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Walking

Cary Moon’s Transit Plan: Bus Lanes, Bike Lanes, and Safer Sidewalks

Mayoral candidate Cary Moon added some meat to the bones of her transit plan at a press conference this afternoon in South Lake Union....

Denny Way Upgrades Could Make 8 Less Late

I rode the Route 8 last week, confirming it's as late as ever during the afternoon commute. At a brisk walk from Dexter Avenue,...

Pike & Pine Bike Lanes Usher in New Era Downtown

When Mayor Ed Murray's office announced funds to expand Pronto cycle share would instead be invested in safe streets infrastructure back in January, one...

Lessons from the Streets of Delhi

Thirty years ago, Carol and I flew to Delhi, landing by the first light of a November morning. As we waited for the bus into...

Urbanist Tours: Rainier Avenue Video Recap

On Saturday morning, The Urbanist was pleased to be joined by Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and dozens of advocates for a walking tour...

SDOT Unveils 23rd Avenue ‘Phase 2’ Design

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is in the midst of planning the second phase of corridor improvements to 23rd Avenue, a main thoroughfare...

U District Mobility Group Hosts Station Access Tour This Afternoon

Sound Transit’s construction of Northlink is on track to extend light rail to the north end of Seattle by 2021. After decades of failed...

Bothell Way 11-Lane Redesign Doesn’t Quite Stick the Landing

Don't say they didn't ask for it. First, Bothell residents asked the City of Bothell to design Bothell Way NE as a walkable street to...