Seattle mayor seeks voter approval to double transit tax, fund expanded bus service and free ORCA cards
The proposal requires voter approval and would reshape Seattle's public transit funding model, affecting commuters, city budgets, and the future of streetcar operations at a time when transit agencies nationwide are struggling with ridership and revenue.
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