Vision Zero

A concrete planter narrow the crossing distance at an intersection with a sign saying "Street closed, local access only, Stay Healthy Street."

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.
Two girls walk down 6th narrow sidewalk as cars zip by. One draps a jacket over her shoulder.

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 neighborhoods.
Someone on a bike using the new waterfront bike lane with a brightly lit city in the background

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.
Two people crossing the ramp with one car already having disregarded them. One person is in a wheelchair.

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.