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Monthly Archives: May 2023

People walk by the station entrance, which includes a yellow barricade for a closed elevator.

Sound Transit Restores Downtown Light Rail Service

Westlake Station's northbound platform is reopening ahead of schedule, allowing service to return to normal. Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm revealed Saturday that the disruption...

Join Us for Our Tuesday Talk with Julie Timm, Sound Transit...

Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm is our guest for our monthly talk series on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:30pm. Register for the Zoom link...

Trailhead Direct Shuttle Resumes with One Route for 2023 Season

The city-to-trails service Trailhead Direct is returning this month. Starting on Saturday, May 13th, King County Metro will offer weekend and holiday service to...

Sunday Video: Historic District Abuse

This week, Dave Amos over at City Beautiful does an excellent job discussing the history and pitfalls of historic districts. From their early application...

The Urbanist Podcast: A New Approach for Seattle’s Industrial Zones

This week Ray Dubicki and I chat about the policy changes that have been proposed for Seattle's industrial zones. These policies have been in...
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Are Cruise Ships Crushing Seattle’s Climate Goals?

Whether pushing for a car-centric waterfront or failing to deliver on electric shore power, the Port of Seattle’s commitment to sustainability is an open...

Unleash Seattle’s New Industrial Zones

Through May and June, Seattle’s City Council will be considering a comprehensive rezoning of the city’s industrial lands. The changes are a long time...
A no turn on red sign in downtown Seattle with Rainier Tower building in the background

No Right Turn on Red Is Now the Default in Seattle

Not allowing drivers to make a free right turn at a red light, or a left turn from a one-way street, will be the...