Transportation

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How much are safer streets worth? Seattle leaders, voters to decide

Making roads (and sidewalks and trails) safer for everyone can be an expensive proposition.
John Ryan
This transit agency could be the first in the Northwest to use hydrogen-powered buses

Move over, electric buses — there's a new clean option in the Northwest.
John Ryan
Yes, hiking. No, traffic. Trailhead Direct offers car-free travel from Seattle to the mountains

This year, Trailhead Direct features one route to Mount Si and the return of a second route, after a two-year absence, to the Issaquah Alps.
Stephen Howie
Seattle mayor wants big money for big changes on city streets, sidewalks, and bridges

Nearly $1.5 billion over eight years. That’s how much Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell wants voters to approve for things like street repairs, bridge maintenance, construction, improved safety, and an expanded bike network across the city.
Kate Walters
Eastside gets light rail

Eastside residents and workers have a brand new option getting around, because Light Rail has finally arrived. Sound Transit’s 2-Line opened on Saturday – which connects Bellevue and Redmond. Seattle Times transportation reporter Mike Lindblom tells us about the impact for Eastside commuters – and what lies ahead for Sound Transit.
Patricia Murphy

Andy Hurst
Look, up in the sky! It's a drone ... painting over graffiti in Washington state

The Washington State Department of Transportation has begun experimenting with drones to take on graffiti along state roads.
Dyer Oxley
A 'convention of transit nerds' at Bellevue-Redmond light rail opening day

Sound Transit's 2 Line, connecting Redmond with Bellevue, has opened after a years-long wait.
Joshua McNichols
This carless Seattleite has a vision for the city's 'holistic' transportation future

Anna Zivarts tries to highlight the journeys of nondrivers when it comes to transportation planning in a new book, titled "When Driving is Not an Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency."
Amy Radil
Want an EV? Washington state offers $45 million in rebates

State officials announced $45 million in rebates on electric vehicles Tuesday, with the point-of-sale discounts to be available in August to people buying or leasing a more climate-friendly car, whether new or used.
John Ryan
How will your life change when Bellevue's light rail opens?

At the bus transit station in Bellevue's downtown, commuters say they can't wait until next weekend.
Joshua McNichols

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