Following my ride last weekend with a number of bike advocates, Cathy Tuttle from Spokespeople invited me to provide further information about my vision for Neighborhood Greenways. The answers that follow are mine and only meant to provide information and inspire discussion. I welcome your input and further refinement, as these ideas could become the [...]
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April 11, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Bagshaw
Pedaling toward proposed Bicycle Greenways
I spent last Saturday pedaling neighborhood streets with two dozen bicyclists in Northeast Seattle. Our goal was to identify a few residential streets that could become part of our first Neighborhood Greenway, much like what we saw in Portland last month. Many of these riders brought their kids, who rode in trailers, wagons, and some [...]
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April 11, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien
From Here to There: Talking transportation in your neighborhood
Tomorrow I will be in the Central District talking with neighbors about transit in their neighborhood. This event is the second in a series on the topic – the first was March 29 in Lake City. Tomorrow’s conversation in the Central District will feature Bus Chick, a hip mom living car-free in Seattle. Also included [...]
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April 8, 2011January 6, 2023News Releases
Tunnel Update April 2011
On Thursday, March 31, I and other Councilmembers joined Governor Gregoire, King County Executive Constantine, Port Commission Chair Bryant, and representatives of the legislature in a news conference reaffirming the state and regional commitment to proceeding with the necessary work to implement the plan for the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement program. The program includes replacing [...]
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February 9, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
UP #306 Bored Tunnel Agreement Vote
21 days before the 10 year anniversary of the Nisqually earthquake that significantly damaged the Alaska Way Viaduct, the Seattle City Council voted 8-1 (O'Brien voting 'no') to approve a series of agreements with the State regarding the tunnel and a variety of related projects.
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January 13, 2011January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen
All about Potholes and Road Maintenance
When he first became Mayor, Greg Nickels made potholes a priority. His goal was to have them filled within 48 hours of a complaint. While his goal was laudable, and helped in the short term, the reality is that potholes are a symptom of a much greater problem which is that our roads are deteriorating [...]