Midweek Video: Why Do People Commute By Airplane?
https://youtu.be/BoxZuHl3caU
Super commuting was on the up and up prior to the pandemic. Why are people doing it, who is doing it, and what can...
Sunday Video: The Fight to Rethink (and Reinvent) Nuclear Power
https://youtu.be/poPLSgbSO6k
In this video, Vox looks at the promise of the new generation of nuclear energy and technology. While many still fear meltdowns and are...
Heroes and Zeroes of the 2022 Washington State Legislature
The Washington State Legislature adjourned on March 10th with some significant wins and some very concerning whiffs. Republicans stayed true to their do nothing...
Are North Seattle’s Legislators Opposed to Protecting Vulnerable Road Users?
Last week, the sexist, anti-bike (see second image below), anti-safe streets "neighborhood group" Save 35th Ave NE, who has been demanding that the 35th...
Mixed Signals on the American Superhighway: Devolve, Evolve, or Prod Ahead?
Congress finally did something! It appears poised to pass a "six-year" transportation bill. In truth, the bill contains money for only three years and...
City of Seattle Pushes to Dismiss Appeals Blocking Housing Growth Plan
The six appeals against the One Seattle housing plan had been headed toward a lengthy hearing later this spring. But a filing by the City seeks to dismiss the appeals much more quickly, allowing the plan to move forward.
Housing Density Is a Win-Win For Wildlife and People
Washington needs abundant, affordable, and accessible housing. Accordingly, this legislative session made progress on housing density (via HB 1110, HB 1337, SB 5190, and...
Midweek Video: Will Electric Cars Kill the Gas Station?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmVIYNzY-pE
Davos Amos looks at what the proliferation of electric cars means for fueling stations in the years ahead. Will they die away? Will they...