Yearly Archives: 2018
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...
Wonkabout Washington: Tacoma Passes Inclusionary Zoning for Mall Area
We are excited to announce a new partnership between Futurewise and The Urbanist! Futurewise is a statewide organization dedicated to proper implementation of the...
Council Contemplates Seattle Transportation Benefit District Reforms
The voter-approved Seattle Transportation Benefit District (STBD) is getting its first big policy reform since the passage of Proposition 1 in 2014. The tax...
Let’s Add New Bus Lanes to Overcome ‘Period of Maximum Constraint’
The news on One Center City has not been very uplifting. The effort to keep Seattle moving during coming transit logjams got a re-brand...
City Council Puts Education Levy on the Ballot, Expands Shelter Capacity,...
On Monday, the Seattle City Council adopted several pieces of legislation related to land use, housing, education, and the environment. While the education levy...
109 Dead on Washington Roads as Pedestrian Deaths Reach Record High...
Joshua Karl Reynolds was walking on the shoulder of Birch Bay Lynden road near Blaine, Washington on a Saturday evening last May when he...