Transportation
East Link TOD: Housing Growth Picks Up in Downtown Bellevue Ahead of Light Rail
We're starting our transit-oriented development (TOD) series in Downtown Bellevue. Check out how the Eastside's highrise capital has been growing, with 13,000 homes recently added or in development, in anticipation of East Link light rail's arrival on April 27.
Seattle Levy Proposal Keeps Modest Pace of Building New Sidewalks
250 blocks of new sidewalks was a big win from the Move Seattle levy. Now it's seen as the new baseline, with the 27% of missing blocks citywide being put front and center in the levy debate.
Sunday Video: The Right Bus In The Right Place
American transit agencies often limit themselves in the types of buses that they use, but when is it right to have three-/four-/five-door buses, double...
Op-Ed: Reclaiming Tacoma’s Extensive Historic Streetcar Network
Greater Tacoma used to have an enormously expansive streetcar network. With just one line, Tacoma's modern streetcar network has a long way to go to catch up to that rapid transit standard.
Bremerton Considers Bold Housing Reforms in its Comprehensive Plan Update
Reforms being considered by Bremerton as part of this year's major planning update include eliminating parking mandates, removing height limits in downtown, and expanding neighborhoods where additional density is allowed.
Seattle Gives Up on Bike Network Expansion Goals in Draft Transportation Levy
Seattle's 2015 transportation levy committed to expanding the city's bike network by 110 miles. Its follow up doesn't include a specific target.
Bellevue Pursues Long-Term Alternative to Shelved Bel-Red and Northup Bike Facilities
With the idea of creating space for people to bike on busy Bel-Red Road and Northup Way off the table, the only option left on the table is a project to create a new street in Bellevue's BelRed neighborhood sometime in the 2030s.
Seattle Moves Forward Harrison Street Reroute for Perpetually Delayed Route 8
The Route 8 has long been a headache for riders due to traffic congestion on Denny Way. Seattle is advancing plans that could move the route onto a different street where transit would be prioritized.