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Seattle Times transportation reporter.
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Tips for getting to the Seahawks Super Bowl parade
The parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at Fourth Avenue and Washington Street and will head north along Fourth for 2 miles. It's expected to take about two hours.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/tips-for-getting-to-the-seattle-seahawks-super-bowl-parade/
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Washington State Ferries
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Iām inside at our Seattle terminal until 4:30 today handing out these limited edition ORCA cards! Come find me! @TheORCACard
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The future is plastic.
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Seattle-area transit riders get new ways to pay their fares
Local transit agencies will begin allowing passengers to pay by credit card or smartphone.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/seattle-area-transit-riders-are-getting-new-ways-to-pay-their-fares/
29 days ago
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When the worldās best footballers descend on Seattle this summer for the World Cup, the city wants visiting fans to join in on the footwork by filling a gap in the downtown bike network, connecting the Space Needle to Lumen Field.
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New bikeways coming to Space Needle ahead of World Cup
Seattle will build new bike lanes near the Space Needle to help World Cup visitors traverse the city without a car.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/new-seattle-bikeways-coming-to-space-needle-ahead-of-world-cup/
about 1 month ago
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Light rail service from between Seattle and Bellevue will start in March, a long-overdue connection to the Eastside that will provide congestion-free rides across Lake Washington. via
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When will light rail service start between Bellevue and Seattle?
Between now and opening day, Sound Transit operators will make practice trips across the I-90 floating bridge, sometimes every 10 minutes.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/when-will-light-rail-service-start-between-bellevue-and-seattle/
about 1 month ago
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Trains across Lake Washington. A four-car demonstration train cruised at 55 mph over floating sections of the former Interstate 90 express lanes Wednesday, with no shimmy and barely perceptible vibration.
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Light rail across Lake Washington: A preview before riders come aboard
Test runs have gone smoothly this winter for the long-awaited 2 Line crossing of I-90. At last, the main 1 Line light rail spine will connect with the Eastside.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/light-rail-across-lake-washington-a-preview-before-riders-come-aboard/
about 1 month ago
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Reuters
about 1 month ago
US Postal Service opens bidding for lastāmile delivery access to raise revenue
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US Postal Service opens bidding for lastāmile delivery access to raise revenue
The U.S. Postal Service said on Tuesday it is launching an online bidding platform to take proposals for access to its lastāmile delivery network, opening more than 18,000 destination delivery units and local processing centers nationwide to a broader range of customers that could raise badly needed funds.
https://reut.rs/4b4a6Lv
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Night owls and early birds will have a new way to take flight this year, as Sound Transit will run buses from midnight to 4 a.m. between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and downtown Seattle beginning in March.
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Seattle to get overnight bus service to Sea-Tac Airport
The service will run every 30 minutes and connect to stops in Seattle. Currently, light rail begins running after 4 a.m. and ends after 1 a.m., making a transit trip to the airport difficult for some.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/seattle-to-get-overnight-bus-service-to-sea-tac-airport/
about 1 month ago
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The slowdown is a result of WSDOTās decision to point I-5 express lanes north 24 hours a day, to aid the flow of stymied northbound traffic, leaving thousands of southbounders to cram into the general lanes.
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I-5 closures lead drivers to plead for express-lane relief
Although construction is reducing northbound I-5 lanes, the southbound commute is gnarlier.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/amid-i-5-closures-seattle-area-drivers-plead-for-express-lane-relief/
about 2 months ago
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Before Niners fans make their long, sad way back to the Bay after Saturdayās playoff game in Seattle, they and the tens of thousands of jubilant Seahawks supporters first have to get to and from Lumen Field. Good luck with that.
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How to reach the Seahawks playoff game while avoiding I-5
Interstate 5 roadwork will make it hard to get to Saturday's Seahawks game or to TV watch parties at bars nearby. Here are some tips to avoid gridlock.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/how-to-reach-the-seahawks-playoff-game-while-avoiding-i-5/
about 2 months ago
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The ballooning costs and angry legislators are just the latest chapter in a long saga to build a bridge on a major urban highway that connects two states.
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Costs to replace Columbia River I-5 bridge double, documents show
Lawmakers from Washington and Oregon were told by staffers on the Interstate Bridge Project that they did not have new cost estimates.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/costs-to-replace-columbia-river-i-5-bridge-double-documents-show/
about 2 months ago
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Can the L8 be punctual with some red paint?
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Mayor Wilson pledges Denny bus lane, push for more shelter
Mayor Katie Wilson signed executive orders committing to creating a bus lane on Denny Way as well as making a team to expedite building emergency shelter.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/mayor-wilson-pledges-denny-bus-lane-push-for-more-shelter/
about 2 months ago
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The damage from Decemberās storms and flooding will cost between $40 million and $50 million, Washington transportation officials say.
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WA flooding left at least $40M in road damage, says early estimate
The estimate has yet to be finalized, and follows 107 road closures, some of which remain in effect.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/wa-flooding-left-at-least-40m-in-road-damage-says-early-estimate/
about 2 months ago
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The commute for ferry passengers on the Chimacum and at the Bremerton terminal will become a lot more entertaining, productive or simply distracting later this year, depending on how they use the internet.
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WI-FI coming to this WA ferry route
The state currently does not provide public internet service on ferries. It did a decade ago, but only 2% of riders logged on to the service.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/wi-fi-coming-back-to-wa-ferries-in-trial-project/
about 2 months ago
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Endure or detour. This weekend marks the start of what is arguably the most disruptive highway construction job in Washington stateās history.
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Yearslong Ship Canal Bridge construction kicks off this weekend
This weekend begins what is arguably the stateās most disruptive highway construction job ever. Congestion will likely ripple onto other highways and transit.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/seattle-area-starts-two-year-traffic-squeeze-for-ship-canal-bridge-fix/
about 2 months ago
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The estimated price tag of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project more than doubled from $6 billion to $13.6 billion, but staff told a bistate panel Dec. 15 it didnāt have new numbers.
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Interstate Bridge Staff Hid Information About Ballooning Cost of Giant Highway Project ā Oregon Journalism Project
https://www.oregonjournalismproject.org/interstate-bridge-staff-hid-information-about-ballooning-cost-of-giant-highway-project
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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Broken roads, old ferries and devastation left by Decemberās storms are top of mind for the Democratic and Republican leaders on the Legislatureās transportation committees. Thatās where the agreement ends.
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Broken roads, old ferries: How will WA pay for it all?
State legislators see a tough session ahead for transportation spending following December's storms and ongoing troubles with the state ferry system.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/wa-lawmakers-agree-on-the-need-for-roadwork-not-how-to-pay-for-it/
about 2 months ago
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Express Wagons (1 horse) ------- 967 Express Wagons (2 horses) --- 1,108 Lumber Wagons (2) ------ 414 Lumber Wagons (3) ------- 2 Lumber Wagons (4) ------- 37 Horse Trucks (2) ---------49 Horse Trucks (4) --------- 3 Buggies ------------------------165 Total: 2,745
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about 2 months ago
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Old boats break. For Washington State Ferries, this inescapable fact was no truer than during the first three days of the New Year. The fleet is missing a third of its ferries.
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A third of the WA ferry fleet unable to sail
The state fleet ā operating on a thin margin when even one broken boat can throw off sailing schedules ā is missing a third of its ferries, with seven out of 21 vessels unable to sail.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/wa-gov-fergusons-ferry-plan-tested-by-three-broken-boats/
about 2 months ago
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Can Washington state use funds collected from the Climate Commitment Act to help repair storm-damaged roads?
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Clash brews over possible source of money to fix Washington's storm-ravaged roads
The extreme weather has many pinning the blame on climate change. Does that mean the state can use funds raised by the Climate Commitment Act for road repair?
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/will-wa-use-climate-dollars-to-fix-storm-ravaged-roads/
2 months ago
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Gov. Bob Ferguson wants to spend $1 billion to buy three new state ferries and an additional $150 million to help keep the oldest boats in Washington State Ferriesā fleet on the water as long as possible before those new vessels arrive.
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Ferguson has a $1 billion plan for WA ferries
The plan comes at a perilous time for the ferry system and as state finances are strained. Still, Ferguson says, the state has the resources for this investment.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/wa-gov-ferguson-proposes-1-billion-to-buy-three-new-ferries/
2 months ago
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Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson is naming Angela Brady as interim director of the Seattle Department of Transportation.
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Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson names new transportation head
A key player in Seattle's massive waterfront redevelopment will head one of the most politically important city departments.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/mayor-elect-wilson-names-new-transportation-head-retains-2-others/
3 months ago
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HistoryLink.org
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#OnThisDay
in 1966, the ferry Hyak was launched. Now retired, its horn lives on as the goal horn at Seattle Kraken hockey games.
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āMother Nature is driving some of the planning and timing. ... Most timelines for repairs and damage estimates are not yet available ā and there is another round of rain, snow and wind on the way."
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Future of some flood-ravaged roads unknown
With roads such as Highway 2 ā set to be closed for months ā severely damaged or blocked by debris, crews are working 24 hours a day to assess and plan repairs.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/wa-flooding-devastates-major-roads-whats-the-path-ahead/
3 months ago
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In today's paper: FEDERAL WAY ā For the fourth weekend in less than two years, throngs celebrated the growth of light rail in the Seattle region, this time for an 8-mile, three-station extension into South King County.
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Light rail trains roll out of new stations filled with revelers
The extension to Federal Way gives commuters a new way to avoid Interstate 5 traffic and puts light rail in striking distance of Pierce County and Tacoma.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/new-light-rail-stations-open-with-south-king-county-party/
3 months ago
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Twenty years ago, when the only light rail in Washington state was a 1.6-mile line in downtown Tacoma, transit riders mightāve wondered if the train would ever arrive in Seattle. Some probably still do.
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Whatās up with all the light rail delays?
As the system celebrates its fourth expansion in two years, it is also facing increasing scrutiny over service interruptions that can make it unreliable.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/light-rail-delays-persist-as-federal-way-opening-approaches/
3 months ago
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We dig into this weekend's light rail extension and the ever important discussion of how to pronounce Des Moines and Deshais. Give it a listen!
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3 months ago
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Seattle motorists spent nearly three extra days behind the wheel this year, as the typical driver in the metro region lost 68 hours to traffic congestion.
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Why Seattle-area drivers are waiting longer in traffic
If it seems you've been stuck in traffic for days, you have. And delays are worse this year than last.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/seattle-traffic-worsens-amid-roadwork-and-return-to-office-mandates/
3 months ago
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This Saturday, Seattle's light rail system will grow 8 miles, add 23,000 riders to the already 120,000, and open 3 stations in South King County. With this fourth expansion in the past two years, the spine of the system will stretch 40 miles. Who will ride it?
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Light rail is set to open 3 new stops. Who will benefit most?
The 8-mile, three-station light rail extension should be a boon for workers and college students as it eases connections to Sea-Tac Airport, Seattle and beyond.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/light-rails-push-to-federal-way-gives-students-workers-front-door-access/
3 months ago
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Cyclists have long helped out their motoring cousins. After all, the nationās earliest paved roads, including in Seattle, were done by and for bicyclists. Now cars are giving back.
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How Seattleās new bike lanes are making the most of used car parts
Seattle is the first in the nation to test a new type of bike lane barrier made from recycled tires.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/how-seattles-new-bike-lanes-are-making-the-most-of-used-car-tires/
3 months ago
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Parking in a paid lot will get more expensive next spring after the council adopted a 12% parking tax expected to raise $2 million in a normal year.
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Spokane City Council approves parking and utility taxes to balance 2026 budget
With a last-minute compromise Monday, the Spokane City Council approved filling a $13 million budget deficit for 2026 through spending cuts, roughly 20 layoffs and two new taxes.
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/nov/24/spokane-city-council-approves-parking-and-utility-/
3 months ago
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Lynn Drake š“š»
3 months ago
Nice write up about the Great American Rail Trail š² ā¤µļø
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In print today, go buy your local newspaper (whether you live in Seattle or not)!
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A riderās experience on WAās portion of the Great American Rail-Trail
The grand ambition: to complete a 3,700-mile rail trail that connects Washington to Washington, D.C. It's 55% done, but advocates say the hardest work remains ahead.
https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/biking-the-scenic-washington-state-section-of-the-great-american-rail-trail/
3 months ago
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"As I ride through the heart of the mountain, a tiny fear takes hold. I shouldāve anticipated it, considering all the warnings Iād heard at the old Hyak train station moments before I entered the dark, 2.3-mile Snoqualmie Tunnel." Print tomorrow, online now!
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What itās like to bike the WA section of the Great American Rail-Trail
The grand ambition: to complete a 3,700-mile rail trail that connects WA to Washington D.C. It's 55% done, but advocates say the hardest work remains ahead.
https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/biking-the-scenic-washington-state-section-of-the-great-american-rail-trail/
3 months ago
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Nick Deshais
Seattle Department of Transportation
3 months ago
Our Commercial E-Cargo Bike Program launches today. We want to work with businesses of all sizes to help our freight network become more cost-effective as delivery volumes continue to increase. Learn what's next:
https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/11/20/seattle-commercial-e-cargo-bike-program/
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A power outage forced a shutdown of the Highway 99 tunnel through downtown Seattle on Thursday morning, but crews with Seattle City Light restored power just before 10 a.m. and the tunnel should be reopening to traffic once final checks are performed.
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Highway 99 tunnel in Seattle to reopen; power outage resolved
There is no estimate for power restoration and the tunnel reopening, WSDOT said in a Thursday morning social media post.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/power-outage-shuts-down-highway-99-tunnel-in-seattle/
3 months ago
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Trumpās DOT has been on a deregulation blitz, with 30 regulatory moves that could reduce safety and cost lives, according to experts.
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How Trumpās Transportation Department Is Loosening Safety Rules Meant to Protect the Public
ProPublica has identified dozens of instances in which the Trump administrationās DOT has moved to cut, soften or delay safety regulations for cars, trucks, planes, trains and even oil pipelines. Expe...
https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-dot-regulation-safety-rollback-sean-duffy
3 months ago
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Of the top 30 cities, three are in North America: Montreal (15), Quebec City (29) and Vancouver, B.C. (30). If the lack of U.S. cities surprises you, go ride in Utrecht, Copenhagen, Ghent, Amsterdam or Paris and get unsurprised.
www.fastcompany.com/91442963/the...
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The 30 most bike-friendly cities in the world
The 2025 Copenhagenize Index shows which cities have done the mostāfrom redesigning streets to growing bike-share systemsāto make it easy to get around on two wheels.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91442963/the-30-most-bike-friendly-cities-in-the-world?leadId=309900
3 months ago
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Everyday is a stop on Taylor Swift's 2023 Eras Tour, according to Sound Transit.
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Downtown Seattle light rail to close early for 3 nights. What to know.
During the late-night shutdown in the downtown area, shuttle buses will stop at each affected light rail station.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/downtown-seattle-light-rail-to-close-early-for-3-nights-what-to-know/
3 months ago
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I recently asked SDOT why car parking can't be used for scooters, etc. They said: "Repurposing car parking can be a more costly solution and there are a limited number of 24/7 spaces, especially downtown. We want to find efficient, balanced solutions that support all modes of travel."
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3 months ago
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Nick Deshais
Seattle Neighborhood Greenways
4 months ago
This Saturday Ballard Fremont Greenways, Councilmember Strauss, and
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are celebrating the new crosswalk on 15th Ave in Ballard. When: This Saturday at 2 PM Where: 15th Ave NW and NW 51st St in Ballard. Learn more:
sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/11/05/1...
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Happy 146th Birthday to the Bicycles of Washington State! "The first bicycle arrived in Washington Territory on Nov. 14, 1879, and was prominently displayed in the window of a Seattle stationery and book shop at 617 Front Street owned by William H. Pumphrey."
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Cycling in Washington
The first bicycle arrived in Washington Territory in 1879 on a steamer from San Francisco and within a decade, Washington, along with the rest of the nation, went bike-crazy. Innovative developments
https://www.historylink.org/File/20810
4 months ago
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Missouri Republican Rep. Sam Graves, chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said infrastructure for biking and walking to be an important federal priority.
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House T&I Chair Vows āNo Money for Bikes or Walkingā in Fed Transportation Bill ā Streetsblog USA
The outlook for active transportation won't be good if advocates don't stand up.
https://usa.streetsblog.org/2025/11/12/gop-pol-no-money-for-bikes-or-walking-in-fed-transportation-bill
4 months ago
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Having seen these myself in action, I wonder why Seattle doesn't use this design on Healthy Streets in place of the easily movable signs.
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4 months ago
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Downtown Seattle Association to Lime scooter riders: Don't be an asshole.
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A Friendly Reminder for Scooter Riders in Downtown Seattle
YouTube video by Downtown Seattle Association
https://youtu.be/BiaOLV96jl4?si=4YTRmcDBGJGTEX_R
4 months ago
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Seattle-based Rad Power Bikes, former darling of the booming e-bike market, warned it could shut down amid slowing sales and the hangover of too-rapid growth during the pandemic.
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Seattle e-bike company may close, cut jobs
Once the leader in e-bikes, Seattle-based Rad Power Bikes warned employees it could shut down if it can't solve a financial hangover from pandemic-era growth.
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/local-business/seattles-rad-power-bikes-may-close-cut-jobs-as-pandemic-boom-cools/
4 months ago
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The Seattle Department of Transportation has concluded it will likely need to return more than $4 million to the federal government after an internal review raised issues with how a 2017 grant from the Federal Highway Administration was executed.
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Seattle transportation department likely to return $4M to feds
Itās not the first time a city project has been criticized by the federal government over its use of grants, or that the city has had to return grant funds.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-transportation-department-likely-to-return-4m-to-feds/
4 months ago
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"Since 2023, however, something new has topped the list: traffic safety."
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Seattleās āsurprisingā top public-safety concern, according to an annual survey
Seattle University's annual survey on public safety, initiated in 2015, shows how local perceptions of crime, safety and policing have shifted.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/seattle-crime-survey-reveals-a-decade-of-shifting-safety-concerns/
4 months ago
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