Bikeshare and Scootershare Booms in Seattle, with Lime Leading the Pack
Lime is riding high, as other micromobility operators retool or pull out of Seattle.
Seattle’s dockless bikeshare and scootershare program continues to boom, collectively reaching...
Finalized Seattle Transportation Plan Heads to City Council
The Seattle Transportation Plan, shows a lofty vision for the next two decades of city investment in transportation. The hard part comes next with funding it and effectively implementing it — plus, aligning it with a delayed comprehensive plan for land use.
How Copenhagen is Leading the World in Sustainability
Denmark’s capital city is committed to curbing pollution and making it easier and safer to get around by bike or foot. Copenhagen's success has made it a global climate leader with countless accolades for sustainability and livability.
State House Proposes Postponing Seattle’s 520 Lid and Trail Extension Indefinitely
State House leaders want to delay a freeway lid and multi-use trail in order to bring the overall SR 520 bridge replacement project under budget. Building those elements later would ultimately cost more and risk them being abandoned altogether.
Federal Grant In Hand, RapidRide J Line Heads Toward Construction
After three years of construction to upgrade a water main, rebuild Eastlake Avenue, and install new bus shelters and protected bike lanes, the J Line will open in 2027, replacing Route 70.
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.
Seattle Voters On Board with Big Transportation Levy, New Polling Shows
The survey found 56% of Seattleites supported a $1.7 billion transportation levy, with safety and transit top concerns.
Seattle’s Neighborhood Greenway Network Faces a Turning Point
As the greenway program turns 12 years old, the network of pedestrian and bike corridors along low-traffic streets could see redoubled commitment or deemphasis.
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