Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Mayoral Candidate Burgess Rolls Out "Fix It First" Transportation Plan

In an attempt to differentiate himself from current Mayor Mike McGinn, challenger Tim Burgess says he'll fix potholes and sidewalks before focusing on flashier transportation priorities.

03/12/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Hoops, Taxes, Sunshine, and Education

Our daily roundup.

03/11/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Partisan Gridlock and Backyard Cottages

Our daily roundup.

03/07/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

The C Is for Crank

I'm Not So Optimistic

The real news from yesterday's Elway Poll on transportation: People are selfish, even when they shouldn't be.

03/05/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Bicyclists are Polluting When They Ride

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring bike taxes, bus taxes, filibusters, and more.

03/04/2013 By Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Email Maelstrom

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring the coal train, tolling, biking, lost revenue, and the SPD

02/27/2013 By Morning Fizz

Isn't it Weird That ...

Isn't It Weird That ...

A few weird things we noticed about the proposed state transportation package.

02/21/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

House Transportation Leaders Propose $10 Billion Funding Package

State house transportation leaders propose a roads and transit funding package that includes a 10-cent gas tax, new local options, and an increased hazardous substance tax.

02/20/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Isn't It Weird That

Isn't It Weird That...

Some weird things we noticed in Bellevue and Olympia.

02/13/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Transportation

Metro Could Face Major Service Cuts

Without a new funding source from the state, Metro could face service cuts of one-sixth or more.

02/05/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

With Transportation Needs Pressing, Inslee Still Hasn't Named WSDOT Director

Will Gregoire's WSDOT Director make the Inslee cut?

01/31/2013 By Josh Feit

This Washington

Get Ready: I-90 Tolls Are Coming

The state gears up to toll I-90 to backfill a $1.4 billion funding shortfall on SR-520, and some drivers aren't happy.

01/29/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: In Towns and the Urban Areas

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring pot money, abortion, endorsements, transit ridership numbers, and what sidewalks have to do with it.

01/24/2013 By Morning Fizz

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On Other Blogs Today: Crumbling Roads and Apoplectic Republicans

Our daily roundup.

01/22/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Report: Seattle's Bridges in Disrepair, With No Solution in Sight

A new report suggests that the maintenance backlog on Seattle's roads and bridges may be close to $2 billion.

01/15/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

The C Is for Crank

On Conflating "People" with "Drivers"

When reporters assume drivers are the only road users that matters, it's no wonder they see stories from behind a windshield.

01/04/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Extra Fizz: Constantine, McGinn Call for Eight Cents Gas Tax Increase

Constantine and McGinn seek transit funding.

12/21/2012 By Morning Fizz