The Future of Bikes on Bell Street Park
As the Seattle Department of Transportation finishes its listening tour on the fully scaled-back Bicycle Master Plan schedule this week, the design of projects...
Nominate Seattle’s Worst Intersection: 2019
Last year, readers of The Urbanist selected the intersection of Rainier Avenue and 23rd as Seattle’s worst. The intersection has been under construction since...
WSDOT Is Developing an Active Transportation Plan and Seeking Input
The Active Transportation Plan survey is available online through June 30th, 2019.
About 38% of Washington residents walk or bike at some point for transportation,...
School Traffic Safety Report Highlights Risks for Students
Missing infrastructure and a high crossing guard vacancy rate hamper Seattle students' ability to walk or bike to school
Active transportation, which includes any kind...
A Small Step Forward for the U District Mobility Plan
A recently passed Seattle City Council resolution provides recognition of the U District Station Area Mobility Plan, but falls short on specifics for implementation.
Standing...
SDOT Gaslights on 35th Avenue Decision, Risking Credibility of New Director
The decision to cancel a planned protected bike lane on 35th Avenue NE, in the heart of Wedgwood's business district, and instead paint a...
Roosevelt and Green Lake See Rollout of Walking, Biking, and Transit Infrastructure
Green Lake and Roosevelt are at the heart of major new walking, biking, and transit infrastructure in North Seattle. The Seattle Department of Transportation...
D4 Candidate Cathy Tuttle Pledges to Weigh Climate Impact in Every Council Decision
For the last year and a half, Seattle City Council candidate Cathy Tuttle has been traveling the world and consulting on topics related to...