Jan 16, 2014 | Transportation Choices
Six months after the members of the Low‐Income Fare Options Advisory Committee presented their final recommendations to King County Executive Dow Constantine and the King County Council, the Executive’s office delivered a like-minded proposal to the Council for...
Jan 15, 2014 | Transportation Choices
It’s finally here: our chance to stop Metro bus cuts. We’ve been working for years to pass a state transportation package that saves transit service and makes it safer to walk, bike, and drive. And while the state hasn’t stepped up yet, our county...
Dec 18, 2013 | Transportation Choices
Today starts a 60 day legislative session. It is an election year, and everyone is focused on getting out of Olympia in 60 days. Don’t expect any special sessions this time. In fact, don’t expect much to come out of the legislature. The Majority Coalition Caucus that...
Nov 18, 2013 | Transportation Choices
Most Washingtonians agree: we want to spend less time in traffic and more time with our families. In fact, a Washington Transportation Commission survey was just released that shows that 60% of voters were willing to support increased taxes/fees to address important...
Nov 8, 2013 | Transportation Choices
Yesterday, King County Metro released a list of the cuts and service reductions that will begin in June unless the agency finds a sustainable source of revenue. You can find detailed information about the proposed cuts here. It’s a devastating list that will affect...