We want to know what you think about the temporary movable vehicle barriers at Pike Place Market. What’s working well? What could be improved? Let us know! Take our survey by June 30. Ours is a separate survey than the one you may have seen recently for Urban Freight Lab. The responses from our survey […]
When FIFA Men’s World Cup comes to Seattle this summer, the area near Lumen Field in Pioneer Square will become a pedestrian zone during the six match days. About 750,000 people are expected to visit Seattle for FIFA, and 100,000 people are expected in and around Lumen Field on match days. We hope at least […]
Have you tried the bus recently? Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck asked Sal that very question on a day when traffic was just a bit too much for our frustrated, floundering SpokesSalmon. Watch what happened below. A few notable changes effect two of King County Metro’s most popular bus routes: Sal was very happy […]
We are proud to share SDOT’s “Flip Your Trip” initiative is a first-place winner in the 2025 APTA AdWheel Awards, receiving national recognition for the summer 2025 campaign teaching people how to use transit to save time and money while traveling around Seattle. Best of all? One of Flip Your Trip’s most handy features just […]
Blog stats: 780 words | 4-minute read Building on a successful pilot launched in 2025 which added moveable barriers to limit passenger vehicle traffic in the market, the City of Seattle is considering new kinds of temporary barriers to support a safe and secure experience for people and businesses inside Pike Place Market. We will install the temporary […]
Ferry advocates had been hoping that expanded authority to create passenger ferry districts could allow them to supplement state ferry service in more areas. But changes to the bill in the state Senate could significantly undermine that goal.
Ferry advocates had been hoping that expanded authority to create passenger ferry districts could allow them to supplement state ferry service in more areas. But changes to the bill in the state Senate could significantly undermine that goal.
The post Mosquito Fleet Act Runs Into Choppy Seas in the State Senate first appeared on The Urbanist.
The proposal to empower local governments across Puget Sound to set up their own passenger ferry districts fell short in the Senate after passing the House last year. Its sponsor is pushing even harder this year, seeking to bolster the precarious state ferry system.
The post Mosquito Fleet Act Seeks to Throw Ferry-Oriented Communities a Lifeline first appeared on The Urbanist.
Back in July 2025 islanders in Orkney and Shetland had the opportunity to share their views on what they would like to see from the Northern Isles Ferry service. The results of the consultation by Transport Scotland have now been published. Lack of capacity was the top issue with islanders having to book well in […]
Blog stats: 570 words | 3-minute read Ready for the big game on Sunday? Enjoy a win before the Seahawks even step onto the field… by taking transit to your Super Bowl watch party! There are so many ways to get around Seattle. You can skip traffic and stress – and still get to your favorite sports bar to watch all the action live – by riding public transit. Quick links: Streetcars, Link light…