Metro Looks Toward Post-Pandemic Recovery, But Thorny Service Changes Could Be Ahead
How King County Metro will restore bus service as the pandemic recedes will be a hotly contested issue. Metro offered a window into the...
Sound Transit Selects Private Bus Operator for Stride BRT Network
The $433 million contract with MV Transportation extends through 2032, and includes full start-up costs for the three Stride lines. It's the first time that Sound Transit has contracted with a private operator for core transit services.
State Legislators Resurrect and Introduce Dozens of Transportation Bills
Washington State legislators went back to work on Monday, kicking off a 60-day legislative session. The legislative session is shorter than last year's since...
The Levy to Move Seattle Era Draws to a Close
As Seattle's nine year transportation levy expires and a new one is set to take its place, the city is leaving behind the transformative goals of the Move Seattle era and trading them for something more modest.
Action Alert: Build the Center City Connector Streetcar
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has put a pause on construction of Center City Connector (CCC): The only high capacity transit project planned within downtown...
Initial Design Concepts for Tacoma Link Expansion
Sound Transit is entering the final design process for the Tacoma Link Expansion project. The design process is meant to be a thorough undertaking...
Madison Could Earn Bronze-Standard BRT
Relative to other medium-sized American cities, Seattle has a good bus network. What it doesn't have is a true bus rapid transit (BRT) line....
Sound Transit OKs Study of Vulcan’s New South Lake Union Station Alternative
Business leaders contend a 7th Avenue station comes with ill-considered utility relocation costs and convinced the agency to study their 5th Avenue alternative.
The Sound...