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The Urbanist
24 days
Issaquah Claims Victory at Sound Transit, Despite Rail Delay to 2050
Even though the 4 Line was delayed from 2044 to 2050, Issaquah leaders including Mayor Mark Mullet hosted a community celebration Monday night. Mullet sees staying on the calendar as the first step in getting the timeline for the Eastside's next light rail line moved up.
The Urbanist
24 days
Sound Transit's Murky Path to Ballard, with Regionwide ST4 Hopes Dim
While hesitant to alter plans or go back to voters for funding, Sound Transit board members approved a "Request for Information" that could unearth more affordable plans for light rail to Ballard. Even so, the path to get the project back on schedule remains murky at best.
The Urbanist
24 days
Court Ruling Against Seattle Growth Plan Undercuts State Housing Reforms
Ruling in favor of two groups trying to reopen environmental review of Seattle's Comprehensive Plan, a state Court of Appeals has affirmed a major loophole in recent state laws intended to reduce barriers to urban housing development. The decision could have big impacts statewide.
Seattle Transit Blog
25 days
Driver Blocks Trains On Elevated Tracks at Mount Baker Station
On Tuesday evening, a driver managed to drive their car on the light rail tracks from MLK Way & Walden St to Mount Baker station. The 70-year-old driver was not injured but was taken to the hospital as a precaution. 1 Line trains were replaced with shuttle buses between SODO and Othello station while Sound … Continue reading "Driver Blocks Trains On Elevated Tracks at Mount Baker Station"
The Urbanist
25 days
Op-Ed: It’s Time for Vending in Link Stations
Most transit systems across the world have integrated retail within stations. It’s time for Sound Transit to join the party by streamlining its fledgling vendor program.
Seattle Transit Blog
25 days
Midweek Roundup: Tap into Seattle Summer
Local News: Further Afield: This is an Open Thread. Uncivil comments will be moderated.
The Urbanist
25 days
Wilson Proposes Doubling Transit Measure to Beef Up Seattle's Frequent Network
The City of Seattle's investment in King County Metro service would jump by 60% over the life of the proposed 10-year renewal of the Seattle Transit Measure. While backed by a sales tax increase, Wilson framed the measure as a path to affordability and access.
The Urbanist
26 days
Seattle's Library Levy Renewal Campaign Kicks Into Full Gear
The seven-year levy renewal will invest around $68 million into the Seattle Public Library every year, providing more than a third of the department's budget. Library supporters see the measure as essential to provide library services to a growing city.
Seattle Transit Blog
26 days
Sound Transit Rolls Out New Sounder Trains
On Monday, the newest Sounder cars made their debut on an S Line trip from Seattle to Lakewood. These new trains, three passenger cab cars and eight coach cars, were built by Alstom and delivered to Sound Transit in 2022. The new trains feature a new bike rack design, more power outlets and USB ports, … Continue reading "Sound Transit Rolls Out New Sounder Trains"
The Urbanist
27 days
June Housing Forum, Socials, and July Fundraiser
Join The Urbanist for our June 10 housing forum and get your ticket for our Summer Endorsed Candidate Party on July 19. We're also hosting two social hours in June.
The Urbanist
27 days
King County DCHS Seeks to Put Fraud Concerns to Bed with New Protocol
The King County Department of Community and Human Services has implemented reforms to prevent fraud and waste in the $1.8 billion in annual grant funding it administers. Meanwhile, an outside audit continues looking into flagged contracts.
The Urbanist
28 days
33 Bookstores. 10 Days. No Car. An Urbanist’s Guide to Independent Bookstore Day
To meet the Independent Bookstore Day challenge, two book worms used transit to visit 33 bookstores scattered around the Puget Sound region in just 10 days. Here's how they did it and what they learned.
