Seattle
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Uber/Lyft Responsible For A Large Share of Traffic
The cab companies account for traffic increases in major US cities, but most congestion still comes from personal cars and commercial vehicles, the companies' joint study shows.
August 7, 2019
Washington Faces Car Tax Reckoning
Washington State could risk losing $4 billion in transportation funds if voters pass a ballot measure to slash a vehicle fee this November, a new report shows.
July 31, 2019
TOD-Da! Oregon Blocks Single-Family Zoning
The Oregon legislature passed a bill striking low-density zoning in large cities on Sunday, a move that helps create transit-oriented development.
July 2, 2019
Seattle’s Compassionate Response to Fare Evasion
After Seattle found that a quarter of farebeaters were homeless, it switched from thinking about enforcement to affordability.
June 28, 2019
Seattle’s Bike Gender Gap Among Widest in USA
Women cyclists have to deal with unsafe streets, driver harassment, and inflexible workplaces — so it's no wonder the bike gender gap persists, even in supposedly egalitarian Seattle.
June 19, 2019
Separated Bike Lanes Means Safer Streets, Study Says
Cities that build protected lanes for cyclists end up with safer roads for people on bikes and people in cars and on foot, a new study of 12 large metropolises revealed Wednesday.
May 29, 2019
Are We Starting to See Progress Toward Vision Zero?
Looking at the data, a positive trend may be starting to emerge, but advocates say mayors aren't doing enough.
May 22, 2019
Chambers of Commerce Come Around to Transit
City business groups are forming a coalition to urge Congress and the president to fund transportation projects.
May 21, 2019
Seattle and Minneapolis: A Tale of Two Upzones
Dense, walkable cities mean more families can afford to stay, and public transport gets a boost. They’re also greener than suburbs, with their large homes and car-dependent multitudes. But changing zoning rules that break the car culture isn’t easy. A long read from our friends at Grist.
May 21, 2019
More Transit Agencies Allow Open Strollers on Buses
Making transit more family friendly is not just the right thing to do, it helps people reduce car trips throughout their life.
May 17, 2019
