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How Mayor Harrell’s proposed transportation levy compares
The $930 million Move Seattle Levy was the most ambitious city transportation levy in the U.S. in 2015, but it also overpromised on what it could feasibly deliver for those dollars. The result is that Seattle has completed a lot of great work while also failing to meet the goals promised to voters, especially for…
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Tell your boss to go to this
Your boss should go to the Employer Bike Summit Wednesday afternoon at the Central Branch Library in downtown Seattle. It’s a free opportunity to learn and share info on how to make a workplace more bike-friendly and to network, which is an activity I hear bosses love doing. Or if your boss is one of…
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Last day to support a complete Aurora Ave
Public comment closes today (April 12) on early concepts for the future of Aurora Avenue N, the most dangerous street in the city. The good news is that the city is considering some very ambitious ideas for the city-managed state highway, including protected bike lanes and center-running rapid bus lanes. The less good news is…
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Alert 4/20-28: Spokane Street Bridge trail closed without a safe bike detour – UPDATED
UPDATE 4/29: The project was completed, and the bridge and trail reopened on schedule. UPDATE 4/16: SDOT has shaved a day off the start of the trail closure, saying, “We realized we could accomplish the work planned that day without closing the bridge until April 20.” We have updated this post accordingly. The walking and…
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Pike Market Preschool family calls for a car-free (or at least tourist-driver-free) Pike Place
My child attended the truly amazing Pike Market Child Care and Preschool for three years before graduating in summer 2023. We biked there every day together. Navigating the market is second nature to her. She knows all the shortcuts and how to find every store (well, every store with candy, magic, or toys). Her allowance…
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The 20-year bike plan for Downtown, Queen Anne, Interbay and Magnolia
Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposed Seattle Transportation Plan (“STP”) is now in the hands of the City Council, who can make some final changes before adopting it as official city policy. The STP will supersede the 2014 Bicycle Master Plan, so it’s important to take a close look at its vision for the next 10–20 years…
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