Bertha, the giant boring machine digging the new SR-99 tunnel has been stationary for many months after breaking down finally moved ahead three feet so they can begin repairs, the Seattle Times … [Read more...]
Turns out, Metro was wrong, more $$ available for buses
King County Metro executives formulated a regressive tax plan two years ago that would garner them enormous tax revenues. Metro then cried wolf earlier this year, saying bus routes would be shut down … [Read more...]
State Transportation Department must hate the 12th Man
Washington State’s Department of Transportation – and the crew of the ferry Cathlamet - certainly showed their dislike for some Seahawk fans from Kitsap County Friday night by forgetting how many … [Read more...]
Audit wades into Island Transit’s bizarre finances
More than $3 million in taxpayer dollars is allegedly unaccounted for by Island Transit — the local transit agency serving Island County that has an annual operating budget of just $12.2 million. Yet, … [Read more...]
Why won’t Inslee lower 520 tolls during I-90 construction?
For seven days, beginning tonight, westbound I-90 will be reduced to one lane near Bellevue Way as the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) replaces expansion joints on the East … [Read more...]
How ride-share companies may help loosen the left’s grasp on major cities
From the KCGOP, On Monday, the Seattle City Council voted to repeal regulations they previously placed on the ride-share industry—companies like Uber, Lyft and Sidecar. The repealed regulations … [Read more...]
How much will Inslee’s gas tax scheme cost you next July 4th?
If you’ve been watching closely – as we have at Shift – you can see the beginnings of another Jay Inslee campaign to raise your taxes. To see just how much this might cost you, take a look at our “gas … [Read more...]
Liberal group upset over “devastating” Metro cuts, yet forcefully opposes reform plans
Tomorrow, the Seattle City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the possibility of a city-wide ballot measure that would increase license fees and sales tax in order to stave off King County … [Read more...]
Does Dow Constantine only listen to unions?
VOTERS’ rejection of Proposition 1—King County Metro funding package—in April should have sent a clear message to county elected leaders: Put Metro’s financial house in order before seeking yet … [Read more...]
Constantine does not “forget” who funds his campaigns, sides with union boss against bus riders
King County Executive Dow Constantine made it clear who his most important constituents are after he vetoed a plan that would have kept Metro buses running. Constantine’s veto follows a threat … [Read more...]
News Alert: King County misled public on threatened bus route cuts
Only seven weeks ago, King County officials threatened voters with a 16% cut in bus services if Proposition 1—which would have implemented an additional $60 car tab fee and hiked sales tax by .1% in … [Read more...]
Inslee gas tax scheme still adds up to $1 or more per gallon, says energy expert
Last month, Jay Inslee took his objections to SHIFT’s investigation into his extreme environmental agenda—a Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) that would result in a $1+ gas tax—to the radio waves. After … [Read more...]