Transportation
Disruptions Ahead for Sound Transit 1 Line Riders Will Bring Long-term Gains
Weekend disruptions for 1 Line riders in early November and December will likely cause headaches, but are set to ultimately benefit riders. Mark your calendar to navigate disrupted light rail service November 8-10 and December 7-8.
Saka Seeks to Remove Delridge Median He Compared to Border Wall
Saka is pushing to earmark $2 million in existing funding to remove a hardened barrier on Delridge Way SW, providing left turn access to a preschool used by Rob Saka's family. The proviso is apparently Saka's top priority this budget, but would reduce street safety.
Bremerton’s Recent Street Upgrades Miss the Mark on Safety
Recently completed Bremerton street projects have fallen well short of modern safety standards. The projects fail to shorten crosswalk distances, slow traffic speed, or protect cyclists with more than paint.
Bellevue Reveals Initial Designs for Pedestrian Bridge over I-405
Plans for a new connection between Wilburton and Downtown Bellevue are coming into view, as the City starts to look at how it can keep the project moving forward.
The Seattle Times’ Credibility on Transportation Levies Has Run Out
The editorial board of Seattle's only remaining daily newspaper has an abysmal track record when it comes to supporting the Seattle transportation levy. Voters should take their recommendation with a boulder of salt.
Op-Ed: Vote No on Initiative 2117 to Ensure Mobility for Washingtonians
I-2117 would repeal the Climate Commitment Act, erasing badly needed funding for sidewalks, transit, safety upgrades, and more. Vote 'No' to ensure mobility for all, including nondrivers who compose 30% of our state‘s population.
Sound Transit Board Rubberstamps West Seattle Link Route, Amid Cost Issues
The Sound Transit board approved the route for West Seattle Link Thursday, clearing the way for engineering work that will advance the project to 80% design by 2027. Opponents cited worries that rising project costs would jeopardize light rail extensions to Tacoma and to Everett.
Bellevue Greenlights Downtown Bike Detour Proposed by Kemper Development
The Bike Bellevue plan was set to repurpose a lane on a minor downtown street to create a safe space for people on bikes. Then Kemper Development got involved.