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Monthly Archives: June 2018

Decent Street: Kendrick, Gender, Lingo, & the Good Man Problem

  Kendrick. Was that him? Even twenty miles an hour can seem too fast, what with all the glass and foliage in between, not to...

What We’re Reading: Sued for Gentrification, Measuring People, and Proportional Representation

Rails-to-trails: Philadelphia has opened the first phase of the city's elevated rail park, which could eventually rival the High Line. Sued for gentrification: Washington, D.C....

City Cancels Broadway and Olive Way Signal Improvements

The busiest City-controlled corridor for vehicle traffic in Seattle is the West Seattle bridge, which carried over 108,000 cars on an average day in...

Sunday Video: “Gold Rush”

Death Cab for Cutie has a new single out called "Gold Rush". The song has a very catchy rhythm and deep, retrospective lines. According to...

Not Just Funkin’ Around: the Micro and Macro of How Metro...

This was going to be a footnote in an earlier post, but this is just too fascinating for a mere afterthought. It’s time for...

2018 Worst Intersection in Seattle: Rainier, 23rd, & Hill

For the first time ever, Seattle's worst intersection is in South Seattle. Rainier, 23rd, and Hill beat out numerous other contenders to be chosen...

Bellevue Invests in Downtown Bike Network with Protected Bike Lanes

Separated bike lanes are coming to Downtown Bellevue. It's the first big foray into all-ages and abilities bike infrastructure for Bellevue's city center. Over...

Fairview Ave N Bridge Replacement to Start 2019, Long-Term Detours Ahead

On Monday, the Seattle City Council is poised to approve several small property acquisitions to facilitate the Fairview Ave N bridge replacement. This is...