Op-Ed: Sound Transit Stations Need an Audio Announcement Makeover
Sound Transit needs to act to improve the auditory experience of Link light rail stations. Presently, they are an unwelcoming cacophony of announcements that are too frequent, loud, and grating.
Sound Transit Lowers Farebox Recovery Goals, Opens Door to Fare Capping
The Sound Transit board established a new set of lower farebox recovery goals for buses and trains in a vote last month. The new targets follow the adoption of a new $3 flat fare structure for Link light rail, set to go into effect on August 30.
Join Us Wednesday at Ride Transit Month Social at Olmstead
Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, June 5th from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Olmstead in Capitol Hill for a party to kick off Ride Transit Month.
Saka Adds $100 Million to Levy for Sidewalks, Freight, EV Charging
Amending the Mayor's final proposal for a transportation levy, committee chair Rob Saka has revised the proposal by increasing funding for new sidewalks, freight mobility, and electric vehicle charging.
Sunday Video: America’s Best BRT Is In Albuquerque
Albuquerque doesn't get a lot of attention outside of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, but this Southwest city happens to boast America's highest...
Free Youth Fares Come to Amtrak Cascades in Washington
On Tuesday, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced the start of free youth fares on Amtrak Cascades services. Free youth fares will apply to both trains and buses operated under the Cascades brand, but only in Washington.
Community Transit Rolls Out Region’s First Hydrogen-Fueled Bus
A new hydrogen fuel cell bus has arrived in Snohomish County, offering another path toward fleet electrification goals for the county’s main transit provider.
Sound Transit To Launch Platform Fare Inspection in Early June
Starting on June 3, Sound Transit fare ambassadors will launch new inspection rounds in fare paid zones on and around platforms at some Link light rail stations.