Walking

The 8th Ave N festival street surrounded by two newer office buildings, looking southward

Exploring Seattle’s Festival Streets

Recently, the City of Seattle released the final draft of the Crown Hill Urban Village Action Plan in which a pedestrian loop is proposed...

Meetup Video: December 2021 with Dongho Chang

Dongho Chang joined as The Urbanist's December guest speaker. Chang spent nine years as City Traffic Engineer at the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT),...
A wide intersection, with two light white lines and a person crossing with four seconds left on the countdown

Months After Street Repaving, Lake City Way Crosswalks Still Remain Temporary

Earlier this year, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) repaved State Route 522 between I-5 and Seattle's city limit, the entirety of Lake...

Transpo Notes: Federal Way OMF, Liias Takes Reins, New ST4 Legislation, and Missing Link...

It was a busy week for transportation in Puget Sound and Washington. Here's a rundown of some of the week's biggest transportation-related developments. Federal Way...
A photo of a street with a crosswalk and curb bulbs near apartment buildings.

Seattle’s Crown Hill Action Plan Centers Walkability and Community

In November, Seattle's Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) released their draft Crown Hill Urban Action Plan. The scope of this plan is...
Three people biking and two pedestrians wait for a long line of cars queuing on Mercer Street in South Lake Union.

Three Lawmakers Say Their Constituents Should Get a Free Pass on Blocking Seattle Crosswalks...

Some motorists think they should be above the law Automatic traffic cameras are being installed in eight Seattle locations and three state legislators are "crying...

Seattle’s State Transportation Priorities for 2022: Pedestrian Streets and Freeway Removal

Every year in advance of the state legislature convening for its new session, cities around the state update their agenda. The Washington State legislature's...
A photo showing people gathered on a street with a bike lane in front the U District light rail station.

Pedestrian Streets, Protected Bike Lanes, and Bus Lanes Are Popular, NPI Poll Shows

A recent poll of Seattle voters found strong support for pedestrianizing streets and adding protected bike lanes and bus lanes. Respondents highly rated the...