Stephen Fesler
Stephen 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.
A contract modification for more escalator and elevator maintenance services was approved by the Sound Transit Board of Directors in April, following a briefing...
The timing of Sound Transit 2 Link light rail and streetcar extension openings is still very much in flux. Sound Transit had hoped to...
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...
Sound Transit has an opportunity to leverage Washington's new Clean Fuel Standard for revenue. The agency believes that participation in the market-based program to...
A street-level construction mishap above Westlake Station has unexpectedly disrupted the entire Link 1 Line light rail system, leading to chaos for riders. Allegedly,...
Sound Transit faces a serious predicament in how to provide service to Lynnwood. Compounding factors are piling up that spell trouble for the initial...
Sound Transit is partnering with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for a grade-separation project in Pierce County. The project is being led...
Sound Transit is slated to increase funding for escalator and elevator maintenance later this month at the agency's full board meeting. That should help...