It was both cold and extremely bright, the way Northwest Autumns are as they slowly transition into full winter. I’d … More
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TRUNCATED TRANSCRIPT OF START UP IN TRANSIT
The crowd stands three deep up to the yellow line. Some looking at phones, most craning their heads leftwards to … More
THE STRANGE SERENITY OF THE E-LINE ON THANKSGIVING
While many of you were enjoying a three-five day weekend this Thanksgiving, there were also many of us working more … More
THE DEEPLY WEIRD EXCELLENCE OF WASHINGTON’S FERRIES
Perhaps it’s simply a reflection of the world and nation at large, but Seattle’s felt a bit like a pressure … More
EXCELLENCE IN CITYNESS: GIVING UP YOUR SEAT ON PUBLIC TRANSIT
Excellence in Cityness is an ongoing series in which we examine places, infrastructure, and characteristics that help to make the … More
INFRASTRUCTURE QUERY: WHY CAN’T THE SOUNDER RUN LONGER?
Arguably the most exciting development in the Puget Sound region is the expansion of Link Light Rail. As you know, … More
INFRASTRUCTURE COMPLAINT: LINK LIGHT RAIL SHOULD RUN LONGER
Last week, returning from my trip to Albuquerque I was compelled to do a thing I rarely do; I called … More
WHY IS MOVE SEATTLE SO SCREWED?
Move Seattle, the big transportation program approved by Seattle voters in 2015, is not going well. The program was supposed … More