# King County Executive Dow Constantine is not seeking a fifth term, but County Councilmember Claudia Balducci is seeking to grab the baton and carry the initiatives he leaves behind over the finish line. She will face numerous challengers in what is sure to be a crowded primary.| The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.
# NE 130th Street Station opens in 2025 and Graham Street and Boeing Access Road Stations open in 2031 under the amended plan. The Sound Transit Board of Directors voted Thursday to pursue a hybrid plan that mostly avoids delays beyond modest "planning delays" to the vast majority of the Sound Transit 3 (ST3) program. An| The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.
# Work on Sound Transit's bus rapid transit program--Stride--is progressing, though slower than originally hoped. Some Stride lines' targeted openings have slipped from 2024 to 2025. Agency staff recently briefed the Sound Transit Board of Directors about a revised delivery timeline and some flashy vehicle branding. The program is composed of three distinct projects: Lynnwood to| The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.
# Despite significantly increased costs, the Sound Transit board is full steam ahead on advancing West Seattle Link to full design. What could that mean for the entire Sound Transit 3 plan?| The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.
# The Sound Transit board approved the route for West Seattle Link Thursday, clearing the way for engineering work that will advance the project to 80% design by 2027. Opponents cited worries that rising project costs would jeopardize light rail extensions to Tacoma and to Everett.| The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.
# King County Metro is projecting a significant budget shortfall by 2028 if its current spending plan is maintained, thanks to lagging sales tax revenue, increased costs, and ambitious fleet electrification plans.| The Urbanist - Examining urban policy to improve cities and quality of life.
# A "Safe Systems" motion from King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci would prompt county government to harness the power of every department to help reduce deadly and serious-injury traffic crashes.| The Urbanist - Examining urban policy to improve cities and quality of life.
Constantine Defends Bus Electrification Focus as King County Metro Service Lags| The Urbanist
