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Transportation

House Committee Waters Down Parking Reform Bill to Placate Local Opposition

Issaquah Rep. Victoria Hunt added long implementation timelines and additional exemptions to Washington's parking reform bill as it passed out of Local Government Committee on Friday. Bill sponsors still tout the policy's significant potential to reduce costs for homebuilding.

Sunday Video: Portland’s ‘Weird’ Westside Express Commuter Rail Line

In this video, Climate and Transit dives into the history of Portland's Westside Express Service commuter rail line and what the future could hold for the "weird" and aging service.

The Urbanist’s Guide to Seattle’s 17,000 Best Spots for Cherry Blossoms

Our map of cherry blossoms hotspots covers more than 44,000 flowering stone fruit trees across Seattle. Check it out to plan your flower tour.
A vision map separates Sound Transit nearly 120-mile planned light rail system into regional commuter lines and more frequent urban lines.

Op-Ed: Optimize Sound Transit, Split System into Urban and Regional Lines

As Sound Transit builds the largest light rail expansion in the country, splitting the system into urban and suburban lines could unlock its full potential and queue up logical extensions.
A black sedan is parked on the waterfront with the Evo logo displayed.

Op-Ed: Vancouver Shows Carshare’s Success Depends on Great Transit

While Seattle has cycled through carshare startups, Vancouver's Evo carshare program has grown into a big success, aided by strong transit and less competition from ridehailing in British Columbia.

Spring 2025 Service Changes Coming to Puget Sound Transit Agencies

Puget Sound transit agencies will begin implementing their spring service changes as soon as Saturday, March 29, with some routes getting a frequency boost. We dive into the changes.
A bus sports King County Metro's green and gold livery with masonry buildings in the background.

King County Council Wants Fewer ‘Ghost’ Buses and Better Data Collection

King County Metro has improved its delivery of scheduled trips over the past several years, but the King County Council wants to better track unplanned trip cancellations or “ghost” buses and improve communications with riders.

Federal Funding Review Jeopardizes $25 Million for Sound Transit Infill Station

Funds for Sound Transit's long-planned Graham Street Station between Columbia City and Othello are swept up in a review of USDOT grants awarded for projects that encourage active transportation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.