Sound Transit riders traveling through South Seattle and Tukwila this weekend should expect delays as shuttle buses temporarily replace 1 Line light rail service between Rainier Beach and SeaTac/Airport stations on Saturday and Sunday, May 9-10 due to routine track and power system work.
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DelBene Pushes $52 Million Federal Funding Package For Transportation, Water, And Public Safety Projects
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene is seeking more than $52 million in federal funding for 20 infrastructure and community projects across Washington’s 1st Congressional District, targeting transportation, water access, public safety, economic development, and environmental resilience.
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Officials Celebrate Opening Of 235-Unit Affordable Housing Community In Northgate
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay celebrated the opening of Copperleaf Northgate, a 235-unit affordable housing community located next to the Northgate transit station in Seattle, which is the largest affordable housing investment by King County and is designed to connect residents to transit, jobs and services.
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New Light Rail Link Connects Seattle To Eastside Across Lake Washington
The new light rail connection between Seattle and the Eastside provides a faster, more reliable, and traffic-free option for commuters to travel between the two cities, with trains running every 8-15 minutes.
Posted inLocal - City
Judkins Park Light Rail Station To Open This Saturday
Sound Transit’s Judkins Park Station has opened, providing direct light rail access between Seattle and cities on the Eastside, as well as improved pedestrian, cyclist, and transit access to the surrounding area.
Posted inLocal - City
Sound Transit Faces Criticism Over South Seattle, Ballard Rail Delays
Sound Transit is considering delaying or scaling back key Seattle light rail projects due to a $34.5 billion funding gap, raising concerns about whether the agency can maintain public trust while reconsidering projects that communities have been promised for decades.
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Seahawks Super Bowl Victory Parade Set For Wednesday In Downtown Seattle
Seattle will celebrate the Seahawks’ Super Bowl LX championship with a citywide parade on February 11, expected to draw between 750,000 and one million fans, with regional transit providers offering expanded services to accommodate the crowds.
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Ferguson Appoints Dow Constantine, Denise Stiffarm To UW Board of Regents
Governor Bob Ferguson has appointed two University of Washington alumni, Dow Constantine and Denise Stiffarm, to the University of Washington Board of Regents, replacing Regents Rogelio Riojas and Constance W. Rice.
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Budget Shortfall Threatens Seattle Rail Projects, Leaders Seek Solutions
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and regional leaders are calling for urgent action to address Sound Transit’s multibillion-dollar shortfall threatening light rail expansion projects in West Seattle and Ballard, citing inflation, rising interest rates, and other factors as drivers.
Posted inLocal - County
Federal Way Link Light Rail Set To Open Dec. 6
Sound Transit’s Federal Way Link Extension, adding three new stations and cutting travel time to Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport, will open on December 6th, providing South King County residents with a faster, traffic-free commute.
