Transit Agencies Waive Fares on New Years Eve
Transit systems in the Puget Sound region will once again offer fare-free New Years Eve rides. The exception in Pierce Transit, which is charging...
Latest Madison BRT (RapidRide G) Designs Raise Concerns Around Bike Safety
This week, in an online open house, the Seattle Department of Transportation is presenting the latest update to the plans for the $120 million...
One Month to Seattle Squeeze, MASS Asks City to Do More to Prepare
In one month, the Alaskan Way Viaduct closes to vehicles as the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) begins a three week process of...
An Urbanist Vision for Seattle’s Third Avenue
Third Avenue in downtown Seattle is a place where many a plan goes to die, and yet the planning efforts keep stacking up. The...
Sound Transit Proposes 2020 Service Refinements
Sound Transit's 2020 Service Implementation Plan is now open for public comment. The plan was released last week with only three notable proposed changes...
Sunday Video: Can North America Do Train Station Right?
Ray Delahanty of CityNerd ranks principal train stations across the United States and Canada for population catchment in proximity to them. Seattle makes the...
Metro Scales Back Scope of RapidRide K, R Lines
King County Metro has slashed the budgets for the K and R Lines by 20% to 25%, which could scale back planned reliability improvements and rider amenities. The move raises serious questions about the future of the overall RapidRide program.
Sound Transit Board Approves ST3 Project List
At its special board meeting Thursday, the Sound Transit board voted unanimously to move forward with the full set of ST3 projects, with the...