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Sunday Movie: Good LRT
Kitchener-Waterloo light rail in Ontario, Canada is surprisingly high quality for North America (Not Just Bikes) NJB still finds something to rant about of course: some stations could be closer to destination entrances for disability access. Bonus movies: How to find Link at…
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Friday Roundtable: ORCA Survey
The ORCA consortium has a survey asking users about their experiences using ORCA cards and the fare payment system. The survey is open until mid November. The Friday Roundtable column is for short, light, interactive topics, so this is an opportunity to ask readers the same…
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Sound Transit Pilots Updated Pet Policy
Sound Transit is piloting an updated pet policy on its buses and trains between now and Spring 2027. During the pilot, pet dogs will be permitted on board if they are leashed, well-behaved, and controlled by their handler. All other pets must remain in an enclosed carrier. As…
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Midweek Roundup: ‘condos’
Survey: ORCA wants your opinion on public transit. News and commentary from the past week or so. News: Commentary: This is an Open Thread.
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How the Federal Way Link Extension Impacted Bus Ridership Patterns
In December 2025, Sound Transit welcomed the first passengers aboard the Federal Way Link Extension. The three new stations on the 1 Line provide improved transit connectivity for many south King County residents. An accompanying bus service change in March 2026 improved…
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How the Crosslake Connection Impacted Bus Ridership Patterns
On March 28, Sound Transit opened the much anticipated Crosslake Connection. This rail connection between Seattle and cities on the Eastside promised fast, frequent, and more reliable connectivity across Lake Washington. The Link 2 Line was designed to replace the hundreds of…
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Sunday Movie: Ballard Link Controversy
A recap of the Ballard Link controversy that boiled over at the forum Monday. These videos are from three months ago. Light rail to Ballard shouldn’t be this hard. (The House of Transit) Why is building transit so expensive anyway? (Yet Another Urbanist) I’m reaching the end of…
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Friday Roundtable: Vote Yes on Prop 1 for More Buses!
Ballots for the November election have been sent to voters in King County. One item on the ballot for voters in Seattle is Proposition 1: Seattle Transit Measure. This renews and expands the Seattle Transit Measure that is set to expire in early 2027. The 0.3% sales tax is…
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Route 545 doesn’t save as much time as you think
Much like route 550 was to Bellevue, route 545 has been Redmond’s workhorse route. Redmond has a diverse set of transit options fanning out in every direction, even before it had the distinction of being a Link terminus. But the main regional service has always been route 545,…
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Ballard Link Community Forum
Dan Strauss invited Sound Transit board members, city officials, and state officials to a Ballard Link Extension (BLE) Community Forum Monday to provide the public with information on the Ballard Link extension plans. The Nordic Museum’s auditorium was packed with residents from…
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Midweek Roundup: clash over Aurora
News and commentary from the past week or so. Survey: Community Transit wants your input on Swift Gold by November 15. News: Commentary: This is an Open Thread.