Monthly Archives: March 2016
A Once In Lifetime Opportunity: Walking, Biking, And Dancing On SR-520
It's not often that a highway department invites people to walk, bike, and dance freely on their roads, but this weekend is your rare opportunity. The Washington...
ST3 Draft Plan Serves Tacoma With Light Rail In 2033, 2041
The Sound Transit 3 Draft Plan is out for public comment (please take the survey). The following analysis and commentary puts this plan in perspective...
Walking Home, With A Grin
"Hey."
"Hey."
"Hey, come on in," I said.
"You leavin' now?"
"Yeah yeah."
"Can you hang on one second? My moms is goin' to the bathroom on the side...
Seattle Bus Restructure Takes Effect, Part 2: An Ode to the...
This is part 2 of a two-part series. Click here for part 1.
Farewell to the 71/72/73 University Express
I want to take a moment to...
Seattle Bus Restructure Takes Effect, Part 1: By The Numbers
On Saturday, one week after two new light rail stations opened in Seattle, King County Metro implemented its major service change intended to more efficiently...
We Need More Housing: Would Inclusionary Zoning Hit The Brakes?
With several HALA provisions still up in the air and rents still spiking, the battle for affordable housing is urgent as ever. Mandatory inclusionary...
Sunday Video: UW Cherry Blossoms 2016
Happy Easter! Happy Spring! The seasons are changing in Seattle, so why not get out and enjoy our big backyard? If you haven't been...
What We’re Reading: Sound Transit’s Big Week
Underwhelming: Sound Transit released its Draft Plan for Sound Transit 3 this week; livetweets for the play-by-play.
Suburbanation: The rate growth in suburban areas once...