Monthly Archives: March 2022
With More Funding Than Ever, WSDOT Issues Call for Pedestrian, Bike,...
The Urbanist has already reported on how we have officially entered the era of Move Ahead Washington, the state's $17 billion, 16-year transportation package...
Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan Needs to Meet Higher Expectations
Every eight years the City of Seattle has a chance to make progressive changes to how we grow ranging from jobs, amenities, mobility and...
Last Day of Our Spring Subscriber Drive – Give Today!
Today is the last day of our Spring Subscriber Drive, and to grow The Urbanist we need your support. To close out strong, we...
Sunday Video: Montréal Delivers a Most Impressive Elevated Transit Line
At RM Transit, Reece Martin takes a dive into Montréal’s planned elevated metro line. The line will use elevated segments that fit neatly into...
Mayor Harrell Closes Third and Pine Bus Stop, Hoping to Get...
Starting April 2nd, Mayor Bruce Harrell is temporarily closing one of the busier bus stops in Seattle due to crime concerns. His administration hopes...
The Urbanist Podcast: The Far Reaching Impacts of the Concrete Worker...
In this episode, reporter Ray Dubicki and I were joined by Doug Trumm, Executive Director of The Urbanist, to discuss the concrete mixer driver...
$29 Million from Move Ahead WA Advances Key Eastrail Projects
The historic Move Ahead Washington package, a nearly $17 billion investment in transportation infrastructure over the next 16 years, included $29 million in projects...
What We’re Reading: SB 5528, Unite, and No Show No More
SB 5528: With passage of enabling legislation, Seattle could speed up construction of light rail extensions.
Pit to tower: Across from Seattle City Hall, an...