Monthly Archives: January 2022
Washingtonians Oppose Funding for Highway Expansion, Poll Indicates
In a recent poll released by the Northwest Progressive Institute (NPI), fewer than 20% of respondents agreed that the Washington State Legislature should prioritize...
High Speed Rail Is a Solution for Terrible Airlines
The winter holidays gifted Seattle thousands of cancelled flights, likely affecting over 100,000 travellers. Today, weeks later, people are feeling the impacts as airlines...
Cleaning Up Our (Growth Management) Act
When it comes to planning in the State of Washington, the Growth Management Act (GMA) is where we start. It determines where we can...
Call to Action: Save the Roosevelt RapidRide
The Seattle Department of Transportation and King County Metro recently reneged on the voter-approved promise of a Roosevelt RapidRide (J Line) by shortening the...
Metro Warns of Reduced Services Through January 21st Due to Staffing...
In a notice late this evening, King County Metro warned that service may be affected over the next two weeks with heavy cancellations. The...
Sunday Video: How Oysters Could Stop A Flood
Vox explains how oysters could reduce flooding in the New York City area and other places as sea level rises. But restoring oyster reefs...
Meetup Video: January 2022 State Legislative Preview with Reps. Macri and...
This week, The Urbanist got a legislative preview from Representatives Nicole Macri (D-43rd District) and Jessica Bateman (D-22nd District) as well as Senator Joe...
Transpo Notes: No Extra Gas Tax, Metro Staffing Challenges, Governor Makes...
This week's Traspo Notes highlights: schedule changes to Link, statewide transportation package funding policy, a new trail segment in Bellevue, staffing challenges at King...