Bus Improvements on Harrison, but Will There be Buses?

Seattle Transit Blog 8/18 2:29A Martin H. Duke

Last May, SDOT released a new fact sheet on its Harrison and Mercer Transit Access project , spanning the blue line in the map above. It s at 30% design, and construction can begin as early as 2026...

Sunday Movies: Redmond & Kemper

Seattle Transit Blog 8/17 2:00A Mike Orr

A tale of two cities. Redmond city planning led to massive TOD around Downtown Redmond and Overlake Village stations, and expedited the Link planning. (Yet Another Urbanist) Kemper Freeman s war on transit. (Yet Another Urbanist) This is an open...

Friday Roundtable: Pedestrian Streets in Seattle

Seattle Transit Blog 8/15 12:00A Michael Smith

Pike Place Market s car-free pilot was recently extended until Spring 2026. During this time the Market will create a comprehensive street management plan that will take effect before the FIFA World...

Midweek Roundup: light rail culture

Seattle Transit Blog 8/12 10:31P Nathan Dickey

Upcoming Link Disruptions: Several sporadic periods of reduced evening service for construction of Pinehurst Station Downtown tunnel (Westlake to SODO) will be closed Saturday, August 23, from morning to 1pm, for East Link testing . Shuttle buses...

Sunday Movie: Buses

Seattle Transit Blog 8/10 2:00A Mike Orr

The first ever bus routes. (The Tim Traveler) Hint: They re in France and have to do with Blaise Pascal. Three good things about Metro buses and ST Express by a visitor. (Trains are Awesome) The London Underground has express services. (Ontario...

Friday Roundtable: Seattle Street Railways in 1896

Seattle Transit Blog 8/8 2:00A Michael Smith

Seattle Street Railways 1896 by Harry Foesig. Map scan by Andrew Filer . Seattle has a long history with rail public transit. This map was drawn by Harry Foesig and published in Leslie Blanchard s...

SDOT Project Completion Celebration in Pioneer Square

Seattle Transit Blog 8/7 2:00A Michael Smith

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is wrapping up two projects in Pioneer Square that will make traveling in the area easier for everyone. SDOT is hosting a celebration during the Pioneer...

Midweek Roundup: 2025 Primary

Seattle Transit Blog 8/5 11:31P Nathan Dickey

Elections Headlines: Michael Westgaard, candidate for Renton City Council Position 1, made transit improvements a central pillar of his campaign (The Urbanist). Westgaard will proceed to general election. Tacoma Faces Pivotal Moment in Crowded...

Sunday Movie: Pike Place Market With and Without Cars

Seattle Transit Blog 8/3 2:00A Mike Orr

Pike Place Market with cars in 2022, and without cars in 2025. (Juan Rodriguez) Cars were removed from Pike Place in April due to a building construction project blocking a lane. They were supposed to return this month but Mayor Harrell extended...

Friday Roundtable: Boren Ave Route Idea

Seattle Transit Blog 8/1 12:00A Michael Smith

One of the most significant transit gaps in Seattle is on Boren Ave between Jackson Street and Denny Way. Boren Ave is aligned with the downtown grid and runs through the heart of First Hill. The...

Metro and Seattle Streetcar fares increasing on Sept. 1

Seattle Transit Blog 7/31 12:00A Nathan Dickey

On Monday, King County Metro announced fares will increase on September 1, 2025 , for multiple Metro services and for the Seattle Streetcar, which is owned by SDOT but operated by Metro. Table of fare...

Midweek Roundup: early Christmas gift

Seattle Transit Blog 7/30 12:00A Nathan Dickey

Displays within Link light rail trains got a facelift recently: they now show the station number and travel direction (photo by author). Local Transit & Streets: Sound Transit is preparing for a...

Movies: Melbourne & Auckland

Seattle Transit Blog 7/28 7:17A Mike Orr

Livability in Melbourne, Australia. (CityNerd) The Seattle waterfront streetcars in 1982-2005 came from Melbourne. When an Australian friend who d grown up in Melbourne visited, I took him on the streetcar. It really reminded him of his...

Bellevue Arts Fair

Seattle Transit Blog 7/26 2:27A Mike Orr

The Bellevue Arts Fair is this weekend if you re looking for something to do. It s a large free annual festival of artists booths and other artsy activities. It started Friday and continues Saturday 10am-7pm, and Sunday 11am-6pm. Here s a map...

Friday Roundtable: Seafair Festival Weekend Transit

Seattle Transit Blog 7/25 12:00A Michael Smith

The annual Seafair Festival Weekend is next week on August 1-3 at Genesee Park. Festivities include an air show, hydroplane races, and a classic car show. Event organizers are encouraging attendees to...