Transportation

Rumors of RapidRide J’s Demise Appear Premature

Despite rumors to the contrary, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is still targeting a 2024 opening for RapidRide J Line, which will speed up...

King County’s Proposed 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan Centers Environmental Justice

But questions remain around whether or not ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets represent empty promises given the challenges posed by growth in the region. Last...

Sound Transit Assesses Budget Damage and Which Projects to Unfreeze

On Thursday, the Sound Transit Board of Directors received a briefing on specific paused capital project actions which could become unfrozen if approved this...

Lynnwood Light Rail Construction Ramps Up, Temporarily Closing Trails

As soon as September 14th, Sound Transit construction in Lynnwood will temporarily close two trails: the Interurban Trail and Scriber Creek Trail. The closure will...
Rows of buses with the I-90 ramps and Seattle skyscrapers in the background.

Metro Will Continue Fare-Free Transit through September, but Budget Reckoning Looms

King County Metro riders will continue to enjoy fare-free rides through September. The agency continues to plan changes to buses that would allow fare...

PSRC Shortlists Eight Routes For Regional Passenger Ferry Study

Eight passenger-only ferry routes across Puget Sound have made the cut for inclusion in a detailed study by the Puget Sound Regional Council. The Puget...
People bike on the low bridge with the cracked high bridge looming overhead. (Photo by Doug Trumm)

Biking Deserves Greater Investment in Reconnect West Seattle Plan

Joining with other Move All Seattle Sustainably (MASS) coalition members, The Urbanist has signed onto a letter co-written by advocates West Seattle Bike Connections, Duwamish...

Dockless E-Scooters Are Finally Headed to Seattle. Will They Live Up to the Hype?

Funded by permit fees paid by scooter companies, Seattle's scootershare pilot will start out with about 1,500 e-scooters this fall. There is something about dockless...