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Debunking Carbrains’ Dumb Groceries Argument

The distance to carry a bag of food is only argued against cities, never getting them to your car in the first place. Enter any...

Beacon Hill Bike Lane Proposal Will Add New Parking Spaces on Adjacent Streets

In response to concerns that a new North Beacon Hill protected bike lane along 15th Avenue S would eliminate on-street parking stalls, Seattle will...

SR 99 Tunnel’s Financial Outlook Remains Negative Despite Cash Infusion, Traffic Uptick

Thanks to a significant cash transfer from the state legislature and a reduction in operating expenses, the near-term financial outlook for the State Route...
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Seattle Is Suing Two Theft-Prone Automakers Using Public Nuisance Laws

Seattle’s legal battle against Hyundai and Kia challenges traditional notions of city and corporate responsibility. Could it portend an era of tighter car regulation? Earlier...

I-5 Interchange Redesign Near DuPont Benefits Sound Transit-Owned Rail Line

Sound Transit is partnering with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for a grade-separation project in Pierce County. The project is being led...
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How to Finance a Highway Spending Spree: Records Reveal Oregon’s Plans for Toll Hikes

Some commuters to pay as much as $30 per day. Tolls don't need to be this high to manage congestion, argues City Observatory. This article...

The High Cost of Parking in Downtown Bellingham 

When what is now downtown Bellingham was initially platted in the mid-1800s, it is likely that little consideration was given to parking. Mostly because...

Sounder Needs More Service, Not More Parking Garages

Elected officials have approved another 1,500 car parking stalls at select stations along the Sounder S Line. This capital investment is astronomically expensive for...