Sound Transit Picks New Preferred Light Rail Route to Tacoma Dome
After navigating through a number of major issues that added years of delay, the Sound Transit board is poised to adopt a new preferred alternative for Tacoma Dome Link. The project isn't slated to reach full design until 2027 and to open until 2035.
Transpo Notes: Delays Are Hitting Everything, In-Person Meetings, and New Projects
This week's Transpo Notes roundup touches on the status of Sound Transit's new real-time arrival and digital ad signs, Amtrak Cascades' northern service, Pierce...
The Streetcar Symphony
Nothing stops the chorus of a city’s urban dance than a parking garage or surface lot. In the booming age of Seattle’s downtown core,...
King County Advances K Line Designs for Eastside’s Next RapidRide
The adoption of a locally preferred alternative allows Metro to fully advance design work while seeking federal funding. Outstanding questions remain, including how bus priority will be added along a contentious segment in Houghton.
Washington State Senate Passes Car Tab Bill Threatening ST3 Projects
The Washington State Senate was burning the midnight oil into the wee hours of the morning yesterday to vote on a complex bill originally...
AAWA: All Aboard Washington Responds to East-West Passenger Rail Study
All Aboard Washington (AAWA) is pleased that the Feasibility of an East-West Intercity Passenger Rail System for Washington State (East-West) study previewed on Tuesday...
The West Seattle Freeway Should Not Be Rebuilt
Removing the West Seattle Bridge and not replacing the lost car capacity is the most responsible move for the climate and being prudent with...
Sunday Video: Friends of the Benson Trolleys
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Take a step back in time to the golden age of streetcars in this video. Campaigners to restore the historic Benson waterfront trolleys share...