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Call to action: don’t let the Sound Transit board make expansion beyond ST3 impossible
Feasibility of construction and financial feasibility of future expansions beyond ST3 requires that Sound Transit consider how we’re going to implement and connect those expansions now. Seatt… → Read More
Seattle Subway’s summary recommendations for the ST3 DEIS
As the public comment window for Sound Transit’s West Seattle Ballard Link Extension draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) comes to a close, it’s time to make your voice heard about what will… → Read More
SLU Station Can Be Better, Cheaper, and Easier to Build on Westlake
When looking at the two options presented by Sound Transit for South Lake Union (SLU) in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), we’re struck by how poorly the station will serve South Lak… → Read More
ST3 Transfers Must be Excellent
Convenient transfers can transform a good transit network into a great one. When you don’t think twice about switching lines, the network is really doing its job. Unfortunately the designs proposed… → Read More
Are ST3’s Deep Stations a Problem?
Like most observers, we were shocked when we saw how deep Sound Transit’s station plans were for the new downtown tunnel. Beyond engineering complexity, deep stations can present a problem for ride… → Read More
ST3’s Ballard Station Has to Serve Ballard
As we review the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) results as presented by Sound Transit, the decision to cut out all the central Ballard station options stands out as a huge mistake. There is o… → Read More
Action Alert: SSB 5528 In House Transportation Committee
Senate Bill 5528 is moving! It passed the Washington State Senate with Bi-Partisan Support and is now scheduled for public hearing in the House Transportation Committee on Thursday, at 1:30pm. W… → Read More
SB 5528 Gives Transit Power Back to Voters
Senate Bill 5528’s local option will provide significant benefits for regional and citywide rapid transit expansion. The 2022 legislative session is starting off with a bang this week. Before… → Read More
Seattle Subway 2021 General Election Endorsements
Link Light Rail Train heading to the SODO Station Credit: Lizz Giordano We are excited to share our endorsements for the 2021 general election! Our picks are based on hearing from candidates at ou… → Read More
Ready the ballot box: Seattle wants Northgate-style light rail expansion citywide –
Ready the Ballot Box: Seattle Wants Northgate-Style Light Rail Expansion Citywide On Oct 2nd, thousands of Seattlites will flood three new light rail stations as the Northgate Link extension opens. While Seattleites will be excited about the new stations, almost everyone in the city seems to agree that neither Northgate Link nor the West Seattle and Ballard Link extensions funded by Sound… → Read More
Seattle Subway August 2021 Primary Endorsements
Our August 2021 Primary endorsements are finally ready! Just in time, with ballots dropping today. We tried to gather as much information as we could by hosting forums (Position 9 & Mayoral), s… → Read More
YOUTUBE LIVE FEED 7pm: Seattle Subway / STB Citywide City Council Position 9 Forum
YouTube Live available above. Also streaming on Seattle Subway’s profiles on:Twitter at: at: REGISTER TO ATTEND via Zoom TONIGHT: bit.ly/SeaSubCouncil Starts between 7pm and 7:15p… → Read More
Position 9 City Council Forum Tonight
Candidates (left to right): Brianna Thomas, Nikkita Oliver, and Sara Nelson. FORUM TONIGHT! REGISTER NOW TO ATTEND VIA ZOOM With ST3 realignment looming, BRT and Center City Connector projects at s… → Read More
YouTube LIVE FEED: STB’s & Seattle Subway’s Mayoral Forum
By SEATTLE SUBWAY YouTube Live available above. Also streaming on Seattle Subway’s profiles on:Twitter at: at: REGISTER TO ATTEND via Zoom at 7pm TONIGHT on Zoom: bit.ly/SeaSubMa… → Read More
Please Tell Council: Don’t Leave Us Behind!
This map shows all the lines that will become infeasible if Seattle City Council doesn’t ensure the City has a clear vision for a future where we are fully connected by light rail. (Seattle Subway)… → Read More
A true Seattle Subway requires a citywide plan for the future
House Bill 1304 for grade-separated transit is now unlikely to pass this year and its last hope is a long shot: inclusion in a larger transportation package. As a reminder, the bill updates the ant… → Read More
ACTION ALERT: Traffic is over… if you TESTIFY for it
The first hearing for House Bill 1304 for grade-separated transportation was moved to Tuesday, February 9th, at 10 am. Register now for Seattle Subway’s pre-testimony seminar scheduled for Monday, … → Read More
The Next Big Step for a Seattle Subway
Part 3 of a three-part series Seattle Subway goes to the Legislature. We’re very excited to announce HB 1304, a bill to enable local rapid transit funding, is now live with its first hearing schedu… → Read More
How to Deliver ST3 in Seattle
Part 2 of a series Sound Transit recently delivered some disappointing news about their estimates for ST3 project costs. When paired with decreased revenue due to Covid-19, the projected 50% increa… → Read More
The case for transit: 2021 edition
Part 1 of a series Paris, the City of Lights…and Transit and Urban Form! (Credit: Alissa Smith, Hope College) As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, questions about whether transit will thrive… → Read More