Transportation

  September 2026

Transit Advocacy Group Reacts to Unfair Bus Fare Hike

Whatcom Watch

Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) resists reconsidering its unfair fare hike; a new advocacy group, the Whatcom Transit Riders United (WTRU) wants to pressure it to do so. by Preston L. Schiller A little recap may be necessary in regards to … Continue reading →

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  April-May 2026

Whatcom Transportation Authority’s Unfair Fare Hikes

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Time for Reform? by Preston L. Schiller On December 4, 2025, the Whatcom Transportation Authority’s (WTA) Board of Directors held an open house for public comment about its proposed steep fare hikes. Over 225 citizens attended, the vast majority of … Continue reading →

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  October/November 2025

Sidewalks, Missing Sidewalks, Blocked Sidewalks, No Sidewalks, and Pedestrian Danger

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Preston L. Schiller All in favor of sustainable transportation raise your right foot! — David Brower (environmental wizard and hero) Recent decades have seen a burgeoning interest in providing safe and sometimes pleasant ways for promoting walking and cycling. Yet, … Continue reading →

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  April 2025

Train Noise: Fairhaven Quiet Zone

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What Took So Long? by Preston L. Schiller The good news is that a train quiet zone for the south side of Bellingham, known as the “Fairhaven Quiet Zone” came into effect on March 10, 2025. (See the City of … Continue reading →

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