Elliott Bay Trail Upgrades Temporarily Close Waterfront Bike Path
Seattle's waterfront bike path from Expedia Park to Myrtle Edwards Park is closed for renovations through August. A detour to the waterfront pedestrian path is offered, but people biking must yield to pedestrians. The pedestrian path will be closed for renovations after the bike path work is complete.
Market to Test Out Long-Requested Pike Place Car Ban
Car access to Pike Place's main corridor will be restricted to loading vehicles, emergency access, and people accessing ADA parking. The Market is calling the move a "test and learn" opportunity that could open the door to long-term pedestrianization.
Seattle Sets the Stage for Automatic Traffic Camera Expansion
New types of traffic cameras allowed by the state legislature have the potential to lead to big safety gains in Seattle -- but a potential clash over how those cameras are deployed could be on the horizon. SDOT and transportation chair Rob Saka are not seeing eye to eye.
State Budget Cuts Could Slash Puget Sound’s Passenger Ferry Service
The Washington House and Senate aren't in alignment on whether funding for extra passenger ferry trips should continue. Dozens of weekly trips across the King County Water Taxi and Kitsap Fast Ferry would be slashed if the state Senate's version of the transportation budget prevails.
A Local’s Guide to the Downtown Redmond Light Rail Extension
Andrew Villeneuve offers recommendations for Redmond eats, activities, and happenings and invites urbanists to Northwest Progressive Institute's Downtown Redmond Link opening day celebration on May 10.
State Senate Greenlights Sweeping Transit-Oriented Housing Bill
Three years in the making, HB 1491 would require Washington cities to zone for apartment buildings near rail stations and rapid bus stops. A compromise around housing affordability mandates finally paved the way for the bill's passage in both chambers.
RapidRide G Line Attracts Major Bus Ridership Gains Along Madison Street
The addition of RapidRide G Line to Seattle's transit network led to nearly 5,000 additional trips that weren't happening in the corridor before. The latest numbers illustrate the big gains that can come with service and frequency improvements.
Seattle’s Scooter and Bikeshare Boom Reaches New Heights
Seattle bikeshare and scootershare companies clocked 6.3 million rides in 2024, up 28% over 2023 and a record high. The momentum has continued in the first quarter of 2025, with ridership up 76% over the first quarter of 2024. If this pace is maintained, Seattle is on track to exceed 10 million rides in 2025.