Driverless robotaxis to expand into more US cities

Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.

Sound Transit to install fare gates at 14 light rail stations
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Sound Transit announced plans to install fare gates at several high-traffic light rail stations, with installation scheduled for 2029 to 2030.

New Denny Way bus lane launches to fix ‘Always Late 8’ delays

A new eastbound bus-only lane is now active on Denny Way between 5th Avenue North and Stewart Street to speed up transit. The project fulfills a key 2025 campaign promise by Mayor Katie Wilson to address severe congestion on Route 8.

New bus-only lane added to Denny Way in hopes of fixing 'Always Late 8' route
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A new eastbound bus-only lane is now active on Denny Way between 5th Avenue North and Stewart Street to speed up transit. The project fulfills a key 2025 campaign promise by Mayor Katie Wilson to address severe congestion on Route 8.

Alaska Airlines adds nonstop Seattle flights to Paris, Athens in global network expansion

Alaska Airlines announced Thursday a major expansion of its long-haul network, launching new seasonal nonstop service from Seattle to Athens and Paris beginning in May 2027.

Amtrak service between Seattle, Portland resumes

Following multiple extensions, the suspension of Amtrak Cascades service between Seattle and Portland has officially ended.

West Seattle light rail extension delayed to 2035
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The light rail extension to West Seattle is being pushed back several years yet again, Sound Transit announced Thursday.

West Seattle light rail extension pushed back
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Sound Transit gave an updated timeline for starting service on the West Seattle Link Extension to 2035 following an agency timeline review.

Seattle light rail delay: West Seattle train pushed to 2035

Sound Transit gave an updated timeline for starting service on the West Seattle Link Extension to 2035 following an agency timeline review.

Seattle airport gets $1.1B to begin major construction project

The Port of Seattle Commission approved $1.1 billion in funding for a major renovation project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Link light rail Line 1 suspended due to train blockage

Sound Transit's Link light rail 1 Line has been suspended indefinitely between Othello Station and the Tukwila International Station due to a train blockage.

Amtrak service suspension between Seattle, Portland extended through Aug. 14

After originally announcing that its service between Seattle and Portland would be suspended through Monday, Amtrak is extending the suspension through Friday, Aug. 14, due to a "track obstruction."