Sound Transit’s 2022 Service Plan Rests Heavily on Boosting Staffing Levels
Staffing levels at transit agencies continue to remain a challenge due to pandemic impacts. That could mean parts of Sound Transit's 2022 Service Plan...
Tacoma Needs a Better Sounder and Streetcar Expansion
As a regular reader who lives in Downtown Tacoma, I’m always excited to see articles that address the challenges and opportunities in our city....
Center City Streetcar Dominates at Initial Transportation Budget Discussion
A discussion on possible changes to Mayor Durkan's proposed budget for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) was dominated Friday by further relitigating of...
The Case for Streetcar Lines to Magnolia and Fremont
In an earlier article, I argued Seattle should expand its streetcar network and ensure high quality service with dedicated transit lanes starting in Belltown....
With Simple Improvements, Streetcars Can Thrive in Seattle
Line extensions into neighborhoods like Belltown and the Central District are part of a set of solutions that would improve Seattle's streetcars. ...
Puget Sound Transit Agencies Returning to Regular Vehicle Capacity in July
Puget Sound transit agencies have announced an end of pandemic-era capacity limits on buses, trains, and ferries. In a joint notice, the agencies said...
Sound Transit Plans to Introduce Tacoma Link Fares In 2022
Sound Transit is pursuing introduction of Tacoma Link fares. The 1.6-mile streetcar line has operated fare-free since 2003 when it opened. But an extension...
Sunday Video: A Race to Seven Modes in Seattle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYnJdylkjPM
Dave Amos visited Seattle very recently and rode seven kinds of transit in Seattle. He wanted to see how long it would take to...