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Trailhead Direct performance shows demand for transit to trails

The Seattle hiking shuttle’s ridership grew 75 percent in its second year—but its future is unclear.

Seattle’s long history of transit funding

The Emerald City’s reliance on car tabs is fueled by a complicated history.

Where’s my bus? Stop changes and new corridors coming to downtown Seattle

King County Metro is going through some changes

All-door boarding on Third Avenue—and other major downtown transit changes—coming in March

Buses are coming out of the tunnel and stops are shuffling

What public transportation is—and isn’t—doing during the Seattle Squeeze

As Seattle heads into a three-week traffic, there are some added transit options—and missed opportunities

King County Metro is testing electric buses

Five models will be sent on South King County’s longest, hilliest routes

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6 homes for sale along King County Metro route 62

King County Metro Route 62 goes from downtown to Sand Point, winding through a variety of neighborhoods on the way.

All-door boarding is coming for all buses on Third Avenue next year

Will Metro implement a more equitable fare enforcement system by then?

King County Metro fare enforcement makes housing instability worse, report finds

The county auditor found that fare enforcement policies hurt more than they help

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Six homes for sale along King County Metro Route 37

Take a tour of homes for sale along Alki Beach.

As Seattle transit ridership skyrockets, Metro works to keep up with demand

Seattle saw the biggest growth in transit ridership in the whole country—so how is Metro handling the crowds?

Seattle weekend traffic: The 520 bridge will be closed

What’s blocking up traffic this weekend—and how to ride transit to it (or around it).

Seattle weekend traffic: Hempfest and the solar eclipse

What’s blocking up traffic this weekend—and how to ride transit to it (or around it).

Seattle weekend traffic: The Montlake Bridge is closing

What’s blocking up traffic this weekend—and how to ride transit to it (or around it).

Seattle weekend traffic: Seafair and the Blue Angels

What’s blocking up traffic this weekend—and how to ride transit to it (or around it).

Seattle weekend traffic: The Torchlight Parade and more

What’s blocking up traffic this weekend—and how to ride transit to it (or around it).

Seattle weekend traffic: Capitol Hill Block Party, Mariners, and SeaFair

What’s blocking up traffic this weekend—and how to ride transit to it (or around it).

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Six homes for sale along King County Metro route 311

King County Metro 311 runs weekday commuters between the Eastside and downtown in the morning and home in the evening.

Seattle weekend traffic: So much Mariners

What’s blocking up traffic this weekend—and how to ride transit to it (or around it)

6 homes for sale along Metro route 2

Homes on the King County Metro route, from Queen Anne to Denny-Blaine.

First phase of 23rd Avenue tear-up nearly over

Last week, the Seattle Department of Transportation reopened a stretch of 23rd Avenue in two directions, the first time that road has been clear since June 2015.

Regional transit projects for 2040 almost funded

“Almost enough” will be enough to kick off tons of projects

Seattle traffic hitting limits

Get ready to share the ride even more

Park & Ride struggle with popularity

Your parking space may cost $80K

Apple Maps Adds Seattle Public Transit Directions

In a long overdue move, you can now use Apple Maps to get direction and schedule info for Seattle buses, light rail, and ferries. Users can also access direction via Siri, iOS’s built-in AI.

Five Properties Worth Buying Along Metro Bus Route 186