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Sound Transit Unveils Cost Savings Concepts for West Seattle and Ballard Light Rail

The agency is contemplating dropping three stations -- Avalon, Smith Cove, and South Lake Union -- in a $1.3 billion cost saving package. Sound Transit...

Transpo Notes: Feds Boost ST3, Water Taxi Adds Evening Sailings, Tacoma Streetcar Gets New...

This week’s Transpo Notes roundup covers recommended federal funding that could accelerate Sound Transit 3 (ST3) projects, the King County Water Taxi's summer sailing...

Cars Put a Damper on Cherry Blossom Season Bliss

Cars exist in two planes. One plane of existence is the sales pitch: a rugged luxury SUV plowing through a large puddle and offroading...

Shape the Future of Ballard and West Seattle Link Light Rail

Connecting Ballard, Downtown, and West Seattle with light rail will represent an amazing leap forward for transportation in Seattle. But we must ensure that...

Sunday Video: Montréal Delivers a Most Impressive Elevated Transit Line

At RM Transit, Reece Martin takes a dive into Montréal’s planned elevated metro line. The line will use elevated segments that fit neatly into...

Mayor Harrell Closes Third and Pine Bus Stop, Hoping to Get Handle on Street...

Starting April 2nd, Mayor Bruce Harrell is temporarily closing one of the busier bus stops in Seattle due to crime concerns. His administration hopes...

Transpo Notes: Everett Link, SEA’s C Concourse Expansion, and ST’s Fare Strategy

This week's Transpo Notes roundup covers King County Metro's service change, Everett Link extension options, expansion of facilities at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, additional federal...
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The Urbanist Podcast: Seattle Turns in a Terrible Scorecard on Golf Lands

Hello listeners! In this episode, reporter Ray Dubicki and I talk about golf: a sport that continues to leave a large footprint on American...