What We're Reading

A protected bike and all-way pedestrian intersection in Victoria.

What We’re Reading: Vandalized, Smaller Workforce, and Longer Commutes

Vandalized: The Beacon Hill light rail station was vandalized two weeks ago. Delayed: Decongestion pricing in New York City could be delayed due to the federal...

What We’re Reading: So Sorry, 65%, and Fewer Traffic Tickets

So sorry: Streetsblog is back with their annual "sorriest bus stop" competition. Green light: Unionization of Uber and Lyft drivers can move ahead in Seattle...

What We’re Reading: Spontaneous Trips, Renton Rail, And Parisian Heritage

20 is plenty: Three charts explain why speed limits on streets should be reduced. Spontaneous trips: Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Bikeshare will begin offering individual bike...

What We’re Reading: Go Electric, Locked Out, And Seattle Soda Tax

Go electric: Electric cars are increasingly becoming a better option over gas-fueled cars once electricity energy emissions are taken into account (but walking, biking,...

What We’re Reading: Regulate Rent, Lowered Capacity, and Retail Meltdown

Private outdoor space: In a time of social distancing, we are learning the important of superior balcony design. An asset: Contrary to what some might...

What We’re Reading: Barcelona’s Superblocks, Rental Tax Credits, and A Model for Seattle

Barcelona's superblocks: Vox ran a five-part series this week on Barcelona's superblocks plan. Guilty as charged: The shooter and carjacker who killed two and targeted...

What We’re Reading: ST Insider Baseball, Promoting Housing Options, and SEA-TAC Fast Ferry

ST3 insider baseball: Sound Transit's chief executive officer recently sat down to talk about third-party funding and expedited permitting for Sound Transit 3 projects....

What We’re Reading: Buyer’s Market, Still On Track, and Green New Deal

Buyer's market: For the first time in four years, homes in Seattle are selling below list price as housing prices continue to crater ($). Student housing...