Plans and Policy

Last Chance to Voice Support for a NE 130th St Station and Lynnwood Link...

The Sound Transit Board is meeting this afternoon to make final decisions on the Lynnwood Link Light Rail extension. Renee Staton wrote a great case...

Lynnwood Link FEIS Now Available!

Now that Lynnwood’s FEIS has been published, transit nerds can get a look at the likely outcome for station locations, cost and alignment. Here...

King County Metro Launches Broad Planning Effort

On Tuesday night King County Metro kicked off public outreach for a Long Range Plan that will outline the future of public transportation in...

The Gateway Project: Unions Need to Oppose Sprawl, Support Density

Tensions are flaring between progressive interest groups in Seattle. Groups representing labor and environmentalists recently have found themselves on opposing sides of the decision to lease one...

Vision Zero Passes Its First Test

Rainier Ave has long been recognized as a dangerous street, but little has ever been done to fix the issue. Residents have suggested various fixes multiple times...

Mayor Murray Launches ‘Move Seattle’, A 10-Year Transportation Investment Plan

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray stood before community members and city staff in Ballard yesterday to launch his 10-year, citywide transportation investment plan. Move Seattle, as...

Metro Proposes Bus Restructures Around New Light Rail Stations

UPDATE:  Metro released formal alternatives on Thursday. The new information and maps have been updated throughout this post. This week King County Metro and Sound Transit...

Seattle City Council Votes for Microhousing MFTE Changes

In a 8-0 vote in favor yesterday, the Seattle City Council approved a change to the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Program (MFTE) on...