Lessons from the Streets of Delhi
Thirty years ago, Carol and I flew to Delhi, landing by the first light of a November morning. As we waited for the bus into...
Why Flatten Fares?
King County Metro Transit has recommended a $2.75 flat fare across its network. King County Executive Dow Constantine has endorsed the proposal and asked...
Portland Considers Freeway Expansion Under Guise of Safety
Seattle and Portland have twin stories of fighting urban freeway expansion in the middle of the 20th century. With the defeat of the R.H....
Urbanist Tours: Rainier Avenue Video Recap
On Saturday morning, The Urbanist was pleased to be joined by Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and dozens of advocates for a walking tour...
SDOT Unveils 23rd Avenue ‘Phase 2’ Design
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is in the midst of planning the second phase of corridor improvements to 23rd Avenue, a main thoroughfare...
U District Mobility Group Hosts Station Access Tour This Afternoon
Sound Transit’s construction of Northlink is on track to extend light rail to the north end of Seattle by 2021. After decades of failed...
Bothell Way 11-Lane Redesign Doesn’t Quite Stick the Landing
Don't say they didn't ask for it.
First, Bothell residents asked the City of Bothell to design Bothell Way NE as a walkable street to...
Community Transit Proposes Fare Simplification
Community Transit is proposing reforms to fares on the agency's commuter routes. Two options for fare simplification are proposed, each with their own benefits...