service changes, Angle...
Mayor Durkan Proposes $23.7 Million in Transit Investments with I-976 Defeated
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan presented a spending plan on Monday for the funds collected and held in reserve during I-976 litigation. The Mayor's proposal...
Senator Hobbs Showcases Big Transportation Proposal and It’s Still Highway Focused
Last Wednesday, Washington's Senate Transportation Committee held a public hearing on the next statewide transportation funding package, dubbed "Forward Washington." The public hearing did...
New ORCA Card System Launches May 16 with Weekend Fare Holiday for Transit Riders
Although the preparations have been many years in the making, May 16th will represent the start of a new era for Puget Sound transit...
Spot Fix: NE Campus Parkway
Take a walk along Campus Parkway in the University District day or night, and you'll see a very well traveled street. While light on...