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The Urbanist
about 8 hours
Sound Transit Board Advances West Seattle Link Into Final Design
A $406 million budget amendment approved Thursday is intended to get West Seattle Link ready for construction, a key promise in the wake of a Sound Transit board vote last month to rebalance the ST3 plan. Another $16 million advances design work on Ballard Link.
The Urbanist
about 9 hours
Op-Ed: Yet Another Deadly Rainier Valley Crash Points to Need for Protected Bike Lanes
The tragic death of elementary school teacher Christian Salyer underscores that the City has neglected the safe bike network in South Seattle too long. It’s time to change that.
The Urbanist
about 14 hours
Bellevue Council Approves Reduced Speed Limits in Search of Safety Gains
Starting downtown in early 2027, 84% of Bellevue streets that currently have a speed limit of 30 mph or higher will see reductions. This widely supported change sets the groundwork for broader street upgrades, likely to be more contentious.
The Urbanist
1 day
Democratic Leaders Launch ‘No Hate in WA State’ Campaign Opposing Anti-Trans Ballot Measures
Last week, a campaign launched against two ballot measures that opponents say would be a blow to the rights of queer kids. The anti-trans measures are bankrolled by conservative multimillionaires, mirroring efforts in other states.
Fremont Neighbor
1 day
Fremont events June 26-27
Another weekend, another reason to get outside. Here’s what’s happening in the neighborhood. June 26: Fremont Fridays Seattle’s #1 free independent weekly music/arts series returns this Friday to six different Fremont venues! The Fremont Social and George & Dragon will include all ages shows! Check out schedules and event locations on their Instagram page. June […]
The Urbanist
1 day
New Report Outlines Clear Case for Removing SR 99 Through South Park
"Rerouting and reclaiming" State Route 99 through South Park would unlock 100 acres of space for ecological restoration, housing, and businesses. While three other options for transforming the highway were considered, removal rose to the top.
Fremont Neighbor
1 day
A new film brings the Fremont Bridge to life
Freyja Whitney grew up in Ballard’s Sunset Hill neighborhood and would get stuck, like all locals, waiting on the bridge. She would pause and look up at the towers. “I’ve always stood and just wondered…is anyone in there? What is going on?” This year she found out what was inside. Whitney is a freelance animator […]
The Urbanist
3 days
Sales Were Up at Pike Place After Pedestrian Pilot. Is That...Bad?
In the wake of news of increased sales across Pike Place Market after a pedestrian pilot was implemented, the advocacy group Friends of the Market is attempting to poke holes in that data. But the evidence for "worrisome trends" is paper thin.
The Urbanist
3 days
Seattle Light Rail and Scootershare Smash Ridership Records, Buoyed by Friday World Cup Match
Sound Transit set a new light rail ridership record on Friday, June 19, collecting an estimated 280,000 boardings as Seattle hosted a World Cup soccer match. Lime also set a new record for scooter and bikeshare usage.
Fremont Neighbor
3 days
Fremont Neighborhood Council seeks sponsors for movie night
The Fremont Neighborhood Council will bring back outdoor movie nights this summer and is looking for local businesses and community members to help keep the event free. Fremont Movie Night is set for Tuesday, Aug. 25, with the location tentatively set for B.F. Day Ball Field. The time is yet to be determined. Fremonsters may […]
The Urbanist
4 days
Metro Launches Summer Bus from Ballard to Golden Gardens
On June 27, King County Metro is launching a new summer-only bus route connecting beachgoers to Golden Gardens Park, temporarily closing a hole in the agency's bus network thanks to Seattle Transit Measure funding.f
Fremont Neighbor
4 days
Solstice Parade and Fremont Fair photo recap
The weather was gorgeous for this year’s Solstice Parade. Images above by Alyson Teeter, J. Baker, and Nathan Dolliver. Images below courtesy of Evan Kennedy (https://www.instagram.com/emk.images/).