Public Health

People walk and roll across the street in the rain with a car in the background."This system is broken for us already. We want change. We want a different and a re-imagined transportation system," was the caption I wrote for my presentation. (Photo by David Seater)

The System Is Broken for Us Already

For the last hundred years, oil companies, car companies, airlines, global hotel brands, and the tourism industry have sold us travel as the ultimate...

Seattle Stagnated on Vision Zero in 2018, Preliminary Crash Data Shows

Preliminary data from the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) shows the total number of serious injuries and fatalities on Seattle's streets was virtually unchanged...

Seattle Officials Tout Safety, Mental Health Interventions for New School Year

City and school officials promise a tangible change in safety and student supports when the new school year begins. But they're delivering fewer mental health investments than student groups requested.

Seattle Extends Cafe Streets Program through October 2021

After a long delay to start the program, the City of Seattle announced an even longer extension for restaurants and businesses to continue using...

Coalition Urges Mayor to Extend the Eviction Moratorium

At month's end, the eviction moratorium is scheduled to expire, which would put thousands of tenants at risk. A broad coalition spearheaded by the...

New Seattle Law Opens Door to Childcare within a 15-Minute Walk of Every Home

A land-use ordinance passed by Seattle City Council marks a first step in increasing access to childcare across the city. Councilmember Dan Strauss (District...

SDOT Opens ‘Stay Healthy Streets’ to Pedestrians and Cyclists

Seattle is joining the list of cities using open streets to help weather the coronavirus pandemic by helping people walking, rolling, and biking safely...

Eviction Defense Bills Pass Out of Committee with Pedersen Dissenting

The Seattle City Council's Renters' Rights Committee passed three bills providing further protections from evictions and rejected a bevy of amendments from Councilmember Alex...