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Two New Frelingford Projects Take Advantage of MHA but Show a Different Approach

On Monday, two projects went before the Northeast Design Review Board, each for their second round of Early Design Guidance. Each promised to deliver...

Mediation Meltdown: 35th Avenue NE Still Needs Mayoral Leadership

After more than a year of contentious wrangling over proposed safety improvements to 35th Avenue NE, mediation between two local groups is now over...

Car Tabs Was Not a GOP Cudgel: Democrats Dominated in Sound Transit Taxing District

Ultimately, Washington State Democrats did not pass a bill lowering car tab valuations last session despite Republicans and drive-time conservative radio hosts driving a...

As Mayor’s Budget Adds Police, SPD Data Shows 911 Calls Massively Tilted Toward Traffic

This month, the Seattle Police Department released a new tool for Seattle residents to get an idea of how many "calls for service" the...

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:...
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Car-Based School Commutes Hurt Families with Kids

To create more equitable outcomes, the needs of parents with school-age children must be better addressed in future transportation solutions. At 8am any given school...

Wonkabout Washington: Pierce County Doubles Protected Farmland, Next Steps on Sound Transit’s Paid Parking

Submit your nominations for the Futurewise Livable Community Awards! Each year, Futurewise honors community leaders in five categories (Local Government Excellence, Equity and Environment, Protecting...

Sound Transit Expands Permit Parking at Its Park-and-Rides

On Thursday, the Sound Transit Board of Directors approved a revamped permit parking program for Sound Transit-operated parking facilities. The program will allow Sound...