Arrival of RapidRide service in Ballard and West Seattle highlight adopted September transit service changes

The King County Council gave its unanimous approval to Metro Transit service changes that include the introduction this fall of faster service into downtown Seattle from two of the region’s heaviest transit corridors: Ballard and West Seattle. Read more.

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Seattle and Sound Transit break ground on the First Hill Streetcar 

The City of Seattle and Sound Transit broke ground on Seattle's newest streetcar line - the First Hill Streetcar. To be constructed by the City with funding provided by Sound Transit, the streetcar line will allow riders to easily travel between neighborhoods on Capitol Hill, First Hill, Yesler Terrace, the Central Area, the Chinatown/International District and Pioneer Square, and better access Link Light rail service. The First Hill Streetcar will be operational by the spring of 2014, connecting thousands of riders daily with the places they live, work and socialize. Read more.

Learn more about the First Hill Streetcar.

King County seeks partners to invest in solar panels at County facilities

Community partners are being invited to invest in construction of solar panels at King County “solar hot spots,” for production of electricity to help power County facilities and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, under a clean-energy program launched by King County. Read more.

Council sends proposed levy for construction of Children and Family Justice Center to August ballot

The King County Council unanimously approved sending to the voters in August a nine-year property tax levy lid lift proposal to raise revenue for the construction of the Children and Family Justice Center. The new facility would replace the County’s aging Youth Services Center located at 12th and Alder in Seattle’s Central District. Read more.