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‘Transformative’ Streets Initiative Goes to Tacoma Voters this Spring

The permanent renewal of Tacoma's Streets Initiative would enable the city to make significant progress on overhauling its most dangerous streets, and significantly expand safe bicycle infrastructure. The ballot measure goes to voters in an April 22 special election.
Bell Street is written into the pile of sand that was used in the ceremonial groundbreaking shoveling. A man hoists his child and officials mill about after the ceremony.

Seattle Breaks Ground on Bell Street Bike Lane, Waterfront Park Linkage

A $5.2 million project overhauling two blocks of Bell Street adds a protected bike lane and pedestrian upgrades, but stops short of full pedestrianization.
Someone on a bike using the new waterfront bike lane with a brightly lit city in the background

Seattle Releases Road Map for Transportation Levy Spending in 2025 and Beyond

The 2025 delivery plan for the first year of the Seattle Transportation Levy spells out a broad array of projects that will enter the pipeline this year.

How Routine Lake Washington Boulevard Traffic Calming Turned Into a Fight

The idea of slowing drivers along one of the city's most scenic waterfront routes had been seen as the compromise position, in the face of competing visions for Lake Washington Boulevard. But behind-the-scenes, the upgrades have been under attack.

Opening Date for Seattle Waterfront Bike Path Pushed Back Again

Bike and scooter riders have been waiting a long time for the separated pathway along Downtown Seattle's waterfront to open. The wait is set to continue for another few months.

Sunday Video: Bike Tour of Montlake Lid and Pedestrian Bridge Grand Opening

Best Side Cycling was on hand for the grand opening of the Montlake Lid and pedestrian bridge over SR 520 on December 14. Check out this great new connection.

Sunday Video: An Extremely Cynical Anti-Bike Lane Law Just Passed in Canada

The right-wing populist provincial government in Ontario, Canada has voted to remove bike lanes and make it difficult to install them in the future...

Holiday Video: Ghent Is Making Streets Safer For Kids To Bike and Walk

Streetfilms highlights how Ghent (Gent), a city in the Flemish north of Belgium, is making streets safe so that kids can walk and bike...