Bellevue Seeks Public Input for its Multimodal Future
Bellevue's reputation as our region's most car-dominated metropolis is well-established and, to my chagrin, well-founded. Guided in part by the desires of our city's...
Uptown Streetscape Changes Come Together In Advance of Arena’s Reopening
With less than three months until the opening of Climate Pledge Arena, almost entirely rebuilt compared to its former iteration as Key Arena, you...
Sound Transit Board Averts Big Delays with Hybrid ST3 Realignment
NE 130th Street Station opens in 2025 and Graham Street and Boeing Access Road Stations open in 2031 under the amended plan.
The Sound Transit...
Most Seattleites Are Willing to Pay More to Speed Up Link Light Rail Expansion,...
In a recent poll, 71% of Seattle voters said they would approve a new funding measure to avoid Sound Transit 3 delays.
Urbanist action alert:...
Senate Compromise Torches Most Progressive Elements of Biden Infrastructure Plan
When President Joe Biden's $2.25 trillion jobs plan proposed $20 billion for a Reconnecting Communities fund that could be used for urban freeway removal...
The Final Act: Sound Transit 3 Realignment Plan Vote Takes Center Stage on Thursday
Update (8/2/2021): This article was updated to include additional amendments that were published on August 2, 2021.
A final vote on realignment of the Sound...
Sound Transit Emphasizes Express Bus Service in Tacoma and Federal Way in 2022 Proposal
ST Express bus service is a big focus for improvement in Sound Transit's 2022 service proposal. Next year, all-day frequencies are poised to improve...
Hybrid Approach Salvaging Timelines for Sound Transit 3 Projects Could Solve Realignment Woes
A hybrid approach that could partially or fully salvage Sound Transit 3 (ST3) project delivery timelines may become the preferred realignment plan. On Thursday,...