Shaun Scott: Interstate 5 Was Born in Protest
Protests that recently shut down I-5 have reignited a debate that goes back to the freeway’s beginning.
Complicating the narrative of critics who believe major...
Highway Cost Overruns Dominate State Transportation Budget Discussions
Washington State highway expansion plans are billions over budget and soaking up resources from maintenance.
Despite a state transportation system full of unmet needs, the...
Puget Sound Leaders Not Ready to Hit Brakes on Highway Expansion
Even in the face of ambitious greenhouse gas emissions goals that remain out-of-reach, elected leaders in central Puget Sound aren't ready to rethink the...
Micro-apartments Could Become Fully Legal in Washington, Again
The Washington State Legislature is considering legalizing "co-living housing" in cities and towns across Washington, which could open the door to new micro-apartments offered...
Puget Sound Leaders Debate a Pivot Away from Highway Expansion
A small change around regional grant funding criteria could prove a bellwether for transportation policy in Puget Sound.
Everywhere from Lynnwood to Puyallup, from Auburn...
I-5 Expansion Between Washington and Oregon Wins $600 Million Federal Grant
Barreling toward a boondoggle? Money piles up for freeway project, but key questions remain unanswered.
Late last week, three members of Washington's congressional delegation announced...
Bremerton’s Enlightened ‘JCTP’ Plan Seeks to Break Free of Car Dependence
JCTP is Bremerton’s 30-year transportation vision. It gets a lot of things right, but has some gaps.
The Joint Compatibility Transportation Plan (JCTP) is a...
Over 70% of Drivers Are Speeding in WA School Zones, Illustrating Speeding Epidemic
One of the "fatal four" behaviors seen in traffic crashes is becoming widely seen on Washington roadways, but fixes will likely need to happen...