Friday Roundtable: July 4 Weekend Service

Seattle Transit Blog 7/2 8:53P Mike Orr

Holiday service announcements: Metro holiday service with Sound Transit, streetcars, and the King County water taxis. Sound Transit , Community Transit , Pierce Transit , Everett Transit , Kitsap Transit , Monorail , Washington State Ferries...

Midweek Roundup: Transit Champions

Seattle Transit Blog 7/1 12:00A Nathan Dickey

Custom World Cup-oriented signage helps visitors navigate the Link system (Mike Orr). Reminder: most transit agencies will be running Sunday/holiday service this Friday, July 3, in observation of...

Community Transit Ridership Jumped 24% After Lynnwood Link Restructure

Seattle Transit Blog 6/29 3:00A Michael Smith

The Swift Orange Line has played a key role in boosting Community Transit s ridership over the past two years. (Michael Smith) Since the Lynnwood Link Extension opened in August 2024, Community...

Sunday Movie: Surrey-Langley Skytrain

Seattle Transit Blog 6/28 12:00A Mike Orr

Vancouver BC chose a Skytrain extension in the eastern Surrey-Langley suburbs over a competing surface light rail (LRT) proposal with a different L-shaped route. The video discusses the tradeoffs between the two, how to build an elevated rail...

Midweek Roundup: Level Up

Seattle Transit Blog 6/24 12:07A Nathan Dickey

Reminders: To ensure there is enough space on trains, bikes and scooters are not allowed on trains on World Cup match days. Local: What to expect during RapidRide I construction (Metro Matters) Everett Transit Annexation Would Level Up City s...

Golden Gardens Direct shuttle starts Saturday

Seattle Transit Blog 6/23 1:23A Nathan Dickey

Golden Gardens Direct route map (Metro) Leaders from King County and Seattle met at Golden Gardens Park Monday morning to inaugurate a new shuttle service direct to Golden Gardens Park. Golden Gardens...

Sunday Movie: Barcelona Superblocks

Seattle Transit Blog 6/21 12:00A Mike Orr

What are Barcelona superblocks ( superilles ) really like? What do they look like, how many people use them, and what do they do in them? Here s an overview: By CityFixer. Seattle is briefly mentioned at 9:30-9:41. Some shorts on the superblocks:...

Community Transit Express Route Ridership Data

Seattle Transit Blog 6/18 3:00A Michael Smith

Since 2024, Roue 909 has connected Edmonds with Mountlake Terrace station. (Michael Smith) Community Transit has transformed its network over the past few years. Since its founding in 1976, Community...

Midweek Roundup: ‘Summer of Soccer’

Seattle Transit Blog 6/16 11:02P Nathan Dickey

Reminders: Seattle is hosting 5 more FIFA World Cup games over coming weeks. Keep an eye on your transit agency s service alerts and be aware there may be crowds at unusual times. Bikes and scooters are banned from Link trains on game days. This...

Sunday Movies: All Swift Lines & Rural Puget Sound

Seattle Transit Blog 6/14 12:00A Mike Orr

Three videos by J-Man Explores. Riding all the Community Transit Swift lines in one day, with the history of each transit corridor. Swift is the limited-stop BRT in Snohomish County, 13-30 miles north of Seattle, serving Lynnwood and Everett and...

Community Transit ran its last bus to Seattle

Seattle Transit Blog 6/13 3:00A Michael Smith

The last inbound Route 424 bus in downtown Seattle on Friday morning (Michael Smith). On Friday afternoon, Community Transit Route 424 made its final trip from Seattle to the City of Snohomish. This...

Friday Roundtable: Free Downtown Bainbridge Shuttle

Seattle Transit Blog 6/12 12:30A Michael Smith

Route 385 Map (Kitsap Transit) Visiting Bainbridge Island will be a bit easier on Saturdays this summer thanks to a new free shuttle operated by Kitsap Transit. The route will operate on Saturdays...

Transit to World Cup Events

Seattle Transit Blog 6/11 3:27A Michael Smith

Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) is accessible via Link, Sounder, and dozens of bus routes. The 2026 Men s World Cup kicks off today with a match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City. Seattle...

Midweek Roundup: Why, Robot

Seattle Transit Blog 6/10 12:01A Nathan Dickey

Reminder: The FIFA World Cup starts tomorrow and the first match in Seattle is Monday, June 15, at noon. Plan for busy buses, trains, roadways, and lots of tourists. SDOT has travel tips . Metro has an SEA26 transit guide . Community Transit...

MASS Coalition’s priorities for the 2026 STM

Seattle Transit Blog 6/9 12:00A STB Editorial Board

On June 3, 2026, the Move All Seattle Sustainably (MASS) Coalition delivered a letter to the Seattle City Council supporting Mayor Wilson s proposal for the 2026 Seattle Transit Measure. Seattle...