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Suspect held after bus crash in U-District

Today the bail was set at $25,000 for the 40-year-old man who is accused of punching the bus driver and causing the accident.

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A toll on commuters

As the toll on the SR 520 bridge is put in effect, buses get overcrowded with commuters

Driving across the SR 520 bridge became a lot more expensive Dec. 29 when the long-awaited electronic tolling system was put into effect.

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Bikers on Alert

Recent commuter accidents spark concern

Withered, drying flowers strewn about and strapped to a light pole between a cardboard sign scrawled with remembrances. A piece of paper detailing delivery statistics, taped behind a dented Red Bull can. A helmet hanging by a strap above model bikes.

Tap on, Tap off

With the universal U-PASS now in effect, every UW student has an infinite number of bus rides in their back pocket.

King County Council passes congestion-reduction charge to save Metro

Despite the last-minute indecision from two key Republican council members, King County Metro will not have to cut 17 percent of the bus routes in Seattle after the King County Council approved congestion-reduction charge Monday with a 7-2 vote.

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Going, going, gone?

Metro Transit proposes service reductions pending congestion fee approval

The King County Council is looking at a possible $20 yearly congestion-reduction charge to prevent the reduction and elimination of 17 percent of the bus routes in Seattle.