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Route 8 Gets Red Lane Upgrade | Seattle News
Route 8 just got a major upgrade—finally painted with red bus-only lanes to slash travel times in half, turning a once-gridlocked route into a faster, more reliable transit option. After years of frustrating delays and speeds as low as three mph, this $4 million project aims to get buses moving at ten mph, cutting commutes from over 20 minutes to just 10. It’s not just about speed—it’s about making public transit dependable for thousands daily. And it’s just the start: new bus trips kick in September, and city officials are eyeing nine more corridors for similar upgrades, including Routes 43…
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