Transportation
The View From Nathan’s Bus: Shawn Yim and Keeping Transit Safe
Nathan Vass shares his remembrances of fellow driver Shawn Yim, who was murdered
during a late-night shift earlier this month. He also urges leaders to prevent future tragedies with robust interventions.
Op-Ed: A Wishlist for Pierce County Under Ryan Mello’s Leadership
Greening neighborhoods, boosting Pierce Transit funding by 50%, and embracing housing growth are the top three goals Rubén Casas has laid out for Pierce County under Ryan Mello's progressive leadership.
The Washington State Transportation Budget Is In Deep Trouble
Declining state transportation revenue and increased project costs are on a collision course. Long-promised highway projects, court-ordered fish culvert removal, and badly needed investments in transit, active transportation, and traffic safety are all fighting for a shrinking pie.
Sunday Video: Can Trains Save Seattle?
City Beautiful's urbanism content creator, Dave Amos, recently visited the Seattle area to explore future transit-oriented development sites and the planning that is going...
Riders Plan Vigil for Metro Bus Driver Shawn Yim Following Stabbing
The transit operators union is hosting a vigil tonight, Saturday, 7pm at 15th Avenue NE and NE 41st Street in the U District, near where King County Metro bus driver Shawn Yim died in a recent stabbing.
Seattle Street Ends: Portage Bay
John Feit's street end tour visits four "incredible ready-to-visit spots on Union and Portage Bay." These pocket parks make the most of spare public shoreline right of way.
WSDOT Wins $50 Million Grant for Cascadia High-Speed Rail Planning
A new $49.7 million grant will advance Cascadia high-speed rail project farther along the federal planning pipeline. A line vastly cutting the travel times between Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver is a small step closer to reality.
Bellingham Votes to End to Parking Mandates in Housing Push
On Monday, Bellingham joined the growing list of cities that have opted to eliminate parking mandates citywide. Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund and an allied city council have more housing reforms on deck.