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Plans and Policy

King County Metro Launches Broad Planning Effort

On Tuesday night King County Metro kicked off public outreach for a Long Range Plan that will outline the future of public transportation in...

The Gateway Project: Unions Need to Oppose Sprawl, Support Density

Tensions are flaring between progressive interest groups in Seattle. Groups representing labor and environmentalists recently have found themselves on opposing sides of the decision to lease one...

Vision Zero Passes Its First Test

Rainier Ave has long been recognized as a dangerous street, but little has ever been done to fix the issue. Residents have suggested various fixes multiple times...

Mayor Murray Launches ‘Move Seattle’, A 10-Year Transportation Investment Plan

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray stood before community members and city staff in Ballard yesterday to launch his 10-year, citywide transportation investment plan. Move Seattle, as...

Metro Proposes Bus Restructures Around New Light Rail Stations

UPDATE:  Metro released formal alternatives on Thursday. The new information and maps have been updated throughout this post. This week King County Metro and Sound Transit...

Seattle City Council Votes for Microhousing MFTE Changes

In a 8-0 vote in favor yesterday, the Seattle City Council approved a change to the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Program (MFTE) on...

Shoreline Planning Station Areas for Future Light Rail

For many, Shoreline is just another suburb of Seattle with quiet streets, ample single-family housing, and auto-oriented shopping centers. But peel back a bit...

ICYMI: Mayor Murray calls for Vision Zero, a plan for zero traffic deaths and...

On the backdrop of Lake City Way yesterday afternoon, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray met with dozens of supporters and advocates to unveil his citywide...