Walking

More than a 100 market-goers near the Pike Street entrance to Pike Place Market.

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...

With More Funding Than Ever, WSDOT Issues Call for Pedestrian, Bike, and Safe Routes...

The Urbanist has already reported on how we have officially entered the era of Move Ahead Washington, the state's $17 billion, 16-year transportation package...

Mayor Harrell Closes Third and Pine Bus Stop, Hoping to Get Handle on Street...

Starting April 2nd, Mayor Bruce Harrell is temporarily closing one of the busier bus stops in Seattle due to crime concerns. His administration hopes...

Midweek Video: The Bad, The Ugly, and The Mildly Acceptable of Pedestrian Overpasses

Anyone who uses a pedestrian overpass can tell you that they leave much to be desired. CityNerd takes a dive into them to evaluate...
A floating bus stop and protected bike lane on Dexter Avenue. (Photo by Adam Coppola)

Safety and Equity Outcomes Must Guide Seattle Transportation Plan

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is creating one transportation plan to rule its lesser modal plans, and that spells trouble for the Bike...

Final Segment of Alaskan Way Bike Trail Being Planned with Double Street Crossing

Earlier this year, we reported on a newly opened short segment of waterfront bike trail near Colman Dock, the first piece of the long-planned...

Meetup Video: March 2022 with Anna Zivarts

Anna Zivarts joined for The Urbanist's March meetup. Zivarts is director of the Disability Mobility Initiative at Disability Rights Washington and is a low-vision...

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...