Staff Biography
Charles Bond
ColumnistCharles Bond is an avid cyclist that uses his bike as his primary mode of transportation. He grew up in the Puget Sound, but previously spent time overseas living in Japan. He covers a range of topics like cycling, transit, and land use. His time in Tokyo really opened his eyes to what urbanism offers people and has a strong desire to see growth happen in Seattle. He now lives in Japan. Follow him on Twitter @Charles_B_STB.
Recent Articles
The Case for Streetcar Lines to Magnolia and Fremont
In an earlier article, I argued Seattle should expand its streetcar network and ensure high quality service with dedicated transit lanes starting in Belltown. Now I'm going to describe a few more places where...
With Simple Improvements, Streetcars Can Thrive in Seattle
Line extensions into neighborhoods like Belltown and the Central District are part of a set of solutions that would improve Seattle's streetcars.
Seattle has had a troubled recent history with streetcars. The...
All Aboard Washington Releases New Passenger Rail Vision Map
The map visualizes more rail connections throughout the Northwest, including both cities and rural areas.
With all of the transit developments happening in the Puget Sound region, it's easy to lose track of developments...
Mountain Ferry on Rails Could Help Fund Stampede Pass Upgrades
A ferry on rails could help electric cars get across the Cascade Mountains without burning up their battery or sitting in traffic.
In my previous Local Cascades Service article about rebuilding Stampede Pass, I briefly...
Skip Freeway Expansions, Rebuild Stampede Pass
In previous coverage, we discussed the possibilities for local rail across the state, but also mentioned the problems with getting Stampede Pass ready for passenger rail. Recently, the state has discussed a minor expansion...