Transit

Midweek Video: What America Gets Wrong When Building Transit

In this video, Jason Slaughter of Not Just Bikes walks through many of the common mistakes that America and Canada make when planning and...
I-t trench with skyscapers and overpasses in the background.

Ridehailing Sees Bigger Ridership Dip than Transit in Seattle

Ridehailing appears to be on shakier foundation than transit coming out of the pandemic. As commuting patterns slowly return to normal, ridehailing appears to have...

Sound Transit Lessens Pain For Initial ‘Future Ready’ Maintenance Projects

On Tuesday, Sound Transit announced it would be maintaining 10-minute light rail frequencies north of Stadium Station during its upcoming "Future Ready" maintenance projects....

Anti-High-Speed Rail Rhetoric Takes Root in Local Legislative Districts

The fight is starting over high-speed rail in Washington State. On Wednesday night, the 36th District Democrats considered a resolution to oppose the use...

Transpo Notes: Leaky U District Station Ceiling Fix, Tacoma Narrows Bridge Proposed Toll Reductions

This week's Transpo Notes roundup touches on a mix of bus, train, ferry, and driving stories, including: A long-awaited University District bus stop opening;...

As NE 130th Station Opening Slips to 2026, SDOT Moves to Improve Station Access

Months after the Sound Transit board voted to accelerate the construction of Sound Transit's NE 130th Street light rail station from 2031 to 2025,...

Aurora Avenue Safety Project Launches, Merged with Bus Upgrades

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is beginning the outreach phase of its Aurora Avenue N planning study, a pivotal step toward vitally needed...

Sunday Video: The Neighborhood Between The Lines

In Chinatown-International District, policymakers face big decisions on how and where to locate Ballard and West Seattle light rail expansion. Community members highlight, in...