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Transit news, commuter tips, and updates from the NextStop team.
After years of construction and delays, Sound Transit's 2 Line Crosslake Connection opens March 28. Here's what changes for your commute.
Where the system is now, what's coming next, and when. Ballard, Everett, infill stations, and a realistic take on the ST3 timeline.
I sell one of these, so take my opinion with a grain of salt. Who they're for, who they're not for, and when the $60 is worth it vs. a free phone widget.
Three simple ways to check when the next Link Light Rail train arrives: transit apps, Sound Transit website, or a dedicated display. What works and what doesn't.
OneBusAway, Google Maps, station signs, text service, and always-on displays. How to track Seattle buses — when each method works best.
You checked the app. The bus was 3 minutes away. Then it vanished. Here's why ghost buses happen and what you can actually do about it.
Train arrives in X minutes, walk takes Y. Sounds simple, but people get it wrong constantly. Why it happens and how to actually nail it.
Link Light Rail runs on dedicated tracks, so it's more reliable than buses. But what actually causes delays? And how do you stay informed?
You're at home getting ready, checking your phone every 2 minutes. Three approaches to see bus and train times — and why a dedicated display beats alarms and app-checking.
Wake up, check the app. Get dressed, check again. Brush teeth, check again. Why we do it — and three better ways to know when to leave.
Your phone can tell you when the bus comes. It can also pull you into email, Instagram, and a 20-minute Reddit spiral. There's a better way.
A look at OneBusAway, Google Maps, Apple Maps, Transit, and when a dedicated display might be right for your commute.
Everything you need to know about Capitol Hill station — where it is, when trains run, and what's worth doing nearby. Written for Seattle commuters and visitors.
First trains around 5am (6am Sundays), last trains around midnight. Frequency, weekend differences, and tips for early and late riders.
A complete guide to every Link Light Rail station — north to south on the 1 Line, and east to Redmond on the 2 Line. Plus what changes when the Crosslake Connection opens.
Seattle's transit system is better than most people expect. ORCA, Link, buses, ferries, apps, and practical tips from someone who uses it every day.