The work we do in Pierce County and the city of Tacoma wouldn’t be possible without the great partners we have in the South Sound. Downtown On the Go advocates for everyone who works and lives in downtown Tacoma through education about transportation choices other...
Transportation Choices
Seattle Votes Yes For Buses!
It’s a great day for Seattle bus riders! Yesterday, Seattle voters chose to approve Transportation Proposition 1 to expand bus service in Seattle. Thanks to your support, your countless hours making phone calls to voters, waving signs in the rain, and your overall...
In Choosing a New CEO
Almost $1 billion in funding for bike, pedestrian and transit projects that the legislature just passed in the transportation package is at risk. Right now, the Governor faces with a false choice between funding critical transit, biking, and walking infrastructure and...
$1.50 on Sound Transit
Sound Transit is considering a low-income fare, following King County Metro's plan to implement a new low-income fare in March 2015). Sound Transit is currently seeking public comment on four options for a potential low income fare of $1.50 and a fare increase for...
Try Transit in Tacoma!
October is Try Transit Month in Tacoma, and our partners Downtown on the Go! have a series of fun activities lined up with activities such as riding the bus with the Mayor of Tacoma, Marilyn Strickland, a series of Citizen Advocacy 101, and a Friday Forum on...
The 2015 Legislative Session
The 2015 Washington State Legislature is no easy thing to predict, especially when it comes to transportation. What we know is the House is still controlled by pro-transit Democrats, the Senate is more strongly controlled by Republicans hailing from the suburbs and...
Good News For Buses!
It's been an uncertain time for transit in King County with bus cuts looming large. But things have started to look up. And we now have a chance to grow bus service in a big way! Many of you will rightfully ask, "How did we just go from saving buses to expanding...
Car-Free In Seattle? Here’s How Not To Do It.
Image courtesy: Sleepless in Turtle Island This is a guest post from our star volunteer Alison Turner Last week Danny Westneat wrote an article ($) about his attempt to go car-free this summer, and his experience riding this bus instead. His conclusion - being...
Better Street Design = Safer Streets In Pierce County
Being able to safely get from home to work, school, shopping centers, and health appointments provides opportunities for us to thrive economically, socially and physically. Transit cuts and high transportation costs limit our access to healthy food, employment,...
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