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After a disastrous race last year, Route 8 called for a rematch. Since then, Mayor Wilson issued an executive order to build bus lanes on Denny Way, SDOT designed an eastbound bus lane, and the bus lane was installed. This year, Route 8 actually stood a chance. The race kicked off at Denny Way & … Continue reading "Rac
On Wednesday, SDOT announced four new speed cameras will be installed across Seattle in 2027. These four cameras are the first of 10 cameras that will be installed by March 2029, per Mayor Wilson’s Vision Zero executive order. The selected locations were chosen as they are some of the most dangerous sections of Seattle
News and commentary from the past week or so. This is an Open Thread.
The transcontinental railroad, explained. (Daniel Steiner) Why Amtrak’s long-distance trains exist. With a trip on the Empire Builder to Seattle. (The Flying Moose) Where are American’s trains? A satirical look at the past and present of American passenger trains. (Climate Town) Musical interlude: Trans Europa Express
Three urbanist lessons from The Netherlands. (Alex Davis, 4 years ago) Musical interlude: Can’t Stay with You Baby (I’ve gotta to find a car to drive me downtown) (Jimi Tenor). Ghost Town (The Specials, 1981). This is an open thread.
Today Sound Transit announced Pinehurst station will open September 30, 2026. Located between Shoreline South and Northgate stations, Pinehurst is the first ever Link infill station. The area around the station has been slow to develop as it is primarily occupied by Jackson Park Golf Course and I-5. The new King County
Several comments have raised concerns that the August 29th service change shortened Link’s service day, so that it now ends earlier and starts later. This interacts with the launch of ST Express “Night Ride” routes between midnight and 4am. These theoretically can replace Link trips. But the ST Express routes bypass se
At 9:59am last Friday, I boarded Everett Transit Route 29 at Everett Transit Mall Station. While the six other passengers on the bus were traveling to work, home, or somewhere else, for me this trip was the first segment of my region-wide ORCA speedrun. Transit speedrunning is the process of visiting every station in a
Several transit agencies have their twice-yearly service change today or this week. South King County and Pierce County have the most extensive changes to coordinate bus service with Federal Way Link. East King County implements the almost-last phase of its East Link bus restructure. North King County and Snohomish Cou
The L8 is not so late anymore since an eastbound traffic lane was converted to a bus lane in August. On Tuesday, September 8th, Fix the L8 is organizing another race against Metro’s bus Route 8 along Denny Way. Unlike the previous event, the group is expecting to lose as the buses bypass traffic via … Continue reading
News and commentary from the past week. Reminder: most transit agencies will be running Sunday service on Labor Day (Sept. 7). Check your local agency’s rider alerts. News: Commentary: This is an Open Thread.
Transit agencies around Puget Sound are updating their networks this weekend. This service change is more significant than most with restructures in south King County and Pierce County, east King County, and north King County and Snohomish County. In addition to the local transit agencies, Sound Transit is revising its
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