Transit

A bird's eye view of an elevated station and parking garage.

Lynnwood Link Light Rail Will Open August 30

Sound Transit announced that August 30 is the opening date of Lynnwood Link today. Snohomish County leaders called the light rail extension a "game-changer."

Daily Paid Parking Is Coming to Some Sound Transit Lots

Up to 10 Sound Transit-owned parking facilities -- including at all Link station parking facilities -- could see daily paid parking begin around the time that the Lynnwood Link Extension opens.

What to Look for in Seattle’s Next Transportation Levy

With a transportation levy going to ballot this fall, advocates want at least 50% of investments to be dedicated toward pedestrian, bike, and transit upgrades. They also want the City to go big, with a levy of at least $1.7 billion, but the Mayor appears set to go smaller.

Orange Line Launch Adds Boost to Snohomish County’s Transit Network

The new Swift Orange Line brings 10-minute bus service on weekdays, improving options for riders trying to get across Snohomish County. It runs from Edmonds College to McCollum Park, connecting destinations like Lynnwood City Center and Mill Creek Town Center on the way.

Sound Transit Hires LAX Exec To Fix Its Transit Expansion Programs

Mestas will serve as Deputy CEO of Megaproject Delivery with responsibility in managing projects from start to finish. With many projects behind schedule and overbudget, righting the ship is badly needed.
A red and gold RapidRIde bus waits an a bus shelter with the sign indicating it's headed to Federal Way Transit Center.

Metro Starts Federal Way Link Bus Restructure Planning

King County Metro is launching its bus restructure planning process to accompany Federal Way Link, which opens sometime in 2026 adding three stations and about eight miles of light rail between SeaTac and Federal Way. Fill out Metro's scoping survey.
A look both ways yellow sign includes a light rail symbol. Pedestrian wait at the opposite corners of MLK Way.

New Energy for Changes on MLK Corridor, But Few New Ideas

Recent initiatives at both Sound Transit and the City of Seattle have put the issue of safety along the at-grade segment of light rail tracks in the Rainier Valley back in the spotlight.

Sound Transit Snags Federal Grant for South King County Bus Stations

The federal programs are aimed at repairing past harms from transportation infrastructure, but the two long-planned Stride stations leave much unrepaired. Sound Transit has...