Key Washington Transportation Bills That Passed and Failed the 2019 Legislative Session
On Sunday, the Washington State Legislature concluded the 2019 legislative session. Many progressive environmental, transportation, land use, and housing bills managed to win approval...
City Council Passes Electric Vehicle-Ready Legislation for Off-Street Parking
On Monday, the Seattle City Council passed legislation to require to much of new development in the city to provide electric vehicle-ready (EV) equipment....
Fix I-5: New Report Highlights Need to Update an Aging Interstate
"Doing nothing is not an option," the I-5 System Partnership said in its Call to Action draft report. The report advocates for updating the...
SDOT Gaslights on 35th Avenue Decision, Risking Credibility of New Director
The decision to cancel a planned protected bike lane on 35th Avenue NE, in the heart of Wedgwood's business district, and instead paint a...
City Agencies Re-Charge the Debate About Transportation Priorities On Broadway
If you need space in front of the Capitol Hill light rail station--and you're not a bike or streetcar--contact the Seattle Department of Transportation...
City Council Takes Up Electric Vehicle Charging Legislation
On Monday, the Seattle City Council officially designated a new landmark. Known as the Broad Street Substation, the property and building provide valuable electrical...
Democrats Should Not Pass a Highway Expansion Focused Transportation Bill
Last year most local Democratic politicians lined up behind the carbon fee initiative (I-1631). That measure didn't pass. Nonetheless the coalition behind the initiative...
Viadoom Never Came but Squeeze Tightens Its Grip on Seattle Post-Tunnel
On Tuesday, the Move All Seattle Sustainably (MASS) coalition released a post-mortem report on the three-week viaduct closure and proclaimed the success of non-car...