King County's Metro Transit service is under pressure from a surge in ridership and higher fuel costs. There are solutions to these problems, but they aren't painless, says this transportation analyst. Among other things, riders should be paying more — a lot more — and Metro should consider privatiz
For one thing, bus and rail ridership represents only a fraction of trips now, and that's not likely to radically change soon. A Seattle think tank believes a balanced approach is called for, accepting the fact single-occupancy vehicles will play a huge role in years to come.
A pilot pay-as-you-drive car insurance program launched in 2007 was a flop, registering only a handful of users. Now the county is seeking a new contractor for the project. Will the second time be the charm?
The Internet has given us more access than ever to information held by government agencies. But how to find things like restaurant inspections, doctor disciplinary actions, and internal agency audits? Here are some places to start.
