Transportation

New elevated section of track near Northgate Station with light rail vehicle testing. (Sound Transit)

Most Seattleites Are Willing to Pay More to Speed Up Link Light Rail Expansion,...

In a recent poll, 71% of Seattle voters said they would approve a new funding measure to avoid Sound Transit 3 delays. Urbanist action alert:...
A birds eye view of Downtown Seattle from the south with the I-5 and I-90 spaghetti interchange dominating the frame.

Senate Compromise Torches Most Progressive Elements of Biden Infrastructure Plan

When President Joe Biden's $2.25 trillion jobs plan proposed $20 billion for a Reconnecting Communities fund that could be used for urban freeway removal...

Sunday Video: The Stroad, Explained

https://youtu.be/ORzNZUeUHAM What are stroads and why are they so inefficient, dangerous, and ugly? Not Just Bikes explains.

The Final Act: Sound Transit 3 Realignment Plan Vote Takes Center Stage on Thursday

Update (8/2/2021): This article was updated to include additional amendments that were published on August 2, 2021. A final vote on realignment of the Sound...

Sound Transit Emphasizes Express Bus Service in Tacoma and Federal Way in 2022 Proposal

ST Express bus service is a big focus for improvement in Sound Transit's 2022 service proposal. Next year, all-day frequencies are poised to improve...

Pike Pine Renaissance Further Watered Down in Latest Plans

The planned overhaul of the Pike Pine corridor in downtown Seattle will undoubtedly become one of the most significant changes to Seattle's retail core...

Work Starts on Railroad Way Pedestrian and Bike Space Near SoDo Stadiums

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) says work will start this month on one of the final pieces of the Alaskan Way Viaduct...

Sunday Video: Living Car-Free Made Easy

https://youtu.be/OObwqreAJ48 Jason Slaughter of Not Just Bikes explains how carsharing can be a good supplement for people who occasionally need a car but otherwise rarely...