Walking

A beg button formerly required to get a pedestrian signal at an intersection. (Photo by author)

SDOT Misunderstands #GivePedstheGreen

Seattle’s transportation department missed the mark in their recent response to the campaign Give Pedestrians the Green. #GivePedstheGreen argues that in urban villages pedestrians...

Convention Center Acquiesces to Coalition with $83 Million Benefits Package

One of the biggest questions swirling around the new $1.6 billion expansion of the Washington State Convention center--apart from whether it will actually get...

It’s Time To Connect Georgetown and South Park

Help make the Georgetown to South Park Trail a reality in 30 seconds: Tell City Council you want a trail between Georgetown and South...

SDOT Restores Yesler Bridge, Now Open

The old Yesler Bridge reopened on Tuesday after a 16-month closure for a major rebuild and restoration effort. The Downtown Seattle bridge is a...

SDOT Reveals 60% Missing Link Design for Burke-Gilman Trail

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) revealed its 60% designs for the Missing Link portion of the Burke-Gillman Trail yesterday. The Missing Link is...

Pedestrian Overpass on Holman Road to Stick Around

A pedestrian overpass crossing a busy stretch of road in Crown Hill will stay. Local residents and advocates had pushed for the pedestrian overpass...

Cary Moon’s Transit Plan: Bus Lanes, Bike Lanes, and Safer Sidewalks

Mayoral candidate Cary Moon added some meat to the bones of her transit plan at a press conference this afternoon in South Lake Union....

Denny Way Upgrades Could Make 8 Less Late

I rode the Route 8 last week, confirming it's as late as ever during the afternoon commute. At a brisk walk from Dexter Avenue,...