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.
Study Ranks U.S. Cities by 15-Minute City Potential
Americans typically associate the kind of accessibility offered by 15-minute cities with European metropoles, but with smart planning 15-minute cities can thrive in the...
No Right Turn on Red Is Now the Default in Seattle
Not allowing drivers to make a free right turn at a red light, or a left turn from a one-way street, will be the...
Seattle Waterfront Park Project Finally Enters Its Home Stretch
A new aquarium and "Overlook Walk" to Pike Place Market headline a revamped Seattle Waterfront just one year away from its grand opening, all made possible by tearing down the Alaskan Way Viaduct.
Seattle Is Finally Getting Its First Protected Intersection
After years of delays, Seattle is finally set to try out a pedestrian and bike safety countermeasure that's been shown to provide big gains....
Meet Ray Delahanty, the Guy Behind CityNerd
From urban planner to YouTube star, Delahanty keeps walking his way toward a more urbanist future.
The genesis of CityNerd is a Covid-era story of...
East Lake Sammamish Trail Bridges Redmond to Issaquah After Decades of Work
On Saturday, King County officials and Eastside leaders celebrated the completion of an 11-mile asphalt multiuse trail connecting Redmond with Issaquah, after construction wrapped...
Shoreline Moves Ahead With Highway Expansion On Seattle’s Doorstep
The City of Shoreline has been working diligently to prepare for the arrival of Link light rail in the city, as Sound Transit works...