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.
King County Metro deleted the Route 20 bus in September without full replacement service. Residents along the route are mourning the loss and asking for more service.
WSDOT is mulling boosting Amtrak Cascades service to 16 daily runs, but none of its options tackle the speed and reliability improvements to truly unlock the corridor’s potential. A survey open through April 18 is an opportunity to push in that direction.
A few weeks ago, I decided I had to go to Portland to see an art show before it closed. The original plan included spending a night with a friend, but due to Omicron we felt that would not be a good idea. I didn’t want to stay in