RapidRide G Bus Ridership Starts Strong and Is Trending Upward
More than 4,000 riders jumped on a RapidRide G bus on an average weekday in October, strong performance for a brand new bus route. Trending up, the G Line has room to grow.
Op-Ed: Neighbors Feel Loss of Deleted Route 20 Bus
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.
Seattle Voters Approve $1.55 Billion Transportation Levy
Passage of Seattle's transportation levy was all but assured Tuesday night, after initial returns showed two-thirds of voters in support.
Sunday Video: Replacing I-5 Lanes with Cascadia High Speed Rail
Lucid Stew's "Taking Back The Streets Cascadia Edition" analyzes the idea of repurposing I-5 lanes to create a high speed rail line between Eugene and Vancouver, BC, connecting Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, and a handful of other cities along the way. A two-hour trip from Seattle to Portland or Vancouver, BC would be possible.
Sound Transit 1 Line Maintenance Disruptions Will Bring Long-term Gains
Weekend disruptions for 1 Line riders in early November and December will likely cause headaches, but are set to ultimately benefit riders. Mark your calendar to navigate disrupted light rail service November 8-10 and December 7-8.
The Seattle Times’ Credibility on Transportation Levies Has Run Out
The editorial board of Seattle's only remaining daily newspaper has an abysmal track record when it comes to supporting the Seattle transportation levy. Voters should take their recommendation with a boulder of salt.
Sunday Video: What About P3s for Transit?
Public private partnerships have become trendy in infrastructure projects, particularly for transportation. Reece Martin of RMTransit dives into the pros and cons of this...
Op-Ed: Vote No on Initiative 2117 to Ensure Mobility for Washingtonians
I-2117 would repeal the Climate Commitment Act, erasing badly needed funding for sidewalks, transit, safety upgrades, and more. Vote 'No' to ensure mobility for all, including nondrivers who compose 30% of our state‘s population.