Issaquah Eyes New I-90 Bridge to Connect to Future Light Rail Station
The preferred concept for an I-90 bridge in Central Issaquah would cost at least $110 million, and is seen as an essential component of creating a more connected neighborhood around a future light rail station. Councilmembers are wary about jumping in with both feet.
Anti-Transit Alex Pedersen’s Troubling Transportation Policies
Alex Pedersen won 40% of the primary vote in Seattle's Fourth Council District, but some of his views are very out of step with...
Sound Transit Brings Two Lynnwood Link Stations To 60% Design
Sound Transit recently released details on its 60% design plans for two new stations and select corridor improvements as part of its Lynnwood Link...
WSDOT Delays Promised I-5 to SR 520 Transit Ramp to 2030
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has announced that it no longer plans to open a direct access ramp for buses between the...
An Urbanist Guide to Things To Do in Bellevue’s BelRed
BelRed combines a nascent South Lake Union, SoDo, and the International District. Spring District Station has a South Lake Union feel with tech offices emerging from a large light industrial presence. Both have some hidden gems.
High Speed Rail: The Right Kind of Infrastructure Investment
This weekend I took a trip on the Empire Builder train to Leavenworth, Washington to see the Christmas lighting ceremony the Bavarian-themed town performs...
Transpo Notes: Bike Helmet Law Repeal, New Water Taxi Routes Report, Amtrak Cascades to...
This week’s Transpo Notes highlights include: repeal of King County's bike helmet law, return of cross-border Amtrak Cascades train service, preliminary report of King...
Seattle’s New Pre-Tax Transit Pass Policy Will Save Users Hundreds Annually
Many Seattle commuters will get a new benefit that they can use for their transportation needs. Beginning in 2020, Seattle employers with 20 or...