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Charles Bond

Charles Bond
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Charles is an avid cyclist that uses his bike as his primary mode of transportation. He grew up in the Puget Sound, but is currently 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.
A photo of a bright red streetcar.
In an earlier article, I argued Seattle should expand its streetcar network and ensure high quality service with dedicated transit lanes starting in Belltown....
teal streetcar in Pioneer Square with Smith Tower and other buildings
Line extensions into neighborhoods like Belltown and the Central District are part of a set of solutions that would improve Seattle's streetcars. ...
A photo of an Amtrak Cascades locomotive car surrounded by forest.
The map visualizes more rail connections throughout the Northwest, including both cities and rural areas. With all of the transit developments happening in the...
Artist concept of what a "WSDOT Ferry Style" car shuttle might look like. (Art by Patrick Fesler)
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...
In previous coverage, we discussed the possibilities for local rail across the state, but also mentioned the problems with getting Stampede Pass ready for...
The new Northgate Station where light rail vehicles are being tested for a fall opening. (Sound Transit)
With an $11.5 billion funding crunch and cost escalations in the Sound Transit 3 program, it’s clear that some cutbacks and delays may be...
A diesel multiple unit at Zagreb Central Station. (Dorianbezak from Wikipedia)
Last year, when Washington's east-west passenger rail study came out, the results were mostly uninspiring for a full corridor initially, but one particular section...
On Tuesday, Sound Transit held an open house at the Northwest African American Museum in the Central District to go over the finalized designs...