On-time performance: Mayor K8tie Wilson and transit advocates race the 8 — but the numbers tell the real story for Denny Way changes

Seattle completed a $4 million project to add a dedicated bus lane on Denny Way, improving Route 8 bus performance. Route 8’s September on-time performance reached 78.2%—the best in years and an 8-point jump from earlier in 2025. The route serves 7,000 daily riders and previously suffered from severe congestion, with buses crawling at 3 mph during rush hour.