Tag Archives: Bellevue

Planning Conference Extravaganza

Posted on October 4, 2013 by

With classes underway, a conveniently timed conference in nearby Bellevue gave me the opportunity to skip school the last two days and mingle with over 400 planning professionals. The Washington State chapter of the American Planning Association hosted its annual conference … Continue reading →

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Regional Light Rail Undergoing Expansion

Posted on September 23, 2013 by

With increasing ridership and voter support, regional transportation agency Sound Transit is expanding its services throughout the Puget Sound area. Formed in 1996 with the approval of King, Pierce, and Snohomish county voters amidst increasing traffic congestion, ST operates now … Continue reading →

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Problems on SR-520 Floating Bridge Causing Delays, Cost Overruns

Posted on August 24, 2013 by

The project to replace the Governor Albert D. Rosellini/Evergreen Point Bridge, the world’s longest floating bridge, is facing costly delays due to design and construction problems by WSDOT and contractor Kiewit. Now due to open a year and a half … Continue reading →

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