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WSDOT’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 […]
Dublin’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.
Last 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 […]
Metro 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 […]
Portland 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 […]
Building 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. […]
These 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 […] […]
Everett 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 […]
Although 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 […]
The 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 […]
STB 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. […]
As 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 […]
In 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 […]
[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 […]
Seattle tops nation in new apartments — and they’re expensive ($) and full of millennials. NY MTA refurbishes subway cars with fewer seats, more preschool wallpaper; at least one of those seems like an improvement. Crown Hill pedestrian overpass to stay, but people on wheels will still get a crosswalk. Alon Levy tells DC and […]
After 16 months of construction, the Yesler Way Bridge over 4th and 5th avenues has been reopened to traffic on Tuesday. Several bus routes that were affected by the long-term closure have resumed normal operations. Bus stops at Yesler Way & 3rd Avenue and Terrace Street & 5th Avenue have been re-opened. Although it won’t […]
Bellevue is planning a permanent men’s homeless shelter in the city. After a proposed location in the Eastgate area drew controversy, the City considered two alternative locations including one near the planned Sound Transit Link maintenance facility in the Bel-Red area. Sound Transit has opposed this because it is within an area to be marketed […]
The promise of an eastbound bus lane on Denny Way made waves last month, but the September deadline has come and passed, with not a hint of red paint on the street’s asphalt. So, what gives? Mike Lindblom at The Seattle Times reports ($) that the announcement was premature and came about due to a misunderstanding between […]
Please 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 →
Please 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 →
Please 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 →
Please 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 →
Please 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 →
The 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 →
DART 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.
DART 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 →
The 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 →
The 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 →
There 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. […]
ST 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.
South 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 […]
Sounder 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.
The 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 […]
ST 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.
Due 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.
The 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 […]
NB 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.
North 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 south line train #1519 (4:55 p.m. Seattle departure) is delayed approximately 10 minutes en route to Lakewood due to BNSF freight interference.
Former 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 […]
Special 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: […]
First-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 […]
Special 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 […]
Elimination 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 […]
Tunnel 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 […]
Trains 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 […]
Board 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 […]
Agency 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 […]
Street 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 […]
