Transpo Notes: Repairing Leaks, New Fare Paid Zones, and Sounder Service Changes
This Transpo Notes roundup touches on a mix of transit stories, including:
Leaky ceiling repairs underway at U District Station;New Fare Paid Zones coming to...
Lynnwood Votes to Streamline Additional Housing in City Center, Avoiding Reactionary Backslide
On Monday night, the Lynnwood City Council voted to continue permitting new housing units and office space in its City Center neighborhood, immediately adjacent...
National Railroads Labor Dispute Affects Northwest Passenger Rail, But Full Shutdown Has Been Averted
On Wednesday, freight railroads had yet to come to terms with union workers, creating chaos across the United States as movement of goods and...
Midweek Video: Spruce Up Your Tracks With Grassy Trams
Modern tram systems are increasingly seeing the use of grassy tracks. Many North American transit agencies may be loath to follow suit, but there...
State and Local Leaders to Participate in Week Without Driving Challenge
Join them by signing up for Disability Mobility Initiative's Week Without Driving 2022
Next Monday, September 19th, Disability Mobility Initiative will begin its Week Without...
New Survey Zeroes in on Bike Lane Options for RapidRide J Project
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is starting its next round of public outreach around the RapidRide J line, a planned transit upgrade for...
Seattle City Council Gets the Future of Third Avenue Back On Its Radar
Seattle's Third Avenue is arguably one of the most successful transit corridors in the entire country. The street consolidates most Seattle bus routes into...
Fall 2022 Transit Service Changes Should Raise Alarm Bells For Electeds
Local transit agencies in Puget Sound have begun to release their fall service change details. Service is being slashed on a wide range of...