What We're Reading

What We’re Reading: Vision Zero USA, Walk Battery, And Alt-Berlin

Vision Zero USA: A Portland congressperson heroically submits a Vision Zero bill in DC. Approved: A Seattle hearing examiner rejected an appeal of the land...

What We’re Reading: Public Schools First

Growing minds: The University of Washington-Tacoma (UWT) branch is planning to expand into the Old Spaghetti Factory (OSF) building sooner rather than later (UWT...

What We’re Reading: Housing for All, Authoritarianism at Work, and Corner Stores Invigorate

Intra-party challenge: Two Democrats are going head-to-head for the open Lt. Governor position in Washington. CA rent control: California has another statewide rent control measure...
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: Save the Coast, Universal Basic Mobility, and Free the Buses

Battling new 5G rules: Seattle is fighting against new 5G federal wireless regulations ($) since it ties local jurisdictions hands too much. Save the coast: The...

What We’re Reading: 1974, Highway Ban, and Abolish State DOTs

1974: Multifamily housing construction is the highest since 1974. Not like the recession: Shelterforce discusses how the pandemic housing market is not like the Great...

What We’re Reading: Staying Wild, Ending A Deplorable Policy, And Gaining Attention

No free lunch: Mercer Island residents won't be getting special access to I-90 high occupancy vehicle lanes says the state. Staying wild: A Utah congressional representative...

What We’re Reading: University Link Is Nearly Here!

#NoNewRoads: Strong Towns ran a special series on #NoNewRoads and featured a variety of pieces on Washington's wasteful highway spending. Streets for people: Seattle Neighborhood Greenways suggests...