Sunday Video: Why Seattle’s New Train is a Big Deal
Transit youtuber Thom from Trains Are Awesome did a video on Sound Transit's big 2 Line crosslake connection opening, touching on the history and technology that made it possible.
Recent Posts
King County Council Deadlocks Over Transportation Funding
While broad agreement exists over the need to provide funding for King County's Road Services division, the issue of kicking back a portion of a new 0.1% sales tax to local cities caused more consternation. A one month delay is set to translate to six months of lost revenue.
Op-Ed: Washington State Must Accelerate Amtrak Rail Upgrades
The Washington State Department of Transportation has a public survey out on the 2025 State Rail Plan through April 24. Let them know that improving frequency, reliability, and connections for Amtrak service is a priority.
Urbanist Podcast: Crosslake 2 Line Opening Extravaganza
The Urbanist newsroom discusses the big opening day for Sound Transit's crosslake 2 Line, how we got here, and what it means for the future of light rail expansion in the Seattle region.
Op-Ed: Help Us Fight for the Bold Housing Plan Seattle Deserves
Join advocates for a housing rally at noon Monday, April 6th before City Council’s first public hearing on Phase 2 of Seattle’s growth plan. Here’s how we can improve the plan to promote housing affordability and abundance.
Ridership Topped 200,000 on 2 Line Crosslake Connection's Opening Day
A total of 205,000 transit riders hopped on light rail trains on the first day of full 2 Line service between Seattle and the Eastside. It was the second busiest day in Sound Transit history.
Wilson Pledges 'Taller, Denser, Faster' Housing Growth Plan
This week, Mayor Katie Wilson announced Seattle would would be taking a "taller, denser, faster" approach to its growth plan. A greatly expanded scope for Phase 3 would mean more growth centers and wider transit corridor rezones. Just how wide is not yet clear.
Governor Ferguson Signs Millionaires’ Tax, Prepares for Legal Battle
Governor Bob Ferguson signed a historic “millionaires’ tax” on Monday. Democratic leaders see it as a huge step forward in balancing the state’s tax code, but the tax will need to survive a court battle and Republican-backed repeal campaigns.
Library Levy Amendments Would Expand Mayor's $410 Million Proposal
Mayor Katie Wilson's library levy proposal would maintain services, but advocates contend significant needs would go unmet without more funding. At least one Seattle councilmember has drawn a hard line against increasing the levy size, but others are pushing to go bigger.
Op-Ed: 2 Line Launch Should Have Us Dreaming Bigger for the South End
The recent opening of Judkins Park Station is a big step forward for transit access, but Seattle's South End must not be left behind in the next round of light rail expansion.