Transportation

Washington, Oregon Governors Launch Bid For New I-5 Bridge

Washington, Oregon Governors Launch Bid For New I-5 Bridge

The governors have earmarked $44M to study a new span

Six years ago, a proposal to replace the dilapidated and aging Interstate-5 Bridge died when lawmakers in Washington state refused to fund the project. Now, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown have launched a new effort to replace the bridge, which connects Oregon and Washington over the Columbia River. The governors signed…

Group Says E-Scooters Will Boost Seattles Economy

Group Says E-Scooters Will Boost Seattles Economy

Micromobility Coalition says e-scooters will shorten commutes, reduce reliance on cars

The Seattle Department of Transportation last month launched a public engagement process in anticipation of launching a scooter share pilot program next year. Now, a group advocating for the use of motorized scooters has released a report saying the motorized transportation devices would increase access to economic opportunities. The Micromobility Coalition, a Washington, D.C.-based group…

Ride-Sharing Service For Kids Launches in King County

Ride-Sharing Service For Kids Launches in King County

HopSkipDrive is like an Uber or Lyft for children

Youve got a big presentation at work, and you dont have time to take your daughter to school. Or pick your son up after soccer practice. Now, a unique ride-sharing service will pick up your kids when you cant. HopSkipDrive, a Los Angeles-based company started in 2014 by three working mothers, has launched in King…

Washington State Highway System in Rough Shape

Washington State Highway System in Rough Shape

A new report ranks Washington in the bottom 10 in several areas

Washingtons highway system ranks a lowly No. 37 in the nation for cost-effectiveness and road conditions. Thats still six spots higher than last year, according to the Reason Foundations 24th Annual Highway Report. The state received especially low marks for urban-traffic congestion, ranking No. 42, and for spending, ranking No. 35 in total spending per…

Third Avenue in Downtown Seattle Is Ready for a Facelift

Third Avenue in Downtown Seattle Is Ready for a Facelift

Downtown Seattle's busiest street is primed for a makeover

This article appears in the September 2019 issue. Click here for a free subscription. Anyone whos recently walked or driven on Third Avenue in downtown Seattle knows how unattractive and unsafe the street is. Narrow sidewalks, rampant traffic congestion and a constant flow of transients combine to create an unfavorable environment. About 290 buses each…

Travelers Rank Sea-Tac Among Top Airports in Country

Travelers Rank Sea-Tac Among Top Airports in Country

The airport also ranks highly for on-time fights

Sea-Tac International Airport ranks as the sixth-best airport in the United States, according to a new report. The Points Guy, a travel news website with 10 million unique visitors each month, evaluated the 50 busiest airports across the country (Seattle is No. 8). This is the fourth year the company has compiled the report. Sea-Tac…

Seattle Boasts High Percentage of Bicycle Commuters

Seattle Boasts High Percentage of Bicycle Commuters

Despite more than 150 rainy days annually, Seattle remains a strong city for cyclists

Seattle ranks No. 6 in the United States for its percentage of bicycle commuters per capita. Move.org says 2.8 percent of Seattle workers commute on bike. Seattle has 9.5 miles of protected bike lanes, and 98 miles of other bike lanes. The study notes that Seattles number is particularly impressive given that it rains more…

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