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Sound Transit launches new pet policy for light rail, Sounder trains
Pets are now allowed on Sound Transit rides, including the agency's light rail and Sounder trains, during a new pet policy pilot program. During the pilot, which will last through spring, riders will be able to bring their dogs on a short leash — if they are well behaved — or in a carrier, the transportation agency said. Cats and other small pets must be in secure carriers.
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Weekend and seven-day eastbound lane closures in Kenmore
Per Sound Transit, as early as Friday, Nov. 6, Sound Transit will temporarily close the eastbound bus-only lane and one eastbound general traffic lane on SR 522 (NE Bothell Way) between 60th Ave NE and 73rd Ave NE. Crews need these temporary closures to pour and cure the concrete bus pads that Stride buses will stop on when picking up and dropping off riders. This work is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled to a later date. See map for the work zone.
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Seattle’s Train Maintenance Facility Opens for Airo Trains
SEATTLE — Amtrak and its partners on October 23 cut the ribbon on a new $250 million maintenance and inspection facility in Seattle. The building is meant to support the Airo fleet that debuted on Amtrak Cascades last month. Amtrak said the project was delivered on time and $50 million under budget. It will open in phases through the end of 2026.
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Seattle Prop. 1 results: Transit sales tax leading in early vote
SEATTLE - Seattle voters are deciding whether to approve a sales tax increase to fund public transit expansion and safety upgrades across the city. Proposition 1, the 2026 Seattle Transit Measure, is currently on pace to pass. As of Tuesday night, 72.6% (151,909) of voters approved the ballot measure, while...
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Seattle Public Utilities expects road flooding, ponding as several rainy systems arrive
SEATTLE — A series of systems is expected to bring rounds of soaking rain to the region this weekend and into next week. Seattle Public Utilities is preparing for some roadway flooding and ponding as fallen leaves and rushing rainwater create a hazard. SPU is urging homeowners to rake...
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SURVEY: West Seattle Junction Association wants your thoughts on SW Alaska’s possibly semi-carless future
As a followup to last week’s walking tour (WSB coverage here) about SDOT‘s plan for Junction street changes when light rail arrives, the West Seattle Junction Association wants your thoughts on the plan. SDOT first circulated its concepts in a survey on which we reported in 2024. Nested in that 2024 survey – as detailed in this PDF we obtained at the time – were the stirrings of some potentially dramatic changes to SW Alaska, also seen on page 46 in this SDOT document. That in particular is what WSJA is focusing on with their new survey, which they asked us to share with you. Answer the new WSJA survey here.
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WSDOT seeks public input on early stages of high-speed rail from Vancouver, BC to Portland
OLYMPIA, Wash. — As the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) continues the initial research phase for a high-speed rail system through the Pacific Northwest, the agency is asking for input from residents and would-be travelers. The Cascadia High-Speed Rail would weave through a roughly 377-mile corridor through the...
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Seattle gas prices are finally falling. Here's how much
Seattle drivers are finally getting some relief from soaring gas prices. Why it matters: After months of pain at the pump , prices are heading down, though they're still well above last year's levels. By the numbers: Regular gas prices in Seattle ranged from $4.56 to $5.89 on Tuesday, per the GasBuddy app . Statewide, average gas prices have fallen 31 cents a gallon in the past month to $5.18, per AAA . That's still nearly 90 cents more than a year ago and $1.03 above the national average. Washington has among the highest gas prices in the country. The bottom line: It's not a bargain, but we'll take it.
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Bellevue Safe Parking Program for Families in Cars to Relocate as Site Faces Demolition
Bellevue’s Safe Parking program gives families with children who live in their vehicles a staffed place to park near Downtown Bellevue. The city has proposed moving it to Newport Presbyterian Church at 4010 120th Ave. SE because part of the current city-owned property is scheduled for demolition in 2026.