Over the past several months, there has been some serious apprehension by the Trump administration to fund America’s most important infrastructure project: the Hudson Tunnel gateway project. Delay to build a new tunnel could result in massive economic consequences to the New York City area. Luckily, Amtrak has secured a substantial amount of money in this year’s federal budget to get the project started.
Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.