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...
Call to Action: Urbanist Phonebank for Prop 1 with Yes For Transit Campaign
We invite you to join us for a Yes For Transit phonebank in support of Seattle's Proposition 1. The Urbanist co-hosted phonebank night is...
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....
Aviation Study Seeks Site for Second Major Airport, but Overlooks Environmental Impact
The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) has narrowed the field of possible sites that a second major airport could be located by 2040. In...
Protected Bike Lanes Coming to Eastlake Ave in South Lake Union
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is planning to install protected bike lanes to the far eastern border of South Lake Union along Eastlake...
State Supreme Court Strikes Down I-976 Restoring Car Tab Funding for Transit
The Washington Supreme Court ruled this morning that Initiative 976 violated the state constitution--twice, in fact--and struck it down accordingly. As a result, transportation...
Sound Transit Launches 130th Street Light Rail Station Open House
On October 12th, Sound Transit began their online open house for the 130th Street light rail station's design. Approved by voters in 2016, this...
Construction Starts on Beacon Hill-to-Downtown Bike Connection
This week the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is starting construction on a protected bike lane across the Dr. Jose Rizal Bridge on 12th...