Sunday Movie: Melbourne

Seattle Transit Blog 10/11 9:00P Mike Orr

Holiday service Monday, October 13: Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Pierce Transit, Seattle Streetcars, Vashon and West Seattle water taxis, and the Washington State Ferries are on regular Monday schedule for Columbus Day/Indigenous People...

Midweek Roundup: Community Crossroads

Seattle Transit Blog 10/8 12:00A Nathan Dickey

Tonight, 6-8pm : Seattle Neighborhood Greenways is hosting “Community Crossroads” at El Centro de la Raza in Beacon Hill. The event will feature a panel discussion and community engagement opportunities considering the future of Seattle’s most...

Judkins Park Station Access Improvements

Seattle Transit Blog 10/6 12:00A Michael Smith

Judkins Park Link station is scheduled to open with the full East Link Extension in Spring 2026. While Judkins Park station will be an incredible resource for Seattle residents in the Central District...

Sunday Movie: Trails Near Link

Seattle Transit Blog 10/5 2:00A Mike Orr

Bob (bobco85) ranks every Link station on its access to a regional bicycle trail. His focus is on biking and regional trails, so he doesn t mention some smaller trails and parks that are withing pedestrian range, like Cowen/Ravenna Park a few...

We Are Here Because No One Will Make A Decision

Seattle Transit Blog 10/4 12:33A Martin H. Duke

In the latest installment of uneasiness around ST3, Bruce Harrell rejected the idea ($) of jettisoning West Seattle or Ballard from the plan to balance the books. I would expect nothing less from the...

Friday Roundtable: Union Street Bus Lane

Seattle Transit Blog 10/3 2:00A Michael Smith

To celebrate the Week Without Driving , Mayor Harrell and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) planned to remove a bus-only lane in Capitol Hill. On Tuesday, Ryan Packer reported the Union...

Ridership Patterns for Sound Transit Route 522

Seattle Transit Blog 10/2 12:00A Michael Smith

Sound Transit Route 522 travels inbound from Woodinville to Roosevelt station, primarily via SR-522. This express service has stops in Bothell, Kenmore and Lake City. Outbound trips travel in the...

Midweek Roundup: traditional system

Seattle Transit Blog 10/1 12:00A Nathan Dickey

Next Wednesday, October 8, 6-8pm : Seattle Neighborhood Greenways is hosting Community Crossroads at El Centro de la Raza in Beacon Hill. The event will feature a panel discussion and community engagement opportunities considering the future of...

Ridership Patterns for King County Metro Route 5

Seattle Transit Blog 9/29 2:00A Michael Smith

King County Metro Route 5 travels inbound from Shoreline Community College to downtown Seattle, primarily on Greenwood Ave N and Phinney Ave N. Outbound trips travel in the reverse direction. In...

Sunday Movie: Walking at Pike Place Market & to School

Seattle Transit Blog 9/28 12:22A Mike Orr

CityNerd on the Pike Place and Pike Street pedestrianizations, interviewed by Kenji López-Alt. (CityNerd) Why Americans don t walk to school anymore. It s about the sidewalks. (Evan Edinger) This is an open thread.

Friday Roundtable: Week Without Driving

Seattle Transit Blog 9/26 12:00A Michael Smith

The 5th annual Week Without Driving is next week, from September 29 to October 5. Started by Seattle-based disability advocate Anna Zivarts in 2021, Week Without Driving has since grown to national...

Midweek Roundup: controversial amendments

Seattle Transit Blog 9/24 12:02A Nathan Dickey

Local Transit News: Construction of RapidRide I is set to begin this fall (Metro Matters). After ventilation issues shut down light rail multiple times ($) over the past week, Sound Transit’s have to increase planned maintenance to reduce...

Sunday Movie: Copenhagen & Canadian Maritimes

Seattle Transit Blog 9/21 1:41A Mike Orr

Copenhagen s automated metro has been running for 20 years. (dronthego) It has 4 lines, each running every 3-6 minutes and operating 24/7. Ridership is an average of 344,000 per day. Two lines combine downtown for 1.5 minute frequency. Agency...

Friday Roundtable: Sounder Turns 25

Seattle Transit Blog 9/19 5:00A Michael Smith

Yesterday marked the 25th anniversary of Sounder, Sound Transit s commuter rail service. On the morning of September 18, 2000, the first Sounder trip departed a temporary station in Tacoma and headed...

Midweek Roundup: growth, gains, and greatness

Seattle Transit Blog 9/17 12:48A Nathan Dickey

Local Transit News: Sound Transit Outlines Promising Everett Link Cost Reductions, Bleaker Seattle News (The Urbanist). STB article in the works. Seattle eyes electric cargo bikes for greener deliveries (The Seattle Times, $) Sound Transit...