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Friday Roundtable: Incorrect Signs, Part 2

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:02:00 Z

(Seattle Transit Blog) In December, we took a look at a few incorrect signs in the Puget Sound transit network. Many of these signs have since been fixed, but the region s quickly growing transit system has resulted in a few more incorrect signs. Mistakes in wayfinding...

Midweek Roundup: Retro Metro

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:05:00 Z

(Seattle Transit Blog) Looking south on Railroad Avenue with Seattle Municipal Railway streetcar turning east on Washington Street ramp, July 20, 1929 ( Pacific Northwest Railroad Archive ). This ramp was removed in the 1930s prior to the end of municipal streetcar service...

Spring 2026 Style Trends You Need in Your Closet

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:57:30 Z

(S E A T T L E I T E) In Seattle, spring style is less about chasing fleeting trends and more about mastering the art of layering. Seattleites prioritize practical pieces that can handle a little drizzle but still look effortlessly put-together. This season, it’s all...

Teriyaki Madness Builds Momentum in 2026 With a Breakout First Quarter

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:53:18 Z

(Restaurant News) Seven new shops open, 10 franchisees signed as operator-driven growth powers 28 percent sales surge Denver, CO ( RestaurantNews.com ) Teriyaki Madness (TMAD), the Seattle-style teriyaki franchise kicked off 2026 with a 28 percent year-over-year...

An Urban Living Listing: 1818 Westlake Ave N, Slip D22

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:31:00 Z

(Urban Living) Every day will feel like a vacation in this recently remodeled houseboat! This classic Cruise-a-Home features new appliances, new counters, a new toilet, new electric panel, pex water system, and fresh paint. In the winter, enjoy a cozy wood-burning...

Famous Dave’s Fires Up the 2026 All-Star BBQ Series with Eight-City Pitmaster Tour

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:15:59 Z

(Restaurant News) Top local pitmasters will battle for glory in a high-stakes competition featuring free barbecue samples, public judging and a traveling tour bringing the heat of professional grilling to eight cities. Minnetonka, MN ( RestaurantNews.com ) The...

Metro Flex Service Boundary Updates

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:50:00 Z

(Seattle Transit Blog) King County Metro s fixed route bus network provides extensive coverage in King County. To complement fixed route service in some neighborhoods, Metro operates Metro Flex , an on-demand transit service. Metro began operating on-demand service 2019...

Sunday Movie: Mexico City BRT

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Seattle Transit Blog) Mexico City elevated trolleybus BRT line. Elevated light rail would have cost 2 1/2 times more. (TransitWorld) Scooby Doo and the Goblin King has a YouTube channel with raw footage of several Metro, Community Transit, and Sound Transit bus models in...

1 & 2 Line Experiences

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Seattle Transit Blog) Lynnwood-bound 2 Line train entering the Mount Baker Tunnel. Now that the full 2 Line has been running for two weeks, what has been your experience on the 1 and 2 Lines since the first regular weekday (March 30)? Here s what we ve heard so far: April...

Friday Roundtable: Intercity Bus Routes

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:30:00 Z

(Seattle Transit Blog) Map of intercity routes in the United States (University of Illinois) The Urban Traffic & Economics Lab at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has created GFTS (General Transit Feed Specification) data and a map of routes from 72 intercity bus...

Just Say “Stuff It!” – Panera Bread Launches Latest Innovation, All-New Salad Stuffers

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:36:31 Z

(Restaurant News) The Bread Bowl Meets Salad in Panera s Newest Innovative Menu Category St. Louis, MO ( RestaurantNews.com ) Salads just got bread-er at Panera Bread . Today, the brand famous for its iconic soup bread bowl is launching its freshest menu innovation:...

Midweek Roundup: Bus McBusBus

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Seattle Transit Blog) ST s monthly extended overnight maintenance program heads to the Eastside next week : Link 2 Line service between Bel-Red and Downtown Redmond will be replaced by shuttles after 10pm each evening on April 14-17. Local Transit: Riders of the Rapidride...

Sound Transit Express Night Bus service

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Seattle Transit Blog) ST Express Overnight Proposal Map by Sound Transit Overnight proposal map pdf Previously we talked about the pilot route of Sound Transit s overnight bus service which launched last weekend from SeaTac to downtown Seattle. This article will go over...

Sunday Movies: Plazas & Detroit

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Seattle Transit Blog) The best US plazas. (CityNerd) What is Detroit like? (CityNerd) This is an open thread.