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As TSA shifts requirements for flights and transit, masks now optional on Seattle buses and light rail — UPDATE

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A decision from a federal judge in Florida striking down federal requirements for masking on airlines and public transportation has put King County Metro and Sound Transit in the challenging position of trying to protect its workers and riders amid rapid changes across the national transportation system.

UPDATE 10:58 AM: In a joint announcement, Puget Sound area transit agencies including Metro and Sound Transit announced they are also quickly transitioning to make masks optional:

Face coverings no longer required on transit and in transit facilities in Puget Sound region

In accordance with yesterday’s statement from the federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA), agencies providing transit to riders throughout the Puget Sound region announced that face coverings will no longer be required on transit, at transit facilities or in transit hubs effective today.

Participating in this announcement are the following agencies:

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The next time you find yourself in Bangkok, stop by Pike/Pine

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Last winter, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport tried to capture a little of the local spirit with its new Capitol Hill Food Hall. “Nailed it,” CHS giggled.

The airport’s new Pike and Pine shop from the Hudson airport newsstand folks, part of an overhaul of the offerings at the North Satellite terminal including a SEA Roast Coffee House and a Filson shop, is equally funny to any E Pike regulars.

Turns out, the names of Capitol Hill make for popular branding around the world. CHS reported on Brighton, United Kingdom restaurant Pike & Pine here in 2017.

Another sincere homage can be found in Bangkok, Thailand where chef Clare Brillantes created the Pike/Pine Open Kitchen and Bake Bar. Continue reading →