An Elegy for a Tunnel Ribbon Cutting
After Ian Frazier
Greetings, friends! We've gathered hereto cut the ribbon, give a cheer-it's time to open, rise and shinethe buried tunnel ninety-nine.
Oh, the group...
Durkan Tries for Last Word on SR-99 Tunnel Controversy
Mayor Durkan defends building for car infrastructure even while admitting that "People in Seattle like transit."
Viaduct is closed? On the bus, nose in a book I...
Coming Tunnel Off-Ramp Adds to Danger for People Biking on Dexter Avenue
Next week, when the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) opens its new tunnel underneath downtown Seattle as a new SR-99, the northern exit...
The Viaduct Is Dead. Will Waterfront Seattle Live?
A City Council committee has passed Local Improvement District (LID) funding for Waterfront Seattle. Next Monday, the LID heads for a full council vote.
It...
It’s a Thing that WSDOT Is Spending $4.4 Million Begging People to Drive
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is spending $4.4 million begging you to drive under Downtown Seattle. A marketing campaign with expensive TV...
Highway Viaducts Are Bad and Seattle Is Better Without One
We've seen a lot of wistful eulogies for the Alaskan Way Viaduct. This is not one. I hope the viaduct's concrete spirit burns in...
Montlake SR-520 Expansion Contract Comes in $30 Million Over Budget
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will pay a contracting firm $455 million to complete the next phase of freeway expansion through central Seattle:...
Pollution Impacts Heighten the Need for Lids or Freeway Removal
As the region prepares for Sound Transit 2 (ST2) investments to come online, several cities are increasing zoning capacity near future light rail stations....