Transportation

Move Seattle Levy Oversight Committee Asks for More Bicycle Safety Funding

The independent board in charge of overseeing Seattle's $930 million transportation levy has officially requested that the Durkan Administration and the Seattle City Council...

Sunday Video: The Traffic Solution Most Cities Haven’t Tried

https://youtu.be/YX68ym4n7_c Vox looks at how decongestion pricing could improve New York City for all and takes notes from London’s foray into the transportation demand management...
A dozen folks stand around as two people test ride e-scooters. Balloons adorn the city hall plaza and its burgundy paneled wall.

For a Brief Moment, Scooters Took Over Seattle’s City Council Plaza

Excitement over Mayor Durkan's change of heart on scooter sharing created a festive atmosphere at a recent Seattle City Council event; however, details remain...

If You Build It, They Will Come (Even if You Don’t Include Parking)

The McMenamins Elks Temple in Tacoma has been open for two weeks. With its five eateries and bars, ballroom, and 45 hotel rooms, this...

Vote for Seattle’s Worst Intersection: 2019 (Round 1)

This is the 7th year of the Worst Intersection in Seattle competition and it's the biggest yet! There are 19 nominees, including 6 different intersections...

Bike Master Plan Open Houses Show South End a Priority for All

After four open houses held by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) with the Department of Neighborhoods serving as facilitators, the prevailing message from...

Sunday Video: Federal Way Link Extension Flythrough

https://youtu.be/dHH5Nthscek Sound Transit now has a full flythrough video of the Federal Way Link extension. See how the new extension will work.
The Tōkaidō Shinkansen high-speed line in Japan, with Mount Fuji in the background. The Tokaido Shinkansen was the world's first high-speed rail line. (Wikipedia / tansaisuketti)

Transportation Appropriations Bill Kickstarts Cascadia High-Speed Rail Authority

On Sunday, the Washington State Legislature concluded the 2019 legislative session. Many progressive environmental, transportation, land use, and housing bills managed to win approval...