Yearly Archives: 2024
Everett Transit Still Studying Merger, Outlines Service Growth Strategy
Merging Everett Transit into Community Transit could take Everett from three 30-minute frequency or better local bus routes to 15. But consolidation is advancing slower than anticipated.
Sea-Tac Airport Got Very Close To Pre-Pandemic Passenger Peak in 2023
Just shy of its 2019 record, SEA clocked in with 50,887,260 passengers in 2023. That was up 10.7% from 2022.
Voters Set to Decide on Raise The Wage Renton in February...
Renton voters have until February 13 to vote in a special election on the measure putting the city's minimum wage in line with Tukwila and SeaTac.
Last Minute Push Seeks to Derail Route 40 Improvements
The project has gone out to bid, but business and freight advocates continue to campaign to pause and scale back Route 40 speed and reliability improvements.
In Search of a Culture of Transit in Car-Fixated America
Transit is woven into America's DNA. Despite car-centric policies, transit remains popular and primed for a comeback.
The Results Are In on The Urbanist’s First Annual Reader Survey
465 readers answered our call for feedback and told us how we can improve. Here's what they said.
Kent Faces a Pedestrian and Bike Safety Emergency
2023 saw serious injuries and fatalities involving people who walk or bike skyrocket in Kent. The City has small improvements in the pipeline, but systemic changes may prove more elusive.
The Urbanist Board Welcomes Four New Members
Efrain Hudnell, Sarah Mills, David Postman, and Ben Maritz join our board in 2024