Yearly Archives: 2024
Seattle Looks to Rescue Sound Transit’s 4th Avenue Transit Street Plan
With the loss of the SoDo Busway for Sound Transit light rail expansion, 4th Avenue S in SoDo will have to accommodate dozens of additional buses per hour. The Seattle Department of Transportation is pushing for a plan that won't worsen safety on the street.
Balducci Pushes Traffic Safety Framework for All King County Departments
A "Safe Systems" motion from King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci would prompt county government to harness the power of every department to help reduce deadly and serious-injury traffic crashes.
Tacoma’s Almost Reality as an Olmsted-Designed Park City
In 1873, Tacomans considered laying out their fledgling city according to a unique Frederick Law Olmsted plan. The city ultimately discarded most of the plan, walking away from a greener, more park-oriented Tacoma.
King County Launches ‘100 Days of Action’ Against Gun Violence
Facing an uptick in gun violence, County officials are rolling out a 100-day campaign aimed at raising awareness, boosting gun violence prevention programs, and piloting new interventions.
Join The Urbanist for Our Monthly Meetup on July 25th
Join us at our monthly meetup 5:30pm July 25th at Stoup Capitol Hill. No RSVP needed.
Kirkland Advances Catalyst Project for ’10-Minute Neighborhood’ Near Houghton
A 2.2 acre strip mall property purchased by Kirkland in 2022 is seen as a big opportunity for the city to create community space and expand housing while serving as a catalysis in a neighborhood oozing potential.
Sunday Video: A Way To Fix Portland’s Very Slow Light Rail
Anyone who has ridden the TriMet's MAX light rail in Portland knows that it is undeniably slow through the city center. Recee Martin from...
Sound Transit Doubling Sounder North Service This Fall with Four Runs/Day
Sound Transit's Sounder N Line between Everett and Seattle will see four round trips starting September 14, finally returning to pre-pandemic levels of service.