Midweek Roundup – Open Thread 64
Montlake Bridge, before (August 1924) and after (July 1925). Images courtesy of the Seattle Municipal Archives.Countdowns:RapidRide G& restructures (Sept. 14)
Lynnwood Link Opening Roundup:Lynnwood Link Opens to Huge Crowds and Night Markets
New Sound Transit light rail stations draw big crowds for first trips (Seattle Times, $)
Video: What it's like to ride the new Lynnwood light rail train (Seattle Times, $)
How Cities in Lynnwood Link's Path Prepared for Light Rail's Arrival
What to know about connecting to the new Lynnwood light rail line (Seattle Times, $)
Light rail to Lynnwood open for service!
Other Transit News:CHS Pics | Ribbon cut on RapidRide G in a big month for public transit around Seattle - Service starts September 14th; also on Metro Matters and the SDOT Blog
South Lake Union streetcar returns to regular service today
Pierce Transit Cuts Ribbon on Upgraded Bus Shelters
Swift Blue Line and Route 120 will be extended September 14
Understanding Sound Transit's new three-digit Station Codes
Local News:Renton Proposes Moving Sound Transit Bus Station, Threatening Five-Year Stride Delay
New Ocean Pavilion gives Seattle Aquarium goers an immersive sea experience
SDOT announces schedule for full Ballard Bridge closures this fall
Other News, Special Interest, and Opinion:CoworkingCafe ranks Seattle as 5th most sustainable large city in the USA
Seattle's Downtown Activation Plan Remains Stuck in Low Gear
Upcoming Events:September 12, 4-7pm, Seattle Central College (1701 Broadway): SDOT is hosting a community workshop regarding the First Hill/Capitol Hill Regional Center under the upcoming updates to Seattle's Comprehensive Plan.
September 14-21: Pierce Transit is hosting a series of open houses seeking feedback on their Destination 2045 Long Range Plan.
This is an Open Thread.