Op-Ed: Seattle Needs Car-Free Streets
The state passed a shared streets law in 2025, and it's time for Seattle to seize the opportunity and reclaim streets for people. Half measures aren't cutting it.
Vision Zero
Op-Ed: Yet Another Deadly Rainier Valley Crash Points to Need for Protected Bike Lanes
The tragic death of elementary school teacher Christian Salyer underscores that the City has neglected the safe bike network in South Seattle too long. It’s time to change that.
Bellevue Council Approves Reduced Speed Limits in Search of Safety Gains
Starting downtown in early 2027, 84% of Bellevue streets that currently have a speed limit of 30 mph or higher will see reductions. This widely supported change sets the groundwork for broader street upgrades, likely to be more contentious.
King County Approves 0.1% Sales Tax Bump to Aid County Roads
Around $90 million per year in additional funding will bolster King County's roads division thanks to the 5-4 vote, with a small pass-through program providing a slice of the pie to local cities and towns. A provision capping Seattle's cut of that funding was ultimately defeated.
Katie Wilson Kicks off Expanded Bicycle Weekends on Lake Washington Boulevard
Hundreds of Seattleites turned out Saturday to celebrate the start of the 2026 Bicycle Weekend schedule, scaled back up by Mayor Katie Wilson after being stifled under the previous administration.
New County Transportation Funding Measure Could Shortchange Seattle
An amendment put forward by King County Councilmember Steffanie Fain would cap Seattle's participation in a new pass-through funding program to well below the city's proportional share, resulting in millions less going to the city.
Federal Way Councilmember Frames Pedestrian Safety Crisis as Needing 'Darwinian' Solution
"It may take a few generations to solve the problem," Walsh told his colleagues, seeming to blame people hit by drivers while walking in Federal Way. His comments are far from being an outlier in the pedestrian-hostile city.
Bellevue's Transportation Director Wants to Ramp Up Spending on Cars
Bellevue Transportation Director Andrew Singelakis told city councilmembers he'd like to see spending on vehicle mobility ramp up from 10% to 25% of the city's spending on transportation. That looks to be at odds with Council, which is focused on safety investments.
SDOT Advances Upgrades for SoDo's Fourth Avenue To Handle Busway Closure
One of Seattle's most dangerous, crash-prone streets will see a big jump in transit riders once construction on West Seattle Link light rail gets fully underway, closing the SoDo busway. Upgrades at two key intersections are just the start of mitigation work.
Pike Place Market Pedestrianization Pilot Boosts Sales and Visits
All signs point to Seattle's pilot program limiting car access to Pike Place being a success: sales were up 6.5% in 2025 compared to 2024, and the number of local visitors jumped by 5.6%. As the City considers permanent changes, a pedestrianized Pike Place still has its detractors.
SDOT Retreats on Pioneer Square Bike and Scooter Corral Plan
A plan to add 21 on-street bike and scooter corrals in a joint effort to keep sidewalks clear and maintain visibility at intersections has been reduced to just 3 corrals. Neighborhood business advocates raised concerns around aesthetics and parking removal, despite a limited impact on legal spots.
Seattle Stalls Out on Zero Road Death Push. Would an Audit Help?
Despite committing to eliminate deaths and serious injuries on city roadways by 2030, the numbers in Seattle aren't declining. Though a recent call for a performance audit has attracted attention, it will ultimately fall to Katie Wilson to orient SDOT toward safety.
Tacoma Tries Again for Safer Streets with $200 Million Levy
The Tacoma City Council voted Tuesday to put a new “Connect Tacoma" levy on the ballot. Scaled back from a proposal voters rejected last April, the package still aims to fulfill goals of safer, more pedestrian-friendly streets.
Privately Funded Seattle Waterfront Trail to Soft Launch Friday
Riders will get a sneak peek of the new trail for a few hours on the first day of cruise ship season, providing a detour around Pier 66. The full stretch opens next Tuesday, providing a wide, comfortable path between downtown and the Olympic Sculpture Park.
Katie Wilson Scales Bicycle Weekends on Lake Washington Boulevard Back Up
Seattle's only annual open streets festival along the South Seattle waterfront will run every single weekend this summer outside of Seafair. Wilson's changes are a bold reversal of her predecessor's scaling back of Bicycle Weekends.
King County Council Deadlocks Over Transportation Funding
While broad agreement exists over the need to provide funding for King County's Road Services division, the issue of kicking back a portion of a new 0.1% sales tax to local cities caused more consternation. A one month delay is set to translate to six months of lost revenue.
Highland Park Bikelash Presents Early Test for Katie Wilson's SDOT
A safety project along a busy four-lane road in West Seattle would be a catalyst project for neighborhood accessibility. But it's run into significant push back from residents wary of losing a lane of traffic.
Seattle Advances Four Pilot 'Low-Pollution Neighborhoods'
Lake City, Capitol Hill, Georgetown, and South Park will see upgrades intended to decrease air pollution and boost transit, walking, and biking, via $8 million in transportation levy funding. So far, proposals are still high level, with plans being developed over the rest of 2026.
SDOT Bike Corral Plan Draws Fire in Pioneer Square
The City of Seattle is planning 21 on-street bike corrals in place of illegal parking spots abutting intersections. But a debate over the aesthetic impact on Pioneer Square could overshadow the proposal’s benefits and derail the project.
Vehicle Barrier Plan for Pike Place Market Comes Into View
SDOT’s plan for adding barricades ahead of this summer’s World Cup leans heavily on planters and movable barricades. While the infrastructure could ultimately form a template for longer-term upgrades, these changes look to be quick and dirty and aimed at protecting pedestrians as Seattle opens itsel
2026 Levy Plan Sets Stage for a New Mayor’s Transportation Priorities
The full list of 430 levy-funded projects across Seattle was mostly assembled before Mayor Katie Wilson took office. But it contains significant opportunities for the new administration to shape transportation investments over the years ahead.
WSDOT Eyes Major Transformation for SR 99 in Snohomish County
While the upgrades wouldn’t happen all at once, and would only go in as other maintenance work occurs, the proposed concept sets a strong baseline for one of the state’s most dangerous surface highways.
Ferguson Proposes Borrowing $3 Billion for Highway Maintenance, Ferries
The governor’s proposed $3 billion in bonds would add onto a Washington state transportation budget that already allocates nearly 12% to debt service. With a 60% vote needed to authorize, the idea will likely face considerable skepticism at the state legislature.
Op-Ed: It’s Time to Imagine a Safer, More Connected Rainier Avenue
Rainier Avenue has too many cars traveling at dangerous speeds, but conventional planning practices make it hard to change that and design a future where Rainier Avenue thrives. Let’s stop making harmful assumptions, Anna Zivarts writes.
A Sneak Peek at Shared Streets Coming to Seattle
A trove of documents obtained from City of Seattle through public disclosure requests shows work is proceeding gradually but steadily inside the transportation department to take advantage of Washington State’s new Shared Streets Law. Pedestrianizing a number of streets could be around the corner.
How Mayor-elect Wilson Can Hit the Ground Running, Walking, Rolling, and Biking
Seattle Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson’s transportation platform is bold and visionary, and she will need ongoing community support to achieve it. Seattle Neighborhood Greenways shares some ideas on how she can get started.
Ibsen and Palmer Prevail in Tacoma, Pledging Housing, Safe Streets Push
Tacoma’s recent election elevated two urbanist-backed progressives, which could buoy efforts to expand housing, roll out street safety upgrades, and improve transit. The Urbanist chatted with Tacoma Mayor-Elect Anders Ibsen and incoming Councilmember Latasha Palmer about their plans.
Bothell Advances Citywide 20 MPH Residential Speed Limit
Lowering speed limits on residential streets to 20 mph has already been implemented in cities like Seattle, Portland, and Tacoma, and has been associated with a significant drop in high-end speeding. The Bothell City Council endorsed making the change citywide, pushing back on the idea of implementi
Op-Ed: Ranking Deadliest Cities for Pedestrians and Cyclists in Washington State
Which Washington cities have the deadliest streets and roads may surprise you. Puyallup, Lynnwood and Olympia are by far the most dangerous cities for people walking and biking based on per capita serious crash rate. Travis Merrigan breaks down the data.
Rinck Launches ‘Better Bus Lanes’ Campaign with Transit Advocates
Flanked by a crowd of transit advocates, Seattle Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck announced a “Better Bus Lanes” campaign on Wednesday, demanding expanded and improved bus lanes on the city’s busiest routes. The press event took place at the site of a recent victory by bus advocates: a new bus la
Cherrypicking Data, Harrell Paints Misleading Picture of Seattle’s Traffic Safety Progress
While Bruce Harrell is touting a drop in the number of pedestrian deaths in Seattle last year, that number has shot up again in 2025. And despite his promotion of safety spending in a newly approved transportation levy, his legacy on the issue of traffic safety likely won’t be known for years.
Lake Washington Boulevard Safety Upgrades Fully Designed Before Mayor Pulled Plug
A major intersection redesign near Seward Park was ready to go to construction with a Mayor’s Office review the only impediment, records show. The exchanges reveal what was happening behind the scenes as the public was kept in the dark about the future of upgrades on the high-profile corridor.
North Beacon Hill Bike Lanes Officially Open, Filling Crucial Network Gap
People on bikes can finally connect from Little Saigon to Jefferson Park in their own protected lane, with future connections planned to the north and south. Concerns about lost parking on 15th Avenue S almost doomed the project.
E Marginal Way Revamp Would Add New Multimodal Connections in Georgetown
An extension of the Georgetown to South Park Trail and a new two-way protected bike lane on E Marginal Way would finally provide a safe connection to the First Avenue S bridge. The project is an early litmus test for the new Seattle Transportation Levy.
Medina Clinging to ‘Semi-rural’ Streets While Vying for Complete Streets Dollars
In pushing back on a requirement to adopt a Complete Streets ordinance to compete for infrastructure grant dollars, Medina’s leaders clearly saw a threat of changes being forced on the city. The wealthy enclave doesn’t appear to want to change.
Op-Ed: Seattle Is Failing to Reimagine Aurora Avenue
SDOT’s latest report indicates the agency is envisioning the future of Aurora Avenue N to look nearly exactly the same as it has for the last 100 years: a dangerous, high speed, six- to seven-lane highway. Seattle needs to do better.
Seattle’s New Transportation Levy Faces a Pivotal Test: Rainier Avenue
Over 1,500 people have been seriously injured or killed in crashes along Rainier Avenue S in the last decade. The upgraded transportation levy approved by voters last fall represents an opportunity to truly transform the street… if city leaders grab it.
Seattle Councilmembers Push to Expand District Privileges
Since the 2023 Seattle council elections, a new dynamic has been taking shape in which extra deference is given to policy decisions made by the seven district-based councilmembers within their own district. If that shift continues, it could have dramatic impacts on how projects and programs are prio
Harrell Administration Cancels Planned Lake Washington Boulevard Safety Upgrades
The City of Seattle quietly dropped speed cushions and other traffic safety treatments from long-made plans after months of radio silence. The backpedal received swift pushback from some District 2 city council candidates.
Promised Lake Washington Boulevard Traffic Calming Remains Uncompleted
Seattle Parks and Recreation rolled out plans to add traffic calming to Lake Washington Boulevard last year. But traffic safety advocates are pushing for answers after installation of those upgrades stopped midway through without explanation.
SDOT Delays Final Bike Connection to Seattle Waterfront
As the city prepares to celebrate the grand opening of the full Seattle Waterfront revamp, the only planned direct connection between downtown and the waterfront is set to remain uncompleted. At the center of the issue is an antiquated traffic signal.
Washington State Overhauls Driver’s Education System, Focusing on Young Motorists
A newly signed Washington State law aims to “improve safety for young drivers” by expanding access to driver’s education and raising the minimum age at which new drivers can get a license without completing a formal driver’s education course.
King County Floats Sales Tax Bump to Fund Metro, Roads
The proposal for a 0.1% sale tax hike comes in response to structural issues with King County’s budget, and would generate around $100 million annually. Half would fund maintenance on unincorporated roads, and the other half is likely to go to safety upgrades at Metro.
Pierce County Republicans Try to Bury Vision Zero Safety Action Plan
The fully completed plan, intended to provide an array of strategies that would advance Pierce County toward a goal of eliminating deaths and serious injuries by 2035, was only approved by a 4-3 vote last week.
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.
Op-Ed: Anti-Speeding Technology Could Have Saved My Son
Lori Markovitz shares how House Bill 1596 could have saved her son by requiring anti-speeding technology for motorists with records of reckless driving. The bill needs to pass the state Senate by Wednesday to avoid a cutoff and become law in Washington state.
State Bill Could Unleash Potential of Streets, Making Space for People
New legislation in Olympia could help us rethink and reclaim the street as a true public easement. If passed and its provisions delivered, we can look forward to streets that are not only more welcoming of public life, but a lot less deadly to all users.
Rob Saka Takes Victory Lap on Cancelled Greenway Safety Upgrades
In 2020, Rob Saka advocated against proposed safety infrastructure along a critical greenway in West Seattle. This week, the issue resurfaced, and Saka, now a city councilmember and chair of the transportation committee, again railed against traffic diverters.
Sunday Video: How Hoboken Is Taking on Road Safety, Vision Zero
Ray Delahanty of CityNerd takes a look at what Hoboken, New Jersey has been doing on safety. Across the river from New York City, the city hasn’t been a road fatality since 2019 and has worked hard to implement Vision Zero redesigns on streets citywide.
Op-Ed: Bremerton’s Multimodal Future at Crossroads with 6th Street Project
Bremerton Mayor Greg Wheeler has presented car-centric preliminary designs for the 6th Street project, with no alternative building sidewalks and bike lanes to state safety standards. Travis Merrigan argues the Bremerton City Council should press the City to study such an option.
‘Transformative’ Streets Initiative Goes to Tacoma Voters this Spring
The permanent renewal of Tacoma’s Streets Initiative would enable the city to make significant progress on overhauling its most dangerous streets, and significantly expand safe bicycle infrastructure. The ballot measure goes to voters in an April 22 special election.
Walkability Isn’t Just Good Urban Planning: It’s a Public Health Intervention
A recent peer-reviewed study of identical twins illustrated the value of living in a walkable neighborhood, showing a strong correlation between walkable neighborhoods, time spent walking, and positive health outcomes. Simply put, it appears that people tend to lead healthier lives in walkable neigh
Seattle Releases Road Map for Transportation Levy Spending in 2025 and Beyond
The 2025 delivery plan for the first year of the Seattle Transportation Levy spells out a broad array of projects that will enter the pipeline this year.
I-90 Ramps Will See Safety Upgrades Ahead of Judkins Park Station Opening
Raised crosswalks and flashing beacons are set to be installed this summer at Judkins Park’s I-90 ramps, which are steps from the forthcoming light rail station.
How Routine Lake Washington Boulevard Traffic Calming Turned Into a Fight
The idea of slowing drivers along one of the city’s most scenic waterfront routes had been seen as the compromise position, in the face of competing visions for Lake Washington Boulevard. But behind-the-scenes, the upgrades have been under attack.
Opening Date for Seattle Waterfront Bike Path Pushed Back Again
Bike and scooter riders have been waiting a long time for the separated pathway along Downtown Seattle’s waterfront to open. The wait is set to continue for another few months.
Spotts to Leave SDOT Just as New Transportation Levy Gets Rolling
Greg Spotts is the latest SDOT Director to leave the city after a short stint, departing after overseeing a strong finish on the $930 million Levy to Move Seattle.
WSDOT Secretary Millar Issues Departing Warning to Policymakers
Washington State could be set to pay a significant price for decades of underinvesting in basic maintenance of the state transportation system, outgoing WSDOT head Roger Millar said.
Sound Transit Boardmembers Push for More Ambitious Rainier Valley Safety Plan
Sound Transit plans to make a series of spot improvements over the next few years intended to improve safety at its at-grade stations in the Rainier Valley. But multiple board members are pushing the agency to think much bigger.
State Safety Plan Recommends Lower DUI Limit, Driver Education Reforms
A new “Target Zero” safety roadmap for reducing serious injuries and fatalities on Washington’s roads includes some clear, evidence-based recommendations. But implementation could be challenging given political realities.
Roger Millar’s Departure Leaves Big Shoes to Fill at WSDOT
Washington State’s transportation chief Roger Millar is out after eight years, as Governor-elect Bob Ferguson prepares to take office. Widely recognized as a leader in progressive transportation policy, Millar will be tough to replace.
King County Metro Testing Onboard Cameras to Cite Bus-Lane Violators
King County Metro is testing out on-board cameras that capture license plates in order to issue citations for violations of bus only lanes. It’s the first transit agency in Washington to try out this technology.
Saka Seeks to Remove Delridge Median He Compared to Border Wall
Saka is pushing to earmark $2 million in existing funding to remove a hardened barrier on Delridge Way SW, providing left turn access to a preschool used by Rob Saka’s family. The proviso is apparently Saka’s top priority this budget, but would reduce street safety.
Bremerton’s Recent Street Upgrades Miss the Mark on Safety
Recently completed Bremerton street projects have fallen well short of modern safety standards. The projects fail to shorten crosswalk distances, slow traffic speed, or protect cyclists with more than paint.
Bellevue Greenlights Downtown Bike Detour Proposed by Kemper Development
The Bike Bellevue plan was set to repurpose a lane on a minor downtown street to create a safe space for people on bikes. Then Kemper Development got involved.
Op-Ed: Vote Yes on Seattle Prop 1 to Save Lives
Cyclist Steve Hulsman died after being struck by an SUV in West Seattle on December 21. His widow, Rita Hulsman, urges Seattle residents to vote YES on the Keep Seattle Moving levy to prevent future deaths.
Tacoma Set to Slash ‘Vision Zero’ Road Safety Budget by 90%
Tacoma’s $900,000 budget for Vision Zero is set to be slashed to $90,000 as the City prioritizes other areas for funding, leaving the Grit City without a dedicated revenue source for safety upgrades.
Will Puget Sound’s Official Transportation Plan Get a Badly Needed Refresh?
Several high profile officials are pushing for the next update to the central Puget Sound’s Regional Transportation Plan to be more transformative than it might otherwise have been. The plan sways which projects get grants.
J Line Breaks Ground, Delivering Bus and Bike Upgrades by 2027
The groundbreaking for the RapidRide J between Downtown, Eastlake, and the U District marks the last RapidRide project scheduled to open in Seattle this decade.
Transportation Chair Saka Questions School Zone Camera Expansion Plan
A plan to expand the number of school zone speed cameras has been in the works for nearly two years. But Councilmember Rob Saka is raising questions about the idea and funds allocated to make it happen.
Renton Seeks to Create a New Urban Neighborhood Around Planned Transit
Renton wants to spur development around the planned Sound Transit bus rapid transit station in South Renton. But considerable hurdles stand in the way of creating a truly multimodal neighborhood in that location.
Op-Ed: Bellevue Can Lead the Region on Street Safety
Bellevue is positioned to lead on traffic safety so long as it makes investments in safer roads. This fall’s budget is a great time to start.
‘Keep Seattle Moving’ Levy Campaign Kicks Off
Transportation advocacy and business groups alike are supporting Seattle’s Prop 1, the $1.55 billion renewal of the city’s transportation levy.
Sunday Video: How American Fire Departments Are Getting People Killed
Fire departments rightly get high praise for fighting fires, rescuing people, and saving lives. But North American fire departments have been resistant to change when it comes to the vehicles they use and street design. As a consequence, they’re getting people killed, Jason Slaughter at Not Just Bikes shows.
Ryan Packer Talks Vision Zero, Traffic Safety on Hacks and Wonks Podcast
Ryan Packer broke down local “Vision Zero” traffic safety campaigns on a recent episode of the Hacks and Wonks podcast.
WSDOT Head Millar Wants $150 Million Annually to Fix Washington’s ‘Stroads’
WSDOT Secretary Roger Millar is asking for a dedicated funding source to fix the most dangerous state highways in Washington, laying down a $150 million per year benchmark.
Seattle’s MLK Way Safety Project Takes Step Toward Fulfilling Longstanding Promise
The Seattle Department of Transportation has wrapped up work on a new bike connection between Judkins Park and Mount Baker. Its roots can be traced back to a vision the Seattle City Council moved forward in 2019.
Bellevue Council Tries to Salvage Pieces of Imperiled Bike Network
It had looked like the idea of reallocating street space to bike lanes was off the table in Bellevue, but a city council discussion last week restarted the debate.
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.
Seattle Looks to Rescue Sound Transit’s 4th Avenue Transit Street Plan
With the loss of the SoDo Busway for Sound Transit light rail expansion, 4th Avenue S in SoDo will have to accommodate dozens of additional buses per hour. The Seattle Department of Transportation is pushing for a plan that won’t worsen safety on the street.
Balducci Pushes Traffic Safety Framework for All King County Departments
A “Safe Systems” motion from King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci would prompt county government to harness the power of every department to help reduce deadly and serious-injury traffic crashes.
Bellevue Won’t Even Study Bel-Red Road Changes to Protect People Biking
Safety-focused changes to busy Bel-Red Road, an unavoidable corridor for many Bellevue residents, were taken off the table by a 3-2 vote of the Bellevue Transportation Commission last week.
Coalition Urges Bellevue City Council to Ramp Up Road Safety Spending
With Bellevue backsliding on many of its prior commitments to improve safety and multimodal connectivity, a coalition of advocates are trying to get things back on track. The group is seeking bigger investments in the city’s next biennial budget.
Seattle Sends $1.55 Billion Transportation Levy to the November Ballot
It’s official: Voters this fall will get to weigh in on whether Seattle should invest $1.55 billion over eight years to improve transportation infrastructure, with most funding allocated to road and bridge maintenance.
Seattle City Council Rejects Bid for Larger Transportation Levy
The transportation levy on Seattle ballots this fall won’t grow beyond $1.55 billion, despite a push by transportation advocacy groups to go bigger. A Morales-backed amendment to increase the levy’s size failed Tuesday.
Op-Ed: Seattle City Attorney Is Dropping the Ball on Drunk Driving Prosecution
Since Ann Davison took over as Seattle City Attorney, the office has been much slower in prosecuting drunk drivers. While her office blames the state toxicology lab, it appears her office is not making DUI cases a priority.
Op-Ed: WSDOT Must Keep SR 520 Trail Tunnel in Roanoke Lid
WSDOT is scrapping the planned SR 520 bike and pedestrian tunnel, forcing people who travel outside cars into dangerous territory. It’s not too late to push back and contact policymakers.
Morales Makes Last Minute Push for $1.7 Billion Transportation Levy
Councilmember Tammy Morales offered a new proposal Thursday for a $1.7 billion transportation levy that increases spending across a broad array of programs. None of her colleagues have yet backed the proposal.
Op-Ed: Steering Away from Car Dependency Is Not About Toughing It Out
Anna Zivarts recently published When Driving Isn’t an Option with Island Press, a book outlining her experience as a low-vision nondriver and shining a light on the frustrating, dangerous, and sometimes deadly situations involuntary nondrivers face every day. This is a letter she wrote in response t
Transportation Levy Amendments Would Fund Missing Link, Ballard Avenue, and More
Seattle councilmembers are seeking to amend the $1.55 billion transportation levy proposal in a number of ways, including boosting sidewalk repair funds, closing a few gaps in protected bike routes, and further revamping the Ballard Avenue cafe street. Council will discuss amendments Tuesday in comm
Seattle Transforms Alki Point Street with Added Walking and Rolling Space
The newly transformed section of Beach Drive SW has turned walkers and rollers into priority users while still allowing vehicle access. Meanwhile, a coalition allied around parking concerns continues to plot a way to undo the safety project.
Shoreline Sticks with 175th Street Revamp Despite Pushback Over Trees
A planned overhaul of Shoreline’s 175th Street is prompting a call for a reset after complaints over tree removals. City leaders don’t appear ready to back off the planned multimodal improvements.
U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Rose to 40-Year High in 2022
A new report analyzed traffic safety data, finding that the U.S. recently reached a 40-year high for pedestrian deaths. Pedestrian fatality rates vary widely across the country, with Seattle ranked 64 highest out of 101 metros studied.
Saka Adds $100 Million to Levy for Sidewalks, Freight, EV Charging
Amending the Mayor’s final proposal for a transportation levy, committee chair Rob Saka has revised the proposal by increasing funding for new sidewalks, freight mobility, and electric vehicle charging.
Rob Saka Pledges All Modes Matter Approach to Amending Transportation Levy
The councilmember stewarding Seattle’s next big transportation levy says his goal is prioritizing all modes at the same time. It may be hard to square this approach with pressing climate goals and an urgent traffic safety crisis.
Levy Proposal Would Add Only 10 Miles of Protected Bike Lanes
After building over 40 miles of protected bike lanes since 2015, the City of Seattle only promises around 10 additional miles through 2032. The potential for extra projects depend on additional funding beyond the mayor’s levy proposal.
SDOT Sprints Toward the End of the Move Seattle Era
The Seattle Department of Transportation’s project delivery is ramping up in 2024. What does that tell us about where the department is heading under a new levy?
Seattle’s First Protected Intersection Opens at Dexter and Thomas
People biking, walking, rolling, and driving through the busy intersection of Dexter Avenue and Thomas Street are now interacting in a new way, with protection that research shows cuts down on the risk of collisions.
Grant Request Would Accelerate Complete Streets Investments on State Highways
State highways like SR 900 in Skyway are missing safe places to bike and walk. A mandate to fix that could be expedited by an ambitious $100 million grant that the state is seeking from the EPA.