Staff Biography
Stephen Fesler
Senior ReporterStephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.
Recent Articles
Sunday Video: A Way To Fix Portland’s Very Slow Light Rail
Anyone who has ridden the TriMet's MAX light rail in Portland knows that it is undeniably slow through the city center. Recee Martin from RM Transit dives into how the system could be greatly...
Metro Flex Shuttles Launch in Delridge/South Park on July 22
Metro Flex on-demand shuttle service is expanding to Delridge and South Park starting on Monday, July 22. The expansion is funded by $1.2 million in Seattle Transit Measure funds.
Community Transit Plans ‘Swift Gold Line’ Bus to Arlington
Community Transit is hosting an online open house through August 7 to narrow down options for the Swift Gold Line bus from Everett Station north to Marysville and Arlington.
Sunday Video: The Truth About Cycling In The Suburbs
Is cycling just for the city? Or can cycling be a success in the suburbs. Uytae Lee of About Here takes a dive into that question with Canadian examples.
Sound Transit Launches Surveys To Plan South Seattle Link Infill Stations
Sound Transit is seeking public feedback on proposed Link light rail infill stations in South Seattle and Tukwila. Stations near Graham Street and Boeing Access Road were pledged and funded in the ST3 ballot measure, and are slated to open by 2031.