‘Keep Seattle Moving’ Levy Campaign Kicks Off
Transportation advocacy and business groups alike are supporting Seattle's Prop 1, the $1.55 billion renewal of the city's transportation levy.
Sunday Video: How American Fire Departments Are Getting People Killed
Fire departments rightly get high praise for fighting fires, rescuing people, and saving lives. But North American fire departments have been resistant to change...
Ryan Packer Talks Vision Zero, Traffic Safety on Hacks and Wonks Podcast
Ryan Packer broke down local "Vision Zero" traffic safety campaigns on a recent episode of the Hacks and Wonks podcast.
WSDOT Head Millar Wants $150 Million Annually to Fix Washington’s ‘Stroads’
WSDOT Secretary Roger Millar is asking for a dedicated funding source to fix the most dangerous state highways in Washington, laying down a $150 million per year benchmark.
Seattle’s MLK Way Safety Project Takes Step Toward Fulfilling Longstanding Promise
The Seattle Department of Transportation has wrapped up work on a new bike connection between Judkins Park and Mount Baker. Its roots can be traced back to a vision the Seattle City Council moved forward in 2019.
Bellevue Council Tries to Salvage Pieces of Imperiled Bike Network
It had looked like the idea of reallocating street space to bike lanes was off the table in Bellevue, but a city council discussion last week restarted the debate.
Bob Kettle Alleges Safe Street Upgrades Hinder Emergency Response, Lacking Evidence
Seattle Councilmember Bob Kettle has asserted that projects intended to improve traffic safety can negatively impact emergency response. The data to back it up is not there.
Seattle Looks to Rescue Sound Transit’s 4th Avenue Transit Street Plan
With the loss of the SoDo Busway for Sound Transit light rail expansion, 4th Avenue S in SoDo will have to accommodate dozens of additional buses per hour. The Seattle Department of Transportation is pushing for a plan that won't worsen safety on the street.