Walking

Bellevue Creates Special City Office for ‘Grand Connection’ Pedestrian Corridor

Former Seattle permitting director Nathan Torgelson will lead the new city department, intended to advance an ambitious plan for a new bike and pedestrian bridge over I-405. One of the largest capital projects in city history, it's also intended to be a major placemaking project.
Harrell holds ceremonial gold scissors to cut the red ribbon on a widen sidewalk next to a new protected bike lane on Pike Street on the I-5 overpass bridge to Capitol Hill. The new convention center is in the background.

Seattle Leaders Tout Bike and Pedestrian Upgrades for Pike and Pine

On June 11, Seattle officials celebrated the completion of a major overhaul of Pike Street and Pine Street, improving connectivity between Downtown and Capitol Hill. The project features planter-protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks, public art, and a one-block pedestrianization near the Market.

Governor Signs Washington’s First-in-the-Nation Shared Streets Law

Cities in Washington will have the legal authority to create shared streets, which feature much lower speed limits and put pedestrians first, under Senate Bill 5595. Governor Bob Ferguson signed the bill into law Saturday. It will go into effect on July 27.

Special Summer Transit Options Increase Multimodal Access Across Puget Sound

Summer in Puget Sound means the return of Trailhead Direct, Bicycle Weekends, Seattle's free Waterfront Shuttle, and the Hurricane Ridge Shuttle.

Seattle Council Considers Deploying 80 Interactive Ad Kiosks on City Sidewalks

The kiosks, scattered around downtown and eventually other busy business districts, would provide ad revenue for groups like the Downtown Seattle Association. Last year, the Seattle Design Commission rejected the proposal as half-baked and suggested a smaller pilot instead.

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.
A roundabout is filled with green plants and is surrounded by fresh concrete and new curb curb cuts. It's a residential neighborhood with a purple single family house on the corner.

Tacoma Voters Narrowly Reject Levy in Street Safety Setback

Tacoma voters balked at the price tag of the Streets Initiative II levy. That leaves Tacoma officials scrambling to come up with plan B to grapple with street safety and maintenance needs.
Orange signs warn of the bike path closure just east of Expedia Park. A dozen joggers and dog walkers crowd the waterfront path. The Seattle skyline is in the distance.

Elliott Bay Trail Upgrades Temporarily Close Waterfront Bike Path

Seattle's waterfront bike path from Expedia Park to Myrtle Edwards Park is closed for renovations through August. A detour to the waterfront pedestrian path is offered, but people biking must yield to pedestrians. The pedestrian path will be closed for renovations after the bike path work is complete.