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A view over Montlake from a drone looking toward North Capitol Hill on a beautiful day

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.
A group of a half dozen passengers walk to board a train

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.
A women walks down the trail to Paradise Inn and the crowded parking lot adjoining it. A mountain ridge and cirrus clouds are on the horizon.

Op-Ed: Transit in Rainier National Park Would Ensure Paradise for Everyone

A robust public transit network for Mount Rainier National Park could unlock trailheads and attractions to more visitors, while improving environmental sustainability. Rather than grousing about the park's timed-entry system, let's improve access for all.
Google's logo is illuminated in the sun at the Kirkland Urban building in Downtown Kirkland. A row of townhouses sits behind.

After Density Debate, Kirkland Plans for Future 10-Minute Neighborhoods

Kirkland's 20-year growth plan represents a step back from more ambitious proposals considered earlier this year, but it lays down a marker for where the city is headed next.
A train pulls into Mount Baker station with the downtown Seattle skyline in the distance.

Link Light Rail Smashes Ridership Record in October

October is the first month that the Link light rail system has topped three million rides in Sound Transit history.
Greg Spotts standing at a podium with Bruce Harrell looming over and a RapidRide bus behind

Spotts to Leave SDOT Just as New Transportation Levy Gets Rolling

Greg Spotts is the latest SDOT Director to leave the city after a short stint, departing after overseeing a strong finish on the $930 million Levy to Move Seattle.