Sound Transit Board approves realignment plan, Everett Link impacted

SEATTLE, Wash., August 5, 2021 – Today at its Special Business Meeting, the Sound Transit Board adopted to a new realignment plan to address a current $6.5 billion affordability gap down from $7.9 billion earlier this year. The adopted realignment plan will guide the delivery dates for ST2 and ST3 projects not yet in construction. […]

Community Transit forecasts 30% service increase in six-year transit plan

Snohomish County, Wash. – Due to a stronger-than-expected local economy, Community Transit forecasts a 30% increase in transit service over the next six years. The Community Transit Draft 2021-2026 Transit Development Plan (TDP) calls for expanding the Swift bus rapid transit network, connecting commuter bus routes to light rail in 2021 and 2024, and increasing […]

Transit returning to full capacity

SEATTLE, Wash., June 30, 2021 – Riders soon will have more public transportation options as buses, trains and ferries in the Puget Sound region are returning to full capacity and opening all seats starting in July. Governor Inslee is dropping state social distancing restrictions for transit as part of his decision to reopen the state. […]