Transit

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...

Transit improvements coming to Spring St this summer

Traffic bound for Interstate 5, especially during rush hour, has long plagued transit riders heading from Downtown Seattle to First Hill and points east....

Mayor Murray’s Departments Back Better Parking Solutions

Seattle could be on the cusp of better parking solutions. After a year of studying policy options, the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) and...

Rainier Avenue Bus Lane Proposal Leaves Out Metro’s Highest Priority Segments

SDOT said it would prioritize busses rather than bikes on Rainer, but instead cars continue to win out over both. Last month, The Urbanist reported...
A crowded northbound train unloads at U District Station with dozens waiting on the platform for the southbound train.

Sound Transit to Suspend Downtown Link Service on Sunday for Maintenance Work

Weekend service disruptions continue Sunday, February 23 on the Link 1 Line. Sound Transit will suspend light rail service between Capitol Hill and SoDo stations to facilitate maintenance and construction work, and offer replacement bus bridge service.

Community Transit Adds 40 New Trips In March Service Change

A big service change is headed to Snohomish County bus service in March. Community Transit will add a total of 7,600 new service hours...

3rd Avenue Safety Improvement Could Speed Up Buses in Pioneer Square

The intersection of 3rd Avenue and Yesler Way in Pioneer Square is a very awkward spot where a few different streets come together and...
King County Executive Dow Constantine speaks at a podium in front of a row of busses flanked by Metro employees.

Metro Gears Up To Tackle Its Worker Shortage

General Manager Michelle Allison said King County Metro is charting a path to growth, but recovery will take time. Last month King County Metro took...