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Two apartment buildings seen on a beautiful day, with one having a label of "Verve", in Redmond's Overlake neighborhood.

Washington Legislature Sets it Sights on Transit-Oriented Development…Again

House Bill 1491 would require cities to increase development capacity around train stations and bus rapid transit stops. But a contentious affordability requirement for that new development could be a sticking point.

$80 Million Grant Advances South King County’s RapidRide I Toward Construction

The $174 million RapidRide I Line between Renton, Kent, and Auburn is poised to start construction soon after Metro's receipt of a FTA grant in the final days of the Biden Administration. The enhanced bus line is slated to open in 2027.

Seattle Hiring Small Army of Planners for Sound Transit 3 Work

A quiet change to the spending categories in Seattle's dedicated transit funding measure mean that the City of Seattle will be able to hire dozens of staff to work on different aspects of Sound Transit planning.
A bus has Shawn Yim on its display.

Transit Workers Demand Safety Fixes as They Mourn Shawn Yim

The death of Metro operator Shawn Yim has prompted a broader discussion of safety on Seattle's overall transit system. Ideas for potential fixes are coming from elected officials, union leaders, and bus drivers themselves.

Sunday Video: Why Traffic Is Worse Than Ever and NYC’s Solution

CityNerd dives into rising traffic congestion and Manhattan's congestion pricing system that just went into effect, seeking to address the issue.
Sunset out of an Intercity Transit bus window in Thurston County.

Op-Ed: Washington State Should Allow Riders to Serve on Transit Boards

Transit advocates are gearing up to pass House Bill 2191, which would allow Public Transit Benefit Authority boards across the state to create voting seats for transit riders. The bill came up just short last session.
The pedestrian bridge to the University Washington campus looms in the background and a bus stop with two buses waiting at a stop light.

Metro Plans Reduced Service as Staff Hold Shawn Yim Memorial Friday

To allow staff to participate in a memorial for slain bus driver Shawn Yim, King County Metro has announced plans for reduced service Friday. Amalgamated Transit Union 587 is honoring Yim with a 10am funeral procession through Downtown Seattle and a memorial service at Lumen Field Event Center.

Seattle CID Development Authority Expands into Beacon Hill, Fighting Displacement

Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda) is seeking to anchor communities of color in place in and around the CID, with Beacon Pacific Village its latest housing project.