Public transportation
A quick guide to Seattle’s SR 99 tunnel
Everything you need to know about the toll road lurking beneath downtown.
Car-tab gutting initiative likely to pass—and projects are already being put on pause
The initiative, which is leading by 10 points, would slash vehicle registration fees, but wipe out funding for transit and road projects—even voter-approved local measures.
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.
A quick guide to the Seattle Center Monorail
The monorail is more than a tourist trap. Here’s our guide to where to board, how to pay, and the future of the line.
The Seattle Monorail takes a big step toward transit integration
Now nearly 60 years old, the Monorail will finally accept ORCA cards—and even some transfers—thanks to an agreement between the operator and Seattle Center.
How to ride transit to the Washington State Fair from Seattle
You can do it at a trot, you can do it at a gallop, you can do it on a Sounder train.
Seattle starts the electric scooter process
The city has long resisted an electric scooter share—but is about to start catching up.
Sounder train will make weekend trips for Seahawks games
Driving to the game is unpleasant—so why not share a train from the ‘burbs with a bunch of other fans?
Center City Connector streetcar project keeps inching forward
The fraught streetcar project just got a loan from the city to figure out exactly what it needs to keep going.
Fares on Washington State Ferries are going up this October
The increase comes as the ferry system goes for a greener fleet. A low-income fare pilot is likely on the way.
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11 transit-accessible camping trips near Seattle
Does your idea of an outdoor adventure involve transit?
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11 transit-accessible hikes in and around Seattle
For those who hate driving, and more importantly, those without a car who still want to access the region’s amazing natural areas, it’s possible to go hiking by transit both within the city and nearby.
Seattle's best neighborhoods for renting
Do you need cheap rent? Walkability? Transit?
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Something to do or see at every Seattle Link Light Rail stop
Public transit is a great way to see the city—and Link Light Rail will take you on a tour from University of Washington to Othello.
Seattle’s best neighborhoods for living car-free
No matter what flavor of multimodal you are, there’s a neighborhood for you in the Emerald City—no personal vehicle required.
Seattle Pride 2019: Parade routes, block party locations, and more
Our guide to the whole Pride weekend
Take a first look at Sound Transit’s new light rail trains
Brand-new vehicles, going into service next year, have more leg room and additional bike hooks.
Seattle explores its options for congestion pricing
The city says it wants to find an equitable way to toll city streets
National Transportation Safety Board releases findings on deadly 2017 Amtrak crash
"Three people did not have to die"
King County Metro’s ride-hailing service expands to Southeast Seattle and Tukwila
It’s the third responsive shuttle service in an expanding offering from the county
Shuttle to Seattle-area hikes returns for 2019 season
New, expanded Trailhead Direct service includes more trails and more pickups.
Where’s my bus? Stop changes and new corridors coming to downtown Seattle
King County Metro is going through some changes
Sounder train will make weekend trips for Mariners games
The Sounder train will start running before and after select weekend Mariners games so folks on the Sounders line don’t have to get behind the wheel to get into the stands.
Former DC transportation planner confirmed as new SDOT director
Sam Zimbabwe has been basically on the job for a while now
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
Seattle will provide free transit for some low-income residents
The "ORCA Opportunity" plan will be expanded to residents of some low-income housing communities—at least for now
Seattle weekend traffic and transit: The squeeze squeezes on
What’s affecting getting around this weekend—and how to ride transit to it (or around it)
Looking back on Seattle streetcars and trolleys
We’re building out a new line—the latest in a long history.
Center City Connector streetcar gets the green light—and a much longer timeline
After months on hold, the streetcar project is back on with an updated plan
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
Free waterfront bus service will run through 2019
The WSDOT-funded shuttles, which run from Pioneer Square to Seattle Center, now have three lines
Seattle weekend traffic and transit: Early viaduct closures start now
What’s blocking up traffic and transit this weekend—and how to navigate around it
Seattle mayor picks DC transportation planner to lead SDOT
The nomination still needs City Council approval
King County Metro’s ride-hailing service expands to West Seattle
By expanding its responsive shuttle service, Metro hopes to mitigate the coming State Route 99 closure
King County Metro wants to make it easier to use carpooling apps
By partnering with private apps, Metro hopes to encourage more people to carpool
How did King County’s city-to-trail shuttle go?
Trailhead Direct finished its first full season in October
King County Metro is testing electric buses
Five models will be sent on South King County’s longest, hilliest routes
Seattle weekend traffic and transit: Veterans Day, Sounders, and 520
What’s blocking up traffic this weekend and how to ride transit to it (or around it)