Skip Freeway Expansions, Rebuild Stampede Pass
In previous coverage, we discussed the possibilities for local rail across the state, but also mentioned the problems with getting Stampede Pass ready for...
Orange Line Launch Adds Boost to Snohomish County’s Transit Network
The new Swift Orange Line brings 10-minute bus service on weekdays, improving options for riders trying to get across Snohomish County. It runs from Edmonds College to McCollum Park, connecting destinations like Lynnwood City Center and Mill Creek Town Center on the way.
SDOT Inching Toward West Seattle Bridge Repair Plan
Four months into the West Seattle Bridge closure, we do have some answers but plenty of lingering questions, too. The Seattle Department of Transportation...
Councilmember Herbold Probes for Weakness at Streetcar Briefing
On Tuesday, the Seattle City Council was briefed on the Center City Connector project, which was recently backed by Mayor Jenny Durkan. The project...
Sound Transit Launches Surveys To Plan South Seattle Link Infill Stations
Sound Transit is seeking public feedback on proposed Link light rail infill stations in South Seattle and Tukwila. Stations near Graham Street and Boeing Access Road were pledged and funded in the ST3 ballot measure, and are slated to open by 2031.
Meetup Video: March 2022 with Anna Zivarts
Anna Zivarts joined for The Urbanist's March meetup. Zivarts is director of the Disability Mobility Initiative at Disability Rights Washington and is a low-vision...
Should The Government Invest in High-Speed Rail to Boost a Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery?
As we live through the current moment, it is difficult to understate the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the world. While...
Trailhead Direct’s 2024 Schedule Restores Second Route to Hiking Destinations
King County's popular Trailhead Direct weekend shuttle service between Seattle and Eastside hiking hotspots returns on May 25 with two separate routes to choose from. The last two seasons, the County offered just one route.