Pedersen, Herbold, and Lewis Propose $20 Car Tab Fee to Fund Bridge Maintenance
The three councilmembers say their plan investing $7.2 million annually will focus on "bridges with high-frequency public transit," but they haven't released the details.
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Seattle’s Newest Street on the Waterfront Takes Shape
If you've visited Pike Place Market recently, and enjoyed the view across Elliott Bay from the new Marketfront Pavilion, you've probably noticed work happening...
Something’s Missing from West Seattle Bridge Study: Climate Change
Today the West Seattle Community Bridge Taskforce will meet, inching the city further toward a decision that will impact everyone who uses transportation in...
West Seattle Bridge Cost-Benefit Analysis Leaves Lingering Questions
On October 20th, the Seattle Department of Transportation released the WSP-conducted Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) for the West Seattle High-Rise Bridge Safety Project, and a...
Replace Don’t Repair the West Seattle Bridge (and Add Rail)
The West Seattle Bridge was just 36-years-young when it cracked, sagged, and threatened to collapse, adding another layer of pollution to the already highly...
Late Addition Rapid-Build Option Alters Debate on West Seattle Bridge Replacement
Nearly seven months into the West Seattle Bridge closure, the City is finally closing in on a decision to replace or repair the bridge....
Seattle Opens Its Last New Car Bridge
Last week, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) opened its newest bridge to general purpose vehicle traffic after two years of construction. The South...
Seattle Grapples with How to Fund Massive Bridge Maintenance Backlog
How much should Seattle spend on bridge maintenance and where should the money come from?
People often think of Seattle as a city of hills,...