You are at the base of the dam, which looms above you. The river Frigid begins here. Across it, to the east, cliffs form giant walls stretching north-south along the shore. There is a folded pile of plastic here which … Continue reading →

This weekend WSDOT will throw a Grand Opening for the new 520 Bridge, which will open to cars and transit in phases over the next few weeks. Saturday features a fun run beginning at 7:30am, speeches and ribbon cuttings at 10:30am, and a series of family-friendly activities (and if you get your event passport stamped at […]

Hey folks! As we’re between conventions you can find me tonight, Friday, on Twitch.tv/UncaLar from 8pm till midnight ET. Tonight is a very special stream as I will be working on the annual free art giveaway for the annual MS Walk for a Cure! For the past four years my wife and I have participated […]

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You are on the Frigid River just below the dam. The river flows quietly here. There is a landing on the west shore. > wait Time passes… The current carries you downstream. The river descends here into a valley. The … Continue reading →

On March 26, bus service along MLK Way between Mt. Baker Station and Rainier Beach Station took a quantum leap forward, with the roll-out of new route 38, which was split off from the infamously-unreliable route 8. But even before the first run, Metro decided to undo the reliability improvement that was the raison d’etre […]

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…in the magic boat You are on a narrow strip of beach between the White Cliffs and the Frigid River. A tiny passage leads west into the cliff. > get out of the boat You are on your own feet … Continue reading →

Board members Rob Johnson and Joe McDermott share their critique of the ST3 draft plan. Community Transit speaks up for I-405 tolling; apparently no one else cares enough about alternatives to congestion. Snohomish County legislators suggest other subareas pay more to accelerate construction to Everett. It looks like Renton will be the steward of quality […]

This is a tiny cave with entrances west and north, and a dark, forbidding staircase leading down. > wait Time passes… A gust of wind blows out your candles! > go down Code for this episode can be found in … Continue reading →

It’s time for the Bike News Roundup! Here’s a look at some of the bikey stuff floating around the web recently. First up! This 1975 archive report from KOMO about mass transit in Seattle is worth all 25 minutes of … Continue reading →

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Opened in 1902, first Pacific Electric interurban rail line between Los Angeles and Long Beach was the last to close on April 9, 1961. As seen in this film, the trains and tracks were in very poor condition while new freeways were being built. Much of it reopened as the Blue Line light rail in […]

You are outside a large gate inscribed, “Abandon all hope ye who enter here!” The gate is open; beyond you can see a desolation, with a pile of mangled bodies in one corner. Thousands of voices, lamenting some hideous fate, … Continue reading →

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You have entered the Land of the Living Dead. Thousands of lost souls can be heard weeping and moaning. In a corner are the remains of previous adventurers less fortunate than yourself. A passage exits to the north. Lying in … Continue reading →

Martin’s on vacation, so Frank and Zach talk about ST3, the Seattle Process, Pronto bike share, and what it’s like reporting for STB. http://traffic.libsyn.com/seattletransitblog/STB_podcast_014.mp3 As always, you can subscribe in iTunes. Also, if you like the show, leave us a review.

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Video by Oran Pete Lorimer had an excellent suggestion in the thread about the arrival of peak 3-car trains last month: If Link is running a mix of three and two-car trains, people won’t want to wait at the location of the third car in case the next train doesn’t have one. Then they will […]

The Seattle Weekly looks at the $611M for parking in the ST3 Draft Plan. Metro is looking at a potential restructure of Late Night/Owl bus service and wants to hear how you use transit late at night (survey closes May 4). Demolition of the first 11 homes along 112th Ave SE are set to begin as East Link’s construction […]

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You are in a square room with tall ceilings. A huge mirror fills the south wall. There are exits east and northeast. > look in the mirror An ugly person stares back at you. > go northeast Hmph. Code for … Continue reading →

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This is a crooked corridor from the north, with forks to the southwest and south. > go north > go west > go south > go up > put the skull and the emerald in the trophy case crystal skull: … Continue reading →

SEATTLE SUBWAY This evening, Sound Transit will be holding the first of its open houses on the ST3 draft plan. Being in Ballard, a key point of discussion will be the downtown to Ballard light rail extension. Ridership on the 7-mile line from SODO to 15th and Market in Ballard is going to be very […]

King County Metro is running a survey on late night service from now until May 4. Metro bus service nearly universally evaporates after 2 am. Even the routes that continue to run do so less than hourly, making them nearly unusable. Routes that shadow Link Light Rail trips (not including the dozens within the downtown […]

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This is a tiny cave with entrances west and north, and a dark, forbidding staircase leading down. > go north If you think the drafty cave is deliberately designed to be easily confused with the windy cave, you’re probably right! … Continue reading →

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City of Seattle quickly breaking its promises to the bike community before the Move Seattle vote. Forget about whether it’s “affordable” or not — we’re just not building enough housing, period. Apple Maps finally adds transit directions in Seattle. A puff piece on Metro drivers ($) – and one in particular. Bus etiquette tips ($). Snohomish […]

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This is a crooked corridor from the north, with forks to the southwest and south. > go north If you think the winding passage is deliberately designed to be easily confused with the twisting passage, you’re right! Code for this … Continue reading →

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Kansas City is on the MOVE with the KC Streetcar from KC Streetcar on Vimeo. Kansas City seems pretty excited for its first streetcar, opening on May 6.

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This small chamber appears to have been part of a coal mine. To the west and south are passages, and a steep metal slide twists downward. > go west Well I guess now we know where the unclimbable steep metal … Continue reading →

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SEATTLE SUBWAY Light Rail to Everett will provide a fast and reliable transportation option in a corridor where congestion is currently getting worse to the tune of a minute every three months. Business and political leaders in Everett have long favored a detour to Paine Field over a more direct line to Everett, in order […]

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SEATTLE SUBWAY The West Seattle light rail line proposed by Sound Transit as part of the draft ST3 package will revolutionize transit on the peninsula. The proposed alignment in West Seattle is excellent, with the highest possible reliability due to a fixed 140’ bridge over the Duwamish River and no traffic crossings in SoDo or […]

Martin and Frank discuss competing criteria for evaluating transit projects, the viability of Paine Field, ReachNow’s launch, and the case for 130th Street station. http://traffic.libsyn.com/seattletransitblog/STB_podcast_015.mp3 As always, you can subscribe in iTunes. Also, if you like the show, leave us a review.