Decommission an Arterial Street in Queen Anne? Not So Fast
Residents near Florentia Street, on the north slope of Queen Anne hill, have an urgent but common complaint: people drive too fast on their...
Plans Advance for a Safe Bike Route Between SoDo and Georgetown
However, a recent fatal crash underscores the need for safer conditions for people biking in the corridor.
Some of the most dangerous roads in...
Rainier Avenue To Get Northbound Bus Lane Extension, but Corridor Vision Is Still Missing
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has announced they are planning to convert one lane of northbound Rainier Avenue to a dedicated transit lane...
South King County Cities Increase Police Patrols in Name of Pedestrian Safety
Just before midnight on February 28, Cholly Elopre, a 61-year-old airport worker living in Federal Way, was crossing six lane International Boulevard in SeaTac...
Bellevue Council Update: Parks Levy Receives Further Study, Vision Zero Actions to Combat Rising...
In a meeting that will likely be remembered for antivax firefighters and some... interesting... public comment, Bellevue City Council actually discussed some important urbanist...
Pedestrian Injury in Road Rage Brawl Underscores Need for Car-Free Pike Place
Nonetheless, conservative commentators keep arguing car-clogged Pike Place is working great and a welcoming doormat for the Market.
The Urbanist has long argued for the...
Tell WSDOT What the Future of the State Highway System Should Look Like
When it comes to highway projects in Washington, the legislature holds all of the authority to decide how to allocate transportation funding. But while...
Crosswalk “Report Cards” Signal Seattle’s Next Traffic Safety Campaign
Earlier this month, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) installed two new signs near crosswalks in the High Point neighborhood. The blue signs give...