Cars Put a Damper on Cherry Blossom Season Bliss
Cars exist in two planes. One plane of existence is the sales pitch: a rugged luxury SUV plowing through a large puddle and offroading...
Crosswalk “Report Cards” Signal Seattle’s Next Traffic Safety Campaign
Earlier this month, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) installed two new signs near crosswalks in the High Point neighborhood. The blue signs give...
Bellevue Council Update: Safer Speeds, Guidelines for Arts Grants, and Future Public Spaces
Among other actions taken at Monday's meeting, Bellevue City Council voted to lower speed limits on some residential streets, discussed guidelines for awarding arts...
Shape the Future of Ballard and West Seattle Link Light Rail
Connecting Ballard, Downtown, and West Seattle with light rail will represent an amazing leap forward for transportation in Seattle. But we must ensure that...
With More Funding Than Ever, WSDOT Issues Call for Pedestrian, Bike, and Safe Routes...
The Urbanist has already reported on how we have officially entered the era of Move Ahead Washington, the state's $17 billion, 16-year transportation package...
Sunday Video: Montréal Delivers a Most Impressive Elevated Transit Line
At RM Transit, Reece Martin takes a dive into Montréal’s planned elevated metro line. The line will use elevated segments that fit neatly into...
Mayor Harrell Closes Third and Pine Bus Stop, Hoping to Get Handle on Street...
Starting April 2nd, Mayor Bruce Harrell is temporarily closing one of the busier bus stops in Seattle due to crime concerns. His administration hopes...
$29 Million from Move Ahead WA Advances Key Eastrail Projects
The historic Move Ahead Washington package, a nearly $17 billion investment in transportation infrastructure over the next 16 years, included $29 million in projects...