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,...
Pike & Pine Bike Lanes Usher in New Era Downtown
When Mayor Ed Murray's office announced funds to expand Pronto cycle share would instead be invested in safe streets infrastructure back in January, one...
Lessons from the Streets of Delhi
Thirty years ago, Carol and I flew to Delhi, landing by the first light of a November morning. As we waited for the bus into...
Urbanist Tours: Rainier Avenue Video Recap
On Saturday morning, The Urbanist was pleased to be joined by Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and dozens of advocates for a walking tour...
SDOT Unveils 23rd Avenue ‘Phase 2’ Design
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is in the midst of planning the second phase of corridor improvements to 23rd Avenue, a main thoroughfare...