South Lake Union streetcar: Running on empty - The Seattle Times
1 day ago · The South Lake Union streetcar went into service in 2007 to a pop-music classic’s amplified declarations to “join hands” and “start a love train.” Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka isn ...
Seattle city council member proposes closure of underperforming ...
2 days ago · It was intended to help develop the South Lake Union neighborhood into a biotechnology and biomedical research hub, according to Seattle’s website. The line cost the city $56.4 million to build.
Is Seattle ready to put South Lake Union streetcar on chopping …
2 days ago · When the South Lake Union streetcar began service in 2007, it was in a neighborhood of squat warehouses and parking lots that were quickly giving way to gleaming towers and hordes of tech workers. At the time, city leaders had a goal of bringing 16,000 jobs and 8,000 housing units to the area by 2020, when ridership on the route was expected to ...
Seattle streetcar faces uncertain future amid costly repairs and low ...
2 days ago · FROM AUGUST | South Lake Union streetcar shuts down for repairs after 'unplanned outage'. BE THE FIRST TO COMMENT. The SLU streetcar's operation costs are also significant, nearing $4.4 million in ...
Councilmember Rob Saka proposes amendments exploring new …
4 days ago · The South Lake Union opened in 2007 to widespread fanfare (and internet fame) with the goal of increasing visitors and foot traffic in the area to help make it a vibrant hub of innovation and commerce. But it has since suffered from low ridership and high costs, in large part due to the subsequent addition of frequent bus service in the same area.
Seattle's streetcar history, as SLU Line may be retired | FOX 13 …
2 days ago · SEATTLE - Seattle’s South Lake Union Streetcar, a symbol of the city’s efforts to boost transit options, may soon reach the end of the line. The Seattle City Council is weighing a proposal to divert the $4.4 million annual operating budget for the 1.3-mile line to bolster bus routes that attract more riders.
South Lake Union Streetcar's days may be numbered
1 day ago · Nov 13, 2024, 2:34 PM. The South Lake Union Streetcar arrives at a stop. (Photo: Seth Keller, KIRO Newsradio) BY NATE CONNORS. KIRO Newsradio Traffic Reporter. Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka ...
Seattle council member proposes retiring South Lake Union …
2 days ago · The South Lake Union Line is the first segment in Seattle's streetcar system. The second is the 2.5-mile First Hill line from Pioneer Square's regional transit hubs to Capitol Hill that opened in ...
Seattle City Councilmember Saka looks to axe South Lake Union …
Story by FOX 13 Seattle Digital Team. • 1d. SEATTLE - Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka, chair of the Transportation Committee, is looking to decommission the South Lake Union Streetcar and ...
South Lake Union streetcars shut down | The Seattle Times
Aug 13, 2024 · An electrical breakdown will force Seattle’s South Lake Union streetcars to stay in the maintenance yard indefinitely, as mechanics can’t yet get the right parts from overseas.
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