Transportation Chair Saka Questions School Zone Camera Expansion Plan
A plan to expand the number of school zone speed cameras has been in the works for nearly two years. But Councilmember Rob Saka is raising questions about the idea and funds allocated to make it happen.
Week Without Driving Challenge Expands to 50 States from Seattle Launchpad
In four years, the Week Without Driving Challenge has grown from a small event with a dozen elected leaders in the Puget Sound area to a national event with participants in all 50 states. Founder Anna Zivarts shares her thoughts on that journey.
Sound Transit Board Forges Ahead on West Seattle Link Despite Cost Jumps
Despite significantly increased costs, the Sound Transit board is full steam ahead on advancing West Seattle Link to full design. What could that mean for the entire Sound Transit 3 plan?
Op-Ed: Recognizing Nondrivers Can Spur a Revolution in Transportation and Housing
Nondrivers are more than a quarter of the population, but often an afterthought in policy discussions. Recognizing their needs, as the national Week Without Driving challenge strives to promote, can help improve outcomes for everyone.
Washington Transit Agencies Sound the Alarm About Impacts from I-2117
If approved, Initiative 2117, repealing 2021's Climate Commitment Act, would put $2.39 billion in funding for transit agencies across the state over the next 16 years at severe risk of evaporating.
Seattle’s Low-Pollution Neighborhood Pledge Remains in Planning Mode, Seven Years In
London's Pavilion Road, fully pedestrianized in 2021, represents a strong contrast with Seattle's plans to reduce pollution by transforming streets, still stuck in the planning stage despite nearly seven years of work.
Sunday Video: Why Is Shibuya So Great?
Shibuya, Tokyo is world famous for it's massive at-grade pedestrian scramble crossing. In a way, it's a self-popularlized space. But there's a lot more...
Seattle’s Trolleybus Fleet To Get New Supercharged Batteries
King County Metro's entire trolleybus fleet is set to get upgrades to their batteries that will allow them to remain off-wire three times longer.








