Tag Archives: rail

Seattle Area 2014 Election Results

Posted on November 4, 2014 by

The votes are still being counted, but the early results of the 2014 election indicate good news for urbanists and transit advocates in the Puget Sound area. Here is a brief rundown on the key measures and races as of … Continue reading →

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Seattle’s Transit Tunnel Is About To Get Busier

Posted on August 9, 2014 by

Early Saturday morning I had the opportunity to participate in a simulation of bus and light rail service in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel (DSTT). The DSTT is unique among transit systems, with both buses and trains sharing the roadway … Continue reading →

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More Streetcars, Please

Posted on July 23, 2014 by

Seattle is an era of streetcar expansion, which is good news for commuters, businesses, and transit enthusiasts alike. In an update to an earlier post, on Monday the Seattle City Council approved further study and pursuit of federal funding for … Continue reading →

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Study: U.S. Air Pollution Causes 200,000 Early Deaths Annually

Posted on August 29, 2013 by

A study published this summer by the MIT Laboratory for Aviation and the Environment quantifies the startling health impact of air pollution on Americans’ health, finding that about 200,000 people die per year a decade before they otherwise would have. … Continue reading →

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