What We’re Reading: End of an Era, Bus Stop Signs, and We’re Killing Avians
End of an era: Long-time writer at Streetsblog USA, Angie Schmitt, says farewell from the publication.
Dirty leadership: At the behest of the occupant in...
What We’re Reading: A Lot to Upgrade, Minoru Yamasaki, and Tex-Mex Rail
A lot to upgrade: Amtrak has its work cut out for it to making all stations accessible to people with disabilities ($).
Charging station issues:...
What We’re Reading: Final Section, TikTok Urbanism, and Side Street Urbanism
Final section: Construction on the final section of the East Lake Sammamish Trail has begun.
2,000 passes: Seattle will offer up to 2,000 workers in...
What We’re Reading: More Ferry Trips, Big Payoff, and Off-Road
More ferry trips: Washington State Ferries is restoring service to pre-pandemic levels on some ferry routes.
Heroes: Some postal workers in Washington are defying orders...
What We’re Reading: Grounded Rail, Electrify Transit, and TOD Planning
Grounded rail: In Washington, D.C., an entire category of subway cars have been grounded over derailment concerns.
Complex Empire: What will New York's Governor...
What We’re Reading: Fireworks
Development in Seattle: The city council is putting the breaks on the Stadium District planning effort, largely because they have no direction on the matter....
What We’re Reading: Water Wars, Sky Terraces, And Surveys
Giving back: Amazon plans to open a temporary homeless shelter.
Big plans: Seattle University reveals plans for a new 10-story office and dormitory tower.
Another record:...
What We’re Reading: Zoner-in-Chief, Back on Track, and 20% Reduction
Zoner-in-Chief: President Joe Biden's American Jobs Plan includes language about grants for local jurisdictions to end exclusionary zoning practices and parking minimums.
Proceeds: Oregon's bike...