The two new cars, one cab and one coach, are part of an 11-car order approved by the Sound Transit Board in 2020.
Piloting the use of this motorcoach, which can travel in excess of 260 miles between charges, MTRWestern is bringing zero emissions travel to many of its clients in the U.S. and Canada.
Additionally, the team has partnered with operator of the Seattle Monorail to make capital improvements to the system.
In the coming months, agency will be updating the design specifications for streetcar vehicles.
One bus passenger was killed and nine people were injured when a transit shuttle bus was struck by a passenger car.
Achievements include, significantly increased ridership and launch of the nation’s leading reduced-fare program.
The program will cost the city $3.8 million from the Transportation Benefit District, with $1 million from King County Metro. Officials plan for the program to launch in Fall 2018.
The Free2Move service provides mobility solutions and easy interaction with a wide range of car and bike sharing providers.
One-third of riders in a recent survey said the current system is too complex and difficult to understand.
An in-depth look at the recently completed QLine streetcar in Detroit, as well as rapid expansions and community support for Ariz.’s Valley Metro Rail and Seattle’s Sound Transit, where both agencies are spearheading aggressive plans to grow their rail systems.
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