Two Months of 1 Line Maintenance Disruptions Start January 4
The first few months of the year are bringing 1 Line service disruptions that could hit unprepared riders hard. Here's everything you need to know.
Top Ten Urbanist Articles of 2024
Look back on our top 10 most read articles published in 2024, which run the gambit from rail to highrise to waterfront park news.
24/7 Aurora Bus Lanes to Keep Riders Moving During I-5 Overhaul
To keep buses moving as lanes are set to be shut down on I-5 over a three-year period, the Seattle Department of Transportation is set to convert peak-hour bus lanes to all-day. But the city isn't calling the change permanent.
Is King County Metro Headed for an Electrification Reset?
King County Metro is set to spend hundreds of millions of dollars over the coming years on electrifying its fleet and converting its bus bases, but the question of whether those projects come at the expense of transit service is set to get a closer look thanks to a provision in the county's 2025 budget.
Holiday Video: Best North American Airports for Car-Free Travel
Inevitably, you’re probably going to travel and, from time to time, go by plane to get to your destination. But if you’re a transit...
The View From Nathan’s Bus: Shawn Yim and Keeping Transit Safe
Nathan Vass shares his remembrances of fellow driver Shawn Yim, who was murdered
during a late-night shift earlier this month. He also urges leaders to prevent future tragedies with robust interventions.
Op-Ed: A Wishlist for Pierce County Under Ryan Mello’s Leadership
Greening neighborhoods, boosting Pierce Transit funding by 50%, and embracing housing growth are the top three goals Rubén Casas has laid out for Pierce County under Ryan Mello's progressive leadership.
The Washington State Transportation Budget Is In Deep Trouble
Declining state transportation revenue and increased project costs are on a collision course. Long-promised highway projects, court-ordered fish culvert removal, and badly needed investments in transit, active transportation, and traffic safety are all fighting for a shrinking pie.