South Shoreline Light Rail Brings Suburban Retrofit with Thousands of Homes
Shoreline is seeing booming development. We'll take a look at what's been built and what's on the way near the soon-to-open Shoreline South light rail station.
South Lake Union Streetcar Shuttered for Weeks Due to Electrical Breakdown
The South Lake Union Streetcar has been out of operation since August 9 due to electrical issues, and there is more trouble down the line.
Where Did King County Metro’s Ridership Go?
A third of King County Metro's pre-pandemic transit ridership has yet to return, and many agencies are seeing stronger rebounds. Where did the bus riders go?
Join The Urbanist’s Lynnwood Link Opening Celebration at Hemlock State Brewing
Join The Urbanist in Mountlake Terrace on August 30 to celebrate the opening of the Lynnwood Link light rail extension.
King County’s Transformative Vision for Downtown Seattle Comes Into View
Offering a bold vision for Downtown Seattle that could include as many as 7,800 new homes, King County has released a full strategic plan for how it might redevelop its civic campus.
An Urbanist Guide to Things to Do in South Redmond
Sound Transit's 2 Line stations in Redmond are not just commuting stops. There's a lot for an adventurous urbanist to discover around the stations.
Bob Kettle Alleges Safe Street Upgrades Hinder Emergency Response, Lacking Evidence
Seattle Councilmember Bob Kettle has asserted that projects intended to improve traffic safety can negatively impact emergency response. The data to back it up is not there.
Are Trolleybuses Being Forgotten in Metro’s Rapid Transition to Battery Buses?
Carrying nearly 20% of King County Metro boardings, the trolley fleet has been a workhorse of Seattle transit for 84 years. But oddly, trolleybuses have not been a focal point of Metro's plan to electrify its fleet.