Transportation
I-90 Ramps Will See Safety Upgrades Ahead of Judkins Park Station Opening
Raised crosswalks and flashing beacons are set to be installed this summer at Judkins Park's I-90 ramps, which are steps from the forthcoming light rail station.
Sunday Video: Utrecht and Fake London Weren’t Always So Different
Utrecht and London, Ontario feel worlds away today. As Jason Slaughter of Not Just Bikes shows, Utrecht is a highly pedestrian-, bike-, and transit-oriented...
Harrell Picks Deputy Mayor Adiam Emery to Lead SDOT
Emery previously served as the head of SDOT's traffic operations division, spearheading work on the Transportation Equity Framework and leading on the installation of adaptive signal technology on Mercer Street.
Ferguson Transition Team: Transit-Oriented Development Should Be ‘Top Priority’
On top of recommending a focus on building homes near transit, the new report also supports a number of proposals in front of the legislature to reduce housing costs, including parking reform and rent stabilization.
Washington Legislature Sets it Sights on Transit-Oriented Development…Again
House Bill 1491 would require cities to increase development capacity around train stations and bus rapid transit stops. But a contentious affordability requirement for that new development could be a sticking point.
Facing Budget Crisis, Washington’s Leaders Downplay Focus on Highway Expansion
As other states start to reassess their prioritization of expanding highway capacity in the face of ambitious climate goals and other transportation needs, Washington is still in denial mode.
Op-ed: Boosting Freight Rail Is a Forgotten but Essential Climate Action
Moving freight by rail is significantly more efficient than by truck, a fact that could help Washington meet its climate goals. But are state leaders neglecting improvements to the state rail network?
$80 Million Grant Advances South King County’s RapidRide I Toward Construction
The $174 million RapidRide I Line between Renton, Kent, and Auburn is poised to start construction soon after Metro's receipt of a FTA grant in the final days of the Biden Administration. The enhanced bus line is slated to open in 2027.