Another bus rapid transit line will serve our region starting March 30. There’s another Swift way to ride coming soon from Community Transit. The new Swift Orange Line will launch…
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Revive I-5 work in south Seattle shifts to left lanes for third weekend of lane closures Feb. 9-12
After two successful weekends of Revive I-5 work, a third weekend of continuous weekend-long lane reductions begins at 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, through 4 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, the…
Liias’ sustainable aviation fuels bill clears committee
Communities near Paine Field in Everett suffer from some of the worst air quality in the state. Sen. Marko Liias grew up nearby in a neighborhood overburdened by pollution. This…
Overnight I-5 lane reductions and ramp closures scheduled Feb. 5-9 for light rail work
As part of its ongoing Lynnwood Light Rail extension work, Sound Transit will close multiple lanes and ramps on I-5 and State Route 104 overnight Feb. 5-9: – The northbound…
Edmonds College awarded $532,500 to install electric vehicle charging stations around campus
Edmonds College has been selected to receive $532,500 through the Washington State Electric Vehicle Charging Program (WAEVCP). This funding will be utilized to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers in parking…
Snohomish City Councilmember Tom Merrill selected as Community Transit board chair
Snohomish City Councilmember Tom Merrill was selected by his peers this week to serve as chair of the Community Transit Board of Directors for 2024. Merrill has lived in the…
Highway 99 tunnel to close in both directions Feb. 2 in Seattle
Both directions of the State Route 99 tunnel in Seattle will close for scheduled maintenance 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 until 6 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3. The tunnel closure will…
Tolling changes for the I-405/SR 167 corridor adopted
The Washington State Transportation Commission approved adjustments to the toll rates and hours of operation on the Interstate 405 express toll lanes and the State Route 167 high occupancy toll…
Federal grant worth $12 million awarded to aid truck parking
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Monday announced the award of a $12 million grant to the states of Washington, Oregon and California to provide truck drivers with real-time truck…
Night closure of northbound I-5 off-ramp to SR-104 starts Jan. 29
Starting Monday, Jan. 29, Sound Transit will close the right lane of northbound I-5 and the northbound I-5 off-ramp to SR-104 for drill shaft operations at Northeast 189th Street and…
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Reminder: Deadline Jan. 30 to comment on Sound Transit 2024 ST Express Bus Service Plan
Sound Transit invites the public to learn more about the second phase of the 2024 Service Plan, which includes ST Express bus changes that will connect riders to the extended…
Overnight I-5 lane reductions and ramp closures Jan. 29-Feb. 5 for light rail work
As part of its ongoing Lynnwood Light Rail extension, Sound Transit will close multiple lanes and ramps on Interstate 5 overnight next week: The northbound I-5 on- and off-ramps to…
Economic Alliance Snohomish County to host Snohomish County Transportation Update Feb. 6
Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is sponsoring a virtual event, Coffee Chats: Snohomish County Transportation Update, on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Community members are invited to join for a comprehensive update…
Southbound I-5 to close overnight Jan. 27 through downtown Seattle
People who rely on southbound Interstate 5 through downtown Seattle should plan for an overnight closure to install wiring and sensors for the I-5 Seneca to SR 520 mobility project…
The fight over building denser housing near transit
Washington lawmakers, cities and housing advocates are all in favor of building denser housing near transit stops. But no one can agree on exactly how to do it. With about…
Final hearing on I-405/SR 167 tolling changes set for Jan. 29
The Washington State Transportation Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on Monday, Jan. 29, on its proposal to adjust the minimum and maximum toll rates and expand the hours…
Overnight I-5 lane reductions and ramp closures scheduled Jan. 22-26
As part of its ongoing Lynnwood Light Rail extension, Sound Transit will close multiple lanes and ramps on I-5 overnight Jan. 22-26: The northbound I-5 on- and off-ramps to eastbound…
Edmonds-Kingston ferry route saw state’s fastest ridership growth in 2023
Over 1.3 million more riders boarded Washington State Ferries in 2023, with the Edmonds-Kingston run seeing the greatest year-to-year increase compared to 2022, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)…
All lanes of northbound I-405 in Kirkland will be closed Jan. 20-21
Late-night travelers on northbound Interstate 405 in the Totem Lake area of Kirkland should plan extra time overnight from Saturday, Jan. 20 to the early morning of Sunday, Jan. 21,…
Community Transit Board representatives selected
City, town and county representatives from across Community Transit’s service district met Thursday to update the composition of the Community Transit Board of Directors. The special meeting is required by…
City of Edmonds receives $300K federal grant to address transportation safety
The City of Edmonds will receive a $300,000 federal grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program. This program, announced in a…
SR 520 Trail across Lake Washington closing for 15 days beginning Friday night, Jan. 19
Bicyclists and pedestrians traveling across Lake Washington should plan for an extended State Route 520 Trail closure, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said. The around-the-clock closure starts at 10…
Due to cold weather, I-405, SR 167 toll lanes will be HOV only
The recent days of sub-freezing weather have affected portions of the tolling systems on SR 167 and I-405, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). To avoid charging…
SR 104 northbound off-ramp to be closed overnight Jan. 16 for barrier placement work
On Tuesday, Jan. 16, Sound Transit will close the northbound Interstate 5 off-ramp to State Route 104 overnight for barrier placement work. This work, which runs from 9 p.m. Jan….
2023 utility replacement project night work set for Jan. 17, 18
The City of Edmonds is working to install a cured-in-place pipe liner in the sewer main on 5th Avenue South from Maple Street to Walnut Street to extend the lifespan…