Sunday Video: Did Seattle Just Build the Best Pedestrian Bridge Ever?
City Beautiful reviews Seattle's new Overlook Walk pedestrian bridge on the revamped waterfront and really likes what they saw.
Opening Date for Seattle Waterfront Bike Path Pushed Back Again
Bike and scooter riders have been waiting a long time for the separated pathway along Downtown Seattle's waterfront to open. The wait is set to continue for another few months.
Biden Infrastructure Law Mostly Funded Road Expansion, Leading to Climate Backsliding
A new report shows most states continue to funnel money toward highway expansion, locking in climate pollution, despite new tools to fund transit and other forms of climate action. This is a losing strategy for both the environment and increasing mobility options.
Two Months of 1 Line Maintenance Disruptions Start January 4
The first few months of the year are bringing 1 Line service disruptions that could hit unprepared riders hard. Here's everything you need to know.
2025 Is Poised To Be the Year of the Eastside
East Link light rail expansions set the stage for boosting housing and transforming streets to overcome car dependence. The next year will be a pivotal, signaling whether Eastside cities are executing an urban transformation or falling back into old exclusionary patterns, ceding regional leadership back to the other side of the lake.
Sunday Video: Bike Tour of Montlake Lid and Pedestrian Bridge Grand Opening
Best Side Cycling was on hand for the grand opening of the Montlake Lid and pedestrian bridge over SR 520 on December 14. Check out this great new connection.
Top Ten Urbanist Articles of 2024
Look back on our top 10 most read articles published in 2024, which run the gambit from rail to highrise to waterfront park news.
24/7 Aurora Bus Lanes to Keep Riders Moving During I-5 Overhaul
To keep buses moving as lanes are set to be shut down on I-5 over a three-year period, the Seattle Department of Transportation is set to convert peak-hour bus lanes to all-day. But the city isn't calling the change permanent.