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The elevated station gleams as the sun is going down over a busy freeway trench.

Sound Transit Recommends Costly, Car-Oriented Infill Station in Northern Tukwila

A decades-long planned Link infill station in North Tukwila is set to move into environmental review with a single alternative recommended by Sound Transit staff. The recommended alternative forsakes a long standing objective to connect with Sounder and leaves the station relatively isolated.
An Amtrak Cascades train pulls out of Mukilteo Station.

Op-Ed: Legislature Should Advance Amtrak Planning in Central and Eastern Washington

If the Washington legislature is serious about setting tangible goals for Amtrak Cascades this year, now is the time to also restart the conversation on advancing east-west passenger rail service and connecting Spokane, the Tri-Cities, Yakima, Ellensburg, Auburn, and Seattle. All Aboard Washington is pushing for an amended version of HB 1837 setting eastward expansion goals.

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.
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.