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Seattle Transit Blog is 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that covers transit news for the the greater Seattle area. The blog also focuses on density and the urban form, and other forms of alternative transportation like bicycling and walking.

10/07/2026

Midweek Roundup: Sick Out

Reminder: Buses replace Link trains between Westlake and Northgate after ~10pm from Oct. 6-8 as part of Sound Transit's rotating monthly maintenance program. News and commentary from the past week. News: Puget Sound ferry service returns after 23 ferry engine room workers staged a "sick out"amid complaints of low wages and long hours (KUOW). Also well-covered by The Stranger…...

Reminder: Buses replace Link trains between Westlake and Northgate after ~10pm from Oct. 6-8 as part of Sound Transit’s rotating monthly maintenance program. News and commentary from the past…

10/06/2026

Duplicative services and commuter route truncation, again

We're about a month into the Fall shakeup, where a substantial number of service changes were implemented to improve connections to Link. This is a recurring playbook that Metro has used ever since light rail service began: identify duplicative services and restructure existing bus routes to connect to Link stations rather than running all the way into downtown Seattle. When Northgate Link opened, Sound Transit…...

We’re about a month into the Fall shakeup, where a substantial number of service changes were implemented to improve connections to Link. This is a recurring playbook that Metro has used ever…

10/05/2026

Ballard Link Community Forum on October 19

An image included in Dan Strauss' weekly newsletter lists nine elected officials and Sound Transit representatives expected to speak at the event. Seattle City Councilmember (District 6) and Sound Transit Boardmember Dan Strauss is hosting a community form discussing the Ballard Link Extension alongside several other elected officials and Sound Transit representatives. The forum will be held in the Osberg Great Hall at the…...

An image included in Dan Strauss’ weekly newsletter lists nine elected officials and Sound Transit representatives expected to speak at the event. Seattle City Councilmember (District 6) and …

10/04/2026

Sunday Movie: Why Are There No Freeways in Vancouver?

Why are there no freeways in Vancouver? (Undercouver) This is an open thread.

Why are there no freeways in Vancouver? (Undercouver) This is an open thread.

10/02/2026

Every year, thousands of salmon travel though creeks, rivers and lakes in King County on their return trip from the ocean. These adult salmon return to fresh water to spawn the next generation. The county's Salmon SEEson program, now in its 20th year, highlights the habitat restoration, stormwater management, and community stewardship that ensure the fish can complete their journey. The program also highlights some of the best locations for watching the great salmon migration. This guide includes 20 transit accessible salmon watching locations and the bus routes to each location.

Map of salmon spotting locations in King County. (King County) Every year, thousands of salmon travel though creeks, rivers and lakes in King County on their return trip from the ocean. These adult…

10/01/2026

Lake Hills Bus Trip

Today I'm taking you on my monthly bus trip to Lake Hills. I went on Saturday, September 26. 2 Line: Westlake - South Bellevue. 2:22pm - 2:42 (20 minutes). 6 minute wait for a 10 minute route. Ridership: A few seats available. 226: South Bellevue - Main Street. 3:03 - 3:25 (22 minutes). 20 minute wait for a 30 minute route....

Today I’m taking you on my monthly bus trip to Lake Hills. I went on Saturday, September 26. 2 Line: Westlake – South Bellevue. 2:22pm – 2:42 (20 minutes). 6 minute wait for a 10 …

09/30/2026

Midweek Roundup: Block Party

New Link station and new Amtrak trains! Pinehurst Station opens today, and Amtrak Cascades has begun running new Airo trains. Week Without Driving is October 1-8, 2026. Transit Trekker and King County Parks are leading a Transit Trek on Maury Island tomorrow. News and commentary headlines from the past week. News: Bus route changes, improvements for University of Washington, college campus connections…...

New Link station and new Amtrak trains! Pinehurst Station opens today, and Amtrak Cascades has begun running new Airo trains. Week Without Driving is October 1-8, 2026. Transit Trekker and King Cou…

09/29/2026

The newest trains in Amtrak’s fleet, Amtrak Airo, will welcome their first customers tomorrow on the Cascades route. To celebrate the launch, Amtrak invited Seattle Transit Blog and other media organizations to tour and ride one of the new trains this past Saturday. Here is a breakdown of all the new features and upgrades passengers can expect onboard.

Amtrak Airo trains offer a modern interior and spacious seating. The newest trains in Amtrak’s fleet, Amtrak Airo, will welcome their first customers tomorrow on the Cascades route. To celebrate th…

09/28/2026

Everett Link Draft EIS Review

Everett Link Project Alternatives (Sound Transit) On September 18, Sound Transit released the Environmental impact Statement for the Everett Link extension. This light rail extension will extend the Link light rail system north towards Everett from Lynnwood. The first phase plans to build the West Alderwood, Ash Way, Mariner, and finally the SW Everett Industrial Center…...

Everett Link Project Alternatives (Sound Transit) On September 18, Sound Transit released the Environmental impact Statement for the Everett Link extension. This light rail extension will extend th…

09/27/2026

Sunday Movie: East Link Station Areas & More

CityNerd (Ray Delahanty) analyzes East Link and its station areas. He also visits Lynnwood Link, and discusses the transit sagas and urban potential in West Seattle and Ballard. This is an open thread.

CityNerd (Ray Delahanty) analyzes East Link and its station areas. He also visits Lynnwood Link, and discusses the transit sagas and urban potential in West Seattle and Ballard. This is an open thr…

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