Midweek Roundup

Transit & Streets:

• A First Look at Seattle Center Monorail Station's Planned Access Upgrades (The Urbanist)
• Voters across America show support for more transportation options (Transportation for America)
• The lie that broke American transportation is breaking intercity bus service (The High Speed Rail Alliance).
• Greyhound bus stations are being replaced by curbside pickup in several cities, possibly including the Chicago hub. (Governing)
• Amtrak notches ridership and revenue record for fiscal 2024 (Trains Magazine)

Land Use & Housing:

• State Senate Taps Bateman for Housing Chair in Major Committee Shakeup (The Urbanist)
• The Case for Converting Vacant Offices to Congregate Housing (The Urbanist)

Commentary & Miscellaneous:

• Will La Nina help produce snow in Seattle this winter? (The Seattle Times, $). Although last winter produced no snow days, this winter is looking more promising for fans of flurries. Prepare by reviewing Metro's Emergency Snow Network, here.
• Editorial: King County Metro on right route to better transit fare enforcement (The Seattle Times, $); also free at Mass Transit Magazine.

This is an Open Thread.