Monthly Archives: September 2017
Metro Fall Service Changes Start This Weekend
The fall service changes are coming to transit agencies across the Puget Sound this Saturday. King County Metro Transit is due to see the...
Why the Seattle City Council Must Not Rush Burgess’ Replacement
Now that long-time councilmember Tim Burgess has ascended to the Mayor’s seat, vacating his lame-duck council seat for a brief chance at the city’s...
King County Executive Proposes Standalone Metro Transit Department
On Tuesday, King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a plan to elevate King County Metro Transit as a standalone department in county government. The transit...
Washington State Awards Rural Community Block Grants, Program Imperiled
On Monday, the Washington State Department of Commerce ("Commerce") announced awards of the 2017 Community Development Block Grants (CDBGs) to rural jurisdictions across the...
How Uber Drivers Can Help Us Plan Cities for Self-Driving Cars
Most recently I have taken on a new venture in which I am dedicating my career to helping cities plan for autonomous vehicles (AVs) and...
SDCI Takes a Stab at Parking Reform
On Thursday, the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) issued draft legislation that would reform how the City deals with parking requirements. SDCI...
South Lake Union Boom Tour on Saturday
For our final walking tour of the year we're partnering with local housing organizations to take a close look at the South Lake Union...
Seattle Council Votes Tim Burgess Mayor
Seattle's mayoral musical chairs is over, and the person occupying the seat is Tim Burgess.
This afternoon the Seattle City Council voted 5 to 1...