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- SEATTLE TRANSIT BLOG NEWS
- I-405 Express Lanes Successful, Necessary for I-405 BRT October 23, 2017WSDOT’s express toll lanes on I-405 opened in September 2015. Having recently passed the two-year mark, the Legislature may consider next year whether they should continue. At stake is not only the improved efficiencies of the managed lanes. As Peter Rogoff highlighted last week, an end to tolling would force a rethink of the Sound […]Dan Ryan
- Sunday Open Thread: Tram Testing October 22, 2017Dublin’s Luas is a light rail tram system with two lines in service. Luas Cross City is an extension through the core of the city that will also connect the existing lines. It is anticipated to open for revenue service in December.Dan Ryan
- Issues to Watch in the Seattle ST3 Alignment October 21, 2017Last month, Sound Transit announced an ambitious plan to wrap up alternatives analysis in 18 months for the Ballard-to-West Seattle ST3 plan. They’re not promising that this will actually bring delivery forward from 2030 for West Seattle and 2035 for Ballard, but it should reduce risk of further slippage. We have a pretty good idea […]Martin H. Duke
- Metro Shuttle Service to Seahawks Games Ends October 20, 2017Metro will no longer operate shuttle service from several park-and-rides to Seahawks games at CenturyLink Field. The news came in an email from the Seahawks to season ticket holders: The Federal Transit Administration has ruled that Metro Transit is no longer permitted to operate its game day bus service from the Eastgate, South Kirkland and […]Dan Ryan
- News Roundup: Natal Creeks October 19, 2017Portland for Everyone has an in-depth piece on an “anti-McMansion compromise” rezoning currently before their city council. It’s thoughtful and well written, and it makes me sad that our political leaders ran headlong away from a much more timid duplex proposal, at the first sign of NIMBY homeowner backlash. Portland sets priorities for how to […]Bruce Nourish
- Supporting Transit-Oriented Development October 19, 2017Building transit doesn’t automatically bring growth and development. Just look at the Rainier Beach Station: eight years after opening, there are still are no multi-story apartment buildings towering over the track or mixed-use retail lining Martin Luther King Drive. Instead, there is little new development aside from a series of townhomes to the northwest. […]Lizz Giordano
- STB Endorsements Beyond Seattle for November 7 October 18, 2017These are Seattle Transit Blog’s endorsements for the November 7, 2017 elections outside Seattle. In Seattle, we endorsed Cary Moon for Mayor; and Teresa Mosqueda and Lorena González for City Council. As always, we choose candidates entirely based on their positions and record on transit and land use. . 45th Legislative District, Senate: Manka Dhingra […] […]STB Editorial Board
- Everett’s New Transit Network: Frequency, or Coverage? October 18, 2017Everett Transit’s ongoing work on a 20-year Long Range Plan has reached its halfway milestone, marked by the presentation of service options for the public to discuss. The service options will be up for public feedback until the end of the month, either in person or via an online open house. A draft Long Range Plan […]Bruce Englehardt
- Cary Moon for Seattle Mayor October 17, 2017Although the stated transit and land use policy differences in the Seattle mayor’s race are small, we believe that urban planner Cary Moon has the stronger commitment to transit priority, bike and pedestrian infrastructure, and adding all types of housing stock to serve all who would like to live in Seattle. Much more than allied […]STB Editorial Board
- Seattle Budget Threatens the Center City Connector October 17, 2017The Seattle City Council is considering the city’s 2018 budget this week, and may consider an amendment to remove funding for the Center City Connector streetcar. A key procedural deadline is on Thursday. At a Select Budget Committee meeting Monday, several members voiced skepticism about the project. The CCC connects the South Lake Union and […]Dan Ryan
- Call for Endorsements October 16, 2017STB endorsements for Seattle Mayor and other races will be out this week. If there is a campaign somewhere in the region that you think merits STB’s endorsement, this post is a chance to make your plug. As always, STB endorses solely on the basis of candidates’ records and positions on transit and land use. […]STB Editorial Board
- Transit Hubs Attracting Density October 16, 2017As high-capacity transit expands across the region, new data shows transit communities are growing at double the rate of the region as a whole, according to the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). The PSRC defines “transit communities” as areas one-quarter to one-half mile away from current or future (by 2041) high-capacity transit such as light […]Lizz Giordano
- Sunday Open Thread: Metro’s Battery Buses October 15, 2017 Martin H. Duke
- 169 to Rainier Beach Station, or Bust October 14, 2017In September, King County Metro route 169, which serves a major business corridor on Kent East Hill, got a serious investment, going from half-hourly all day to running every 15 minutes from 7 am to 6 pm on weekdays. Its north terminus is Renton Transit Center, from which riders have to transfer to route 101 […]Brent White
- Grays Harbor Transit Doing Some IT Projects October 13, 2017[post updated with additional information about publicly accessible data feeds]. Out on the Pacific Coast, Grays Harbor Transit (serving the county around Aberdeen) is rolling out two major information technology projects: one for real-time information and one for mobile phone payment. In both cases, they’re contracting with companies that market to small tr […]Martin H. Duke
- News Roundup: Analytical Chops October 12, 2017Seattle tops nation in new apartments — and they’re expensive ($) and full of millennials. NY MTA refurbishes subway cars with fewer seats, more preschool wallpaper; at least one of those seems like an improvement. Crown Hill pedestrian overpass to stay, but people on wheels will still get a crosswalk. Alon Levy tells DC and […]Bruce Nourish
- Yesler Way Bridge Reopens, Ending Transit Detours October 12, 2017After 16 months of construction, the Yesler Way Bridge over 4th and 5th avenues has been reopened to traffic on Tuesday. Several bus routes that were affected by the long-term closure have resumed normal operations. Bus stops at Yesler Way & 3rd Avenue and Terrace Street & 5th Avenue have been re-opened. Although it won’t […]Bruce Englehardt
- Can Sound Transit Make Room for a Homeless Shelter in Bellevue? October 11, 2017Bellevue is planning a permanent men’s homeless shelter in the city. After a proposed location in the Eastgate area drew controversy, the City considered two alternative locations including one near the planned Sound Transit Link maintenance facility in the Bel-Red area. Sound Transit has opposed this because it is within an area to be marketed […]Dan Ryan
- Denny Way Bus Lane Delayed October 11, 2017The promise of an eastbound bus lane on Denny Way made waves last month, but the September deadline has come and passed, with not a hint of red paint on the street’s asphalt. So, what gives? Mike Lindblom at The Seattle Times reports ($) that the announcement was premature and came about due to a misunderstanding between […]Bruce Englehardt
- Podcast #48: An Interview with Cary Moon October 10, 2017This week we sit down for an interview with Mayoral Candidate Cary Moon. http://traffic.libsyn.com/seattletransitblog/STB_podcast_048.mp3Frank Chiachiere
- I-405 Express Lanes Successful, Necessary for I-405 BRT October 23, 2017
- EYE ON METRO COMMUTE!
- Metro’s Monday PM Commute: No reported transit service delays on main commute corridors; plus more . . . October 23, 2017Please note the information below about service advisories and alerts due to significant events and construction in Metro’s service area. Visit Metro’s Service Advisories page for a complete list. Sign up for Transit Alerts. Bus Stop Relocation The stop northbound on 3rd Av just … Continue reading →danielC
- Metro’s Monday AM Commute: Expect transit service delays on commuter routes to Seattle to subside as AM traffic clears October 23, 2017Please note the information below about service advisories and alerts due to significant events and construction in Metro’s service area. Visit Metro’s Service Advisories page for a complete list. Sign up for Transit Alerts. Bus Stop Relocation The stop northbound on 3rd Av just … Continue reading →dlynnjohnson
- Metro’s Monday AM Commute: Currently there are no major delays or disruptions in transit service to report October 23, 2017Please note the information below about service advisories and alerts due to significant events and construction in Metro’s service area. Visit Metro’s Service Advisories page for a complete list. Sign up for Transit Alerts. Bus Stop Relocation The stop northbound on 3rd Av just … Continue reading →dlynnjohnson
- Metro’s Monday AM Commute: Expect transit service delays on commuter routes to Seattle October 23, 2017Please note the information below about service advisories and alerts due to significant events and construction in Metro’s service area. Visit Metro’s Service Advisories page for a complete list. Sign up for Transit Alerts. Bus Stop Relocation The stop northbound on 3rd Av just … Continue reading →dlynnjohnson
- Metro’s Monday AM Commute: Currently there are no major delays or disruptions in transit service to report October 23, 2017Please note the information below about service advisories and alerts due to significant events and construction in Metro’s service area. Visit Metro’s Service Advisories page for a complete list. Sign up for Transit Alerts. Bus Stop Relocation The stop northbound on 3rd Av just … Continue reading →dlynnjohnson
- Metro’s Friday PM Commute: Transit service may be impacted by weekend events, plus the RapidRide A Line continues to be rerouted October 21, 2017The RapidRide A Line continues to be rerouted off of northbound Pacific Hwy S between S 252nd St and S 24oth St due to a blockage. Until further notice, use the stops on Pacific Hwy S south of S 252nd St or … Continue reading →muhamml
- Metro’s Friday PM Commute – DART Route 901 has resumed normal operation along Pacific Highway S between S 308th St and S 312th St October 21, 2017DART Route 901 has returned to normal operation along Pacific Highway S between S 308th St and S 312th St after being rerouted around an earlier blockage. We appreciate your patience, and we apologize for the inconvenience.muhamml
- Metro’s Friday PM Commute – DART 901 is rerouted off Pacific Highway S between S 308th St and S 312th St October 21, 2017DART 901 is rerouted off Pacific Highway S between S 308th St and S 312th St, due to a blockage. Use stops on S 308th St or S 312th St east 14th Av S. We apologize for the inconvenience and … Continue reading →mgorow
- Metro’s Friday PM Commute: The RapidRide A Line is currently rerouted off northbound Pacific Hwy S between S 252 St and S 240 St October 21, 2017The RapidRide A Line is currently rerouted off of northbound Pacific Hwy S between S 252nd St and S 24oth St due to a blockage. Until further notice, use the stops on Pacific Hwy S south of S 252nd St … Continue reading →muhamml
- Metro’s Friday PM Commute: The RapidRide A Line is experiencing delays northbound on Pacific Hwy S near S 240 St due to a blockage October 21, 2017The RapidRide A Line is currently experiencing delays northbound on Pacific Hwy S due to a blockage near S 240th St. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Please note the information below about service advisories and alerts … Continue reading →muhamml
- Metro’s Monday PM Commute: No reported transit service delays on main commute corridors; plus more . . . October 23, 2017
- Sound Transit Alerts!!
- Several Routes - Stop closure - Protest in Seattle October 23, 2017There is a protest currently disrupting the flow of traffic in downtown Seattle in the Westlake area that could affect ST Express bus service. This is an evolving event with the possibility of bus stop closures and reroutes occurring with no notice. Riders should monitor local media outlets or visit @Seattledot or https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook. […]
- 560 - Reroute - Off of Ambaum Blvd SW due to fatality accident October 21, 2017ST Express route 560 is rerouted off of Ambaum Blvd SW due to a fatality accident. The stop at Ambaum Blvd SW & SW 128th St will not be served until further notice.
- 574 & 594 - Delay - Due to heavy traffic October 21, 2017ST Express routes 574 & 594 are experiencing delays of approximately 30 minutes due to heavy traffic in Tacoma.
- Sounder Everett-Seattle & Sounder Lakewood-Seattle - Delay - Mechanical Issues October 20, 2017South line train #1508 (6:06 a.m. Lakewood departure) is approximately 40 minutes delayed en route to Seattle due to a mechanical issue that is now resolved. South line train #1510 (6:26 a.m. Lakewood departure) is approximately 20 minutes delayed en route to Seattle, as it waits for the #1508 to clear the Station ahead. South line train #1512 (6:46 a.m. Lak […]
- Many Routes - Delay - Due to weather and accidents on major highways October 20, 2017ST Express Routes - Delay Time 510/512, 511/513: Approximatly 30-40 minutes 532/535: Approximatly 30-40 minutes 574, 577/578, 586, 590, 592/594, 595: Approximatly 20-30 minutes
- Several Routes - Delay - Traffic October 19, 2017ST Express routes 574, 577/578, 586, 590, 592/594, 595 are delayed approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
- Sounder Lakewood-Seattle - Delay - Due to BNSF freight interference October 19, 2017Sounder train #1514 (7:20 a.m. Tacoma departure) is delayed approximately 15 minutes due to BNSF freight interference.
- Sounder Lakewood-Seattle - Delay - mechanical issue October 19, 2017Sounder south line train #1501 (6:05 a.m. Seattle departure) is approximately 19 minutes delayed en route to Tacoma Dome Station due to a mechanical issue that is now resolved.
- 566 & 567 - Delay - Traffic October 19, 2017ST Express Routes 566/567 are experiencing delays of approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Link light rail - Elevator outage - Pedestrian Overpass at SeaTac/Airport Station October 19, 2017The SeaTac/Airport Station pedestrian overpass elevator is out of service. The platform elevators are operating. Passengers who require the elevator, ride Link to Tukwila International Boulevard Station and Ride Metro’s RapidRide A Line bus service to S 176th St. Those who require elevator service from the street level, ride Metro’s RapidRide A Line bus serv […]
- Several Routes - Delay - Heavy Traffic October 19, 2017ST Express routes 586, 574, 592, 590/594, 595 are experiencing delays of up to 25 minutes. ST Express routes 577/578 are experiencing delays of up to 45 minutes.
- Sounder Lakewood-Seattle - Elevator outage - Power Outage October 19, 2017Due to a power outage the elevators at Kent Sounder Station parking garage are not in service. Riders needing to get to/from the platform should use the street level crossing on E. Smith Street. Please use caution in the parking garage as lighting is low, emergency lighting is being used until PSE restores power.
- Sounder Lakewood-Seattle - Delay - 15 minutes out of Sumner October 18, 2017Sounder south line train #1505 (7:55am Seattle departure) was delayed 15 minutes out of Sumner.
- Link light rail - Announcement - Elevator service resumed October 18, 2017Elevator service has resumed at SeaTac/Airport Station. Thank you for your patience.
- Sounder Lakewood-Seattle - Delay - Due to mechanical issues October 18, 2017Sounder train #1517 (4:35 p.m. Seattle departure) is approximately 10 minutes delayed due to a mechanical issue.
- Link light rail - Elevator outage - Pedestrian Overpass at SeaTac/Airport Station October 17, 2017The SeaTac/Airport Station pedestrian overpass elevator is out of service. The platform elevators are operating. Passengers who require the elevator, ride Link to Tukwila International Boulevard Station and Ride Metro’s RapidRide A Line bus service to S 176th St. Those who require elevator service from the street level, ride Metro’s RapidRide A Line bus serv […]
- Several Routes - Delay - Traffic October 17, 2017ST Express routes 574, 577/578, 586, 592, 590, 592, 595 are experiencing delays of approximately 20-25 minutes due to heavy traffic on I-5.
- 512 - Reroute - Due to Nationwide Solidarity March for Peace October 14, 2017NB ST Express route 512 will be on temporary re-route due to the Nationwide Solidarity March for Peace at approximately 11:00 AM today. Riders needing the 4th &Washington stop should use the 4th & Cherry stop during the reroute. Delays of 15 minutes or more are expected.
- 512 - Reroute - Due to Puget Sound Heart and Stroke Run/Walk October 14, 2017North bound ST Express route 512 is currently on reroute due to the Puget Sound Heart and Stroke Run/Walk. The stops at 4th & Seneca, 4th & Pine and Olive & 6th will be missed.
- Sounder Lakewood-Seattle - Delay - Freight Interference October 14, 2017Sounder south line train #1519 (4:55 p.m. Seattle departure) is delayed approximately 10 minutes en route to Lakewood due to BNSF freight interference.
- Several Routes - Stop closure - Protest in Seattle October 23, 2017
- Sound Transit News Headlines
- Union Station’s Great Hall renamed to honor Joni Earl October 20, 2017Former Sound Transit CEO led agency through early challenges Past and current Board members joined agency staff this week to honor former Sound Transit CEO Joni Earl by naming the Great Hall of the agency's historic Union Station headquarters the Joni Earl Great Hall. For 60 years following Union Station's 1911 opening, the Great Hall's majest […]
- Sounder trains to run Sunday for Sounders FC match against the Colorado Rapids October 20, 2017Special trains to serve Sounders FC fans attending the final match of the regular season Sounders FC fans can hop aboard Sound Transit's popular Sounder trains to watch their team take on the Colorado Rapids this Sunday at 1 p.m. The stadium-bound train from the south will depart Lakewood at 10:45 a.m. The train from the north will depart Everett at 11: […]
- Sound Transit's East Link I-90 bridge project receives a 2017 Best of What's New award from Popular Science October 18, 2017First-ever light rail across a floating bridge recognized in the Engineering category Sound Transit has received a Popular Science 2017 Best of What's New award in the engineering category for the technology that will enable light rail trains to travel across Lake Washington on the floating I-90 bridge when East Link opens in 2023. Recognized by Popular […]
- Sounder trains to run Sunday for Sounders FC match against FC Dallas October 13, 2017Special trains to serve Sounders FC fans attending the match that could secure the Sounders a postseason position Sounders FC fans can hop aboard Sound Transit's popular Sounder trains to watch their team take on FC Dallas this Sunday at 4:30 p.m. The stadium-bound train from the south will depart Lakewood at 1:15 p.m. The train from the north will depa […]
- Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff testifies before Congress on importance of federal infrastructure funding October 11, 2017Elimination of longstanding transit grant programs would delay projects and require local taxpayers to pay more Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff today testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's Subcommittee on Housing and Transit about the importance locally and nationally of infrastructure funding. Ro […]
- East Link downtown Bellevue tunnel excavation is one-third complete October 3, 2017Tunnel construction has advanced more than 700 feet of the total 2,000-foot length, and turned north under 110th Ave. Northeast Sound Transit today briefed media on East Link light rail tunnel construction that is now one-third complete under downtown Bellevue. Crews are excavating at the south portal site at 112th Ave. Northeast and Main. When complete, the […]
- Tacoma Link to run extended hours tomorrow for Scorpions and Megadeth concert September 29, 2017Trains will run until midnight to accommodate concert goers Sound Transit will operate later Tacoma Link service on Saturday, September 30 to accommodate crowds attending the Scorpions and Megadeth concert. Trains run every 12 minutes, with the last trains departing Tacoma Dome station at 11:48 p.m., and the Theater District station at midnight. The concert […]
- Sound Transit moves forward with West Seattle and Ballard light rail project September 28, 2017Board approves contract with key consultant; public involvement to begin in early 2018 The Sound Transit Board today approved the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions, establishing a $285.9 million budget for preliminary engineering for the project and giving the green light to move forward with extending light rail to some of the most densely-populated […]
- U.S. Rep. Jayapal tours Northgate light rail progress, emphasizes importance of Lynnwood Link federal funding September 19, 2017Agency is working to secure critical $1.17 billion federal grant for Lynnwood Link Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal today toured Sound Transit’s on-schedule and on-budget construction of light rail to Northgate, joining agency CEO Peter Rogoff in emphasizing the importance of federal funding to reaching Lynnwood and other cities around the region. “We are grate […]
- Sound Transit adds six light rail stations to busker program September 18, 2017Street performer program now includes eight light rail stations, stainless steel stars mark approved performance sites Sound Transit has expanded its street performer program from test sites at the University of Washington and Capitol Hill Link light rail stations to its Beacon Hill, Mount Baker, Columbia City, Othello, Tukwila International Boulevard and An […]
- Union Station’s Great Hall renamed to honor Joni Earl October 20, 2017
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