Midweek Roundup: Summer Transit

Seattle Transit Blog 5/21 12:00A Nathan Dickey

Local Transit News: Sound Transit wants to know what would make it easier for you to walk, bike, or roll to the future Everett Link Station (Sound Transit). The At-Grade Crossing improvement program continues, with new roadway markings coming to...

Sunday Movie: Word Origins

Seattle Transit Blog 5/18 2:00A Mike Orr

The etymology of railroad and transportation terms. (Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zefarris) This is an open thread.

2025 Trailhead Direct Routes

Seattle Transit Blog 5/16 12:00A Michael Smith

King County Parks has announced that Trailhead Direct is returning in 2025 on weekends from May 24 to September 1. Additionally, the service will run on a few holidays, specifically: Memorial Day (Monday, May 26), Independence Day (Friday, July...

Midweek Roundup: “Deciding To See”

Seattle Transit Blog 5/14 12:00A Nathan Dickey

Redmond Link Extension: Coverage of the Downtown Redmond Link Extension opening by The Seattle Times ($) and The Urbanist . How Redmond s 1993 Downtown Plan kicked off its urban renaissance , and how it shows no signs of slowing while a new...

Ridership Patterns for Sound Transit Routes 542 and 545

Seattle Transit Blog 5/12 12:00A Michael Smith

Sound Transit operates two express routes between Redmond and Seattle. Route 542 travels inbound from Redmond Transit Center to the University District. Route 545 travels inbound from Bear Creek P&R...

Impressions of Redmond Link

Seattle Transit Blog 5/11 8:01A Mike Orr

I was going to try to make the opening ceremony yesterday, but I d walked extensively Friday so I did a shorter excursion in the afternoon . I haven t heard anything about how the ceremony went, how many people attended, or how full the buses...

Welcome Redmond Link

Seattle Transit Blog 5/9 9:00P Mike Orr

The downtown Redmond Link extension opens today , May 10. This will extend the 2 Line from Redmond Technology station to two new stations: Marymoor Village and Downtown Redmond. The ceremony starts at 10:30am at Downtown Redmond station. The...

Weekend Open Thread

Seattle Transit Blog 5/9 8:11P Mike Orr

This article is for comments on topics other than the Redmond Link extension. There will be no Sunday Movie this week; instead we ll have a follow-up article on Sunday after we get back from Redmond. This is an open thread.

A sneak peek at Redmond Link

Seattle Transit Blog 5/8 12:44A Sherwin Lee

Outside Marymoor Village Station, looking north Yesterday, Sound Transit invited members of the media to preview the two-station Redmond Link extension, which is on track for a grand opening this...

Midweek Roundup: “Deadmond” to Redmond

Seattle Transit Blog 5/7 12:31A Nathan Dickey

3 days until the Downtown Redmond Link Extension opens this Saturday, May 10! Sound Transit has more opening day details . Local Transit News: Sound Transit staff will present a review of comments heard regarding the Tacoma Dome Link Extension...

Swift Ridership with Lynnwood Link

Seattle Transit Blog 5/5 12:00A Michael Smith

Community Transit operates three bus rapid transit routes under the Swift branding: Blue, Green, and Orange. These routes provide fast and frequent transit between key destinations in Snohomish...

Sunday Movies: Disability Activism

Seattle Transit Blog 5/4 2:00A Mike Orr

They took sledgehammers to sidewalks. How curb cuts originated. (PBS American Experience) Big box stores. Why they exist, and how they re becoming more urban friendly. (City Beautiful) The Target at 6:49 appears to be the one in downtown Seattle....

Midweek Roundup: Nervous

Seattle Transit Blog 4/30 12:31A Nathan Dickey

10 days  until the  Downtown Redmond Link Extension opens on May 10. Sound Transit has more opening day details . Seattle ST3 Project Updates: The Sound Transit Board is still nervous about the cost of the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions...

Sunday Movies: China

Seattle Transit Blog 4/27 2:00A Mike Orr

Shenzhen Metro, staggering powerhouse. (RMTransit) Shanghai Metro, the world s largest. (RMTransit) This is an open thread.

Midweek Roundup: Crosswalk Hack

Seattle Transit Blog 4/23 12:00A Nathan Dickey

Washington Street, East from First Avenue, April 10, 1929, courtesy of the Seattle Municipal Archives ( Item 3257 ). Similar view in February 2023 (Google Street View). 17 days  until the  Downtown...