Urbanism 101: What is an EcoDistrict?
Urbanism 101 is a series that breaks down concepts in urban planning, policy, and related fields using vivid examples. In this introductory article, we're...
Op-Ed: Sound Transit Should Run Link All Night or Provide Shadow Night Bus Service
Standing on the platform of SeaTac Airport Station after midnight, straining to see whether the next light rail train is coming, I can’t help...
Sound Transit’s Escalators and Elevators Are Broken Too Often, But A Better System Lies...
Escalators and elevators are a persistent problem for Sound Transit. The agency has had constant troubles at newer facilities like Capitol Hill and University...
Final Segment of Alaskan Way Bike Trail Being Planned with Double Street Crossing
Earlier this year, we reported on a newly opened short segment of waterfront bike trail near Colman Dock, the first piece of the long-planned...
Pedestrians Were Erased From Green Lake Outer Loop Planning
A last minute switch to a dedicated bike lane went against previous public outreach.
During a valuable Seattle winter sunbreak on a weekend afternoon, Green...
As NE 130th Station Opening Slips to 2026, SDOT Moves to Improve Station Access
Months after the Sound Transit board voted to accelerate the construction of Sound Transit's NE 130th Street light rail station from 2031 to 2025,...
Micro-apartments Could Become Fully Legal in Washington, Again
The Washington State Legislature is considering legalizing "co-living housing" in cities and towns across Washington, which could open the door to new micro-apartments offered...
Sound Transit Modernizes Signage and Wayfinding Scheme
New signage is coming to Sound Transit facilities. In a presentation last week to the System Expansion Committee, staff unveiled forthcoming wayfinding enhancement strategies,...