Sound Transit is operating Sounder trains to the 1:05 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 Seahawks game vs. the Miami Dolphins. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail,…
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Lane reductions, ramp closures on northbound I-5 in downtown Seattle continue the week of Sept. 16
People who travel on northbound Interstate 5 through downtown Seattle in the overnight hours should prepare for nightly lane reductions and ramp closures north of Seneca Street, beginning Monday, Sept….
Washington State Ferries to host online meetings Sept. 24-25
Washington State Ferries (WSF) is sponsoring two virtual public meetings Sept. 24 and Sept. 25. The virtual gatherings will include a question-and-answer session with WSF directors and decision-makers, who will…
Sounder trains available for Apple Cup and Mariners vs. Texas Rangers this weekend
Sports enthusiasts can take Sound Transit’s Sounder trains to two major events this weekend. Trains are running to both the 12:30 p.m. University of Washington vs. Washington State University Apple…
Community Transit expands bus service, offers new routes and connections beginning Sept. 14
Community Transit is making major changes and improvements to bus service starting Sept. 14. The transit agency says it’s critical that current riders check schedules for new trip times and…
WA scuttles $200,000 sale of two retired state ferries
Washington’s nearly two-year effort to unload a pair of retired state ferries ran aground this week. Officials with Washington State Ferries announced Thursday they had nixed an agreement to sell…
Sounder train kicks off Seahawks service for season opener vs. Denver Broncos Sept. 8
Sound Transit is operating Sounder trains to this weekend’s Seahawks game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to…
Oregon, California and Washington commissions to discuss the future of West Coast transportation Sept. 11
The transportation commissions from California, Oregon and Washington will meet virtually this month to explore how the three states can collaborate. They’ll discuss approaches to creating a West Coast transportation…
Sponsor spotlight: Coming soon — More frequent bus service and seamless light rail connections
Public transit in our region is about to get an upgrade — and it’s not just the Link light rail expansion transforming local travel. Community Transit launches a major network…
The latest on Sea-Tac cyberattack: Systems starting to come back online
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport officials said Friday and Saturday the airport was making progress restoring computer systems following a cybersecurity breach last weekend, the Washington State Standard reported. The airport so…
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Scene on light rail’s opening day: A celebratory mood in Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace
The mood was joyful in Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace Friday afternoon as thousands of light rail riders visited the newly opened stations. In addition to hosting a booth at both…
It’s ‘Snohomish County’s moment’ as thousands gather for Lynnwood Link light rail ribbon cutting
It was a long time coming, but light rail has at last arrived in Snohomish County. The Friday workday had barely begun when crowds began arriving at the new Lynnwood…
Sponsor spotlight: Celebrate new light rail station opening during Mountlake Terrace festival Friday, Aug. 30
A message from the Mountlake Terrace Chamber of Commerce and the City of Mountlake Terrace: The Grand Opening of the Mountlake Terrace light rail station is coming Friday, Aug. 30….
Reminder: Look for us at light rail station opening celebrations in Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace Friday
Light rail arrives in South Snohomish County this Friday, Aug. 30, and the My Neighborhood News Network will be part of celebrations scheduled for 4-8 p.m. that day at both…
Riding the rails: Lynnwood City Center to Shoreline South on the new Sound Transit Lynnwood Link line
Members of the news media were treated to a special Wednesday morning preview ride along the new Lynnwood Link light rail line, which extends from Northgate through Shoreline and into…
Limited-time transit day pass fare for ORCA available starting Aug. 30
With light rail arriving in South Snohomish County Friday, Aug. 30, transit users can take advantage of a promotional six-month ORCA day pass offer. According to an announcement, the Adult…
Federal grant supports transportation planning tool in WA
A grant from the federal government is helping improve transportation planning options in the Puget Sound region. The nonprofit Hopelink received a $519,000 Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility Project grant,…
Overnight I-5 ramp closures scheduled Aug. 27-30
Sound Transit contractor crews will continue work Aug. 27-30 along Interstate 5 on- and off-ramps as part of the ongoing Lynnwood Light Rail extension project. The work involves the following…
Sounder train available for Mariners vs. San Francisco Giants game Aug. 25
Sound Transit’s Sounder train is running for the 1:10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 Mariners game against the San Francisco Giants. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail,…
Expect daily full road closure of 46th Ave W Aug. 26-27
Starting Monday, Aug. 26, Sound Transit’s contractor will continue grinding and paving work on 46th Avenue West. This will require the closure of the road south of 200th Street Southwest. The…
From WSDOT: Goodbye summer, hello busy Labor Day travel weekend
Before the return of yellow school buses and all things pumpkin spice, many people plan summer festivities over Labor Day. The Washington State Department of Transportation encourages people to make…
Lane reductions, ramp closures on northbound I-5 in downtown Seattle Monday, Aug. 26
People who travel on northbound Interstate 5 through downtown Seattle in the overnight hours should plan for a series of lane reductions and ramp closures beginning Monday, Aug. 26. Contractor…
SB I-5 off-ramp to SR 523/N 145th Street to have overnight closures starting Aug. 25
Nightly closures are coming to the southbound Interstate 5 off-ramp to State Route523/North 145th Street beginning Sunday, Aug. 25, in Seattle. The ramp will close nightly from 9 p.m. to…
Check out proposed tolling changes coming to the I-405/SR 167 corridor next year
New express toll lanes opening in 2025 will bring changes to toll policies on the Interstate 405 and State Route 167 corridor. The public can explore and comment on changes…
Link 1 and 2 light rail line fares changing Aug. 30
Starting Friday, Aug. 30, the regular adult fare for Link light rail will be $3. This flat fare will replace Sound Transit’s distance-based fares, which range from $2.25 to $3.50….