Unplanning sounds like a book for the Antiplanner. But the title is deceptive. Author Charles Siegel is critical of the urban planners who, according to the myth, planned and designed the low-density suburbs that most Americans live in today. He supports the high-density, anti-automobile goals of most of today’s urban planners. He just wants to [...]

National register house in Bellevue lies within path of light rail Seattle Times Sound Transit engineers are working on a solution for squeezing two light-rail trains between the road and the house. By Nicole Tsong Mike Luis, ... and more »

Last night, KIRO 7 (CBS) news in Seattle aired a special investigative report based on our new study “King County Ferry Service Not as Efficient as Private Operator.” You can read the story online here, and watch the video here.

Read the Policy Note that was the source for this story here >>

Here are the Key Findings:

• This year, King County officials decided to cancel the public/private partnership with Argosy Cruises and operate the West Seattle Water Taxi themselves.
• Annualizing costs shows ...

Should online comments carry real names? Why not? Crosscut (blog) I have received over a nine-year-period negative and sometimes vicious personal attacks from one person regarding any article questioning Sound Transit ...

Sigh. Another day, another junk science paper from the smart-growth advocates. This time it is a paper titled Walking the Walk, which argues that the fact that housing prices are higher in so-called walkable neighborhoods proves that “consumers and housing markets attach a positive value to living within easy walking distance of shopping, services, schools [...]

International Examiner: Despite the city’s predictions that light rail would benefit the local economy, Asian-owned businesses have keenly felt the unexpected negative consequences of light rail. Especially for the Vietnamese community, business owners have had to endure a slew of difficulties, resulting in a decline of business by thirty percent in some areas. The city approved construction [...]

Group solidifies to represent community in light rail station development process CHS Capitol Hill Seattle In presenting the proposal for the Council vote, interim Chamber director Michael Wells said Sound Transit needs to be pushed to recognize the community's ...

Since President Obama took office, the federal philosophy on America's transportation policy revolved around terms such as "livability," "livable communities" and "sustainability."

Until now, no one really knew what these concepts meant. Recently, USDOT Secretary Ray LaHood clarified:

"Livability means being able to take your kids to school, go to work, see a doctor, drop by the grocery or post office, go out to dinner and a movie, and play with your kids in a park, all without having to get in your car."

Noted transportation expert, Ken Orski has more: 

KOMO News

Metro losing millions due to unpaid fares KOMO News ... says fare skippers can cost you time delays in service. The first step is probably looking at simplifying fares and getting more in line with Sound Transit. and more »

McGinn Outfoxes Council President Conlin PubliCola (blog) Many cars are more energy-efficient than most forms of transit, including Sound Transit light rail, or Metro buses. Van-pools are about the most ... and more »