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- Google Maps Introduces Guidebook Routing May 17, 2013Lots of interesting things have been announced at Google I/O this week, including a major update to Google Maps, a Google product that’s familiar to almost everyone, and used by many on a daily basis. Most of the news coverage has revolved around visual, social or privacy aspects of the Maps experience, but I want [...]Bruce Nourish
- Introducing Busdrone May 17, 2013In the years since OneBusAway took over the realtime arrival market, Busview, the old UW website that provides recent bus locations rather than expected arrival times, has been quietly doing its job, largely forgotten. That may change thanks to Andrew Filer,* a local programmer who (among other things) runs a site that indexes trademarks . [...]Martin H. Duke
- News Roundup: Reviews May 16, 2013Update on the Capitol Hill Station upzone. Lofts in West Seattle go through design review. Aside from the usual parking fear the comments seem constructive. WSB had a 48-minute interview with Metro GM Kevin Desmond. Seattle Weekly reviews bus apps. Brier Dudley reviews Car2Go ($). More evidence that supply and demand works. Doug Macdonald explains [...]Martin H. Duke
- Link Excuse of the Week: Franklin High Arts Festival and My Favorite Building in Seattle May 15, 2013This week Franklin High School, across the street from Mount Baker Station, is holding its annual Arts Festival and Talent Show. Festivities begin with an art opening at 5:30 pm, Thursday, May 16, at Mioposto, 3601 S. McClellan St, a one half mile walk from station. Walk north on Rainier until McClellan, then east. Mioposto is located in my [...]Matthew Johnson
- Coalition Pushing for the House Transportation Bill May 15, 2013As the video indicates, a broad coalition of interest groups, many of which broadly share STB’s ideals, are expressing support for the latest version of the Clibborn package, HB 1954. The conventional wisdom is that these bills will pass the House but run into trouble in the Senate. For transit advocates, this bill is about [...]Martin H. Duke
- RapidRide E and Two-Zone Fares May 14, 2013Of the six RapidRide routes Metro has rolled out, or soon will roll out, only one will have more than one adult fare: RapidRide E, an improved version of today’s Route 358, which connects downtown Seattle and Shoreline via Aurora Avenue. Metro’s fare system has two zones, with Zone 1 the city of Seattle, and [...]Bruce Nourish
- Open House and Public Comment on Potential Metro Cuts May 14, 2013A Martin mentioned last week, at 3:30 PM today King County Metro will host an open house on the extensive service cuts that could come if the legislature fails to provide a sustainable local revenue source for the agency; this will be followed by a public testimony to King County’s Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee [...]Bruce Nourish
- Upcoming East Link Final Design Open Houses May 13, 2013Now that Sound Transit has cleared the hurdle of finalizing the entire East Link alignment, the next step is chugging through final design of the project. There will be an open house for the downtown Bellevue segment this Thursday, May 16th from 5 to 7pm at Bellevue City Hall, and another for South Bellevue on [...]Sherwin Lee
- Ed Murray on Transportation May 13, 2013After a series of comments that challenged the STB consensus on various Sound Transit-related issues, I asked Sen. Murray to explain his positions in more detail. In the email exchange reproduced below, Sen. Murray says he doesn’t support governance reform anymore, expresses his support for ST3, and explains why he thinks Seattle would do better [...]Martin H. Duke
- Sunday Open Thread: No Traffic Lights May 12, 2013More on this English experiment here.Martin H. Duke
- Transfers and Grids May 11, 2013In the comments to my last post on transfers, a few people referenced Jarrett Walker’s excellent post on Seattle’s prospects for carbon neutrality, which discusses Seattle’s geographic “chokepoints” such as lakes and cliffs. Some commenters argued that these chokepoints make a gridded bus network impossible, but I don’t think that’s right. Walker’s point i […]Frank Chiachiere
- February 2013 ST Ridership Report and March Link Numbers May 10, 2013A few weeks back ST released their corrected February 2013 ridership report (an Excel error threw off Sounder numbers in the earlier version) and once again the system had healthy year-on-year gains for most services. February’s Central Link Weekday/Saturday/Sunday boardings were 25,370/18,015/12,934, increases of 14.4%, 21.0%, and 12.2% respectively over Fe […]Matthew Johnson
- Councilmember Burgess Delays Transit Infastructure Projects…. Again May 9, 2013For those who couldn’t attend last Wednesday’s Government Performance and Finance Committee meeting, you didn’t miss much. Some time between printing the official agenda and starting the meeting Councilmember Burgess pushed back the Ship Canal Crossing Study and University District to SLU Study to the May 15th meeting. In an earlier post we mentioned some [. […]Matthew Johnson
- News Roundup: Secession May 9, 2013Unhappy cities consider severing ties with Pierce Transit Transit quality vs. income in San Francisco. I think a lot of readers are confusing the increase in developer height fees in South Lake Union and the lower absolute limit on heights along the lakeshore. This Sharon Lee column explains the two items well, and points out [...]Martin H. Duke
- Federal Sales Tax Law Would Help Local Transit May 8, 2013PubliCola beat me to this point by a couple of days, but the internet sales tax bill making its way through Congress — it just passed the filibuster-happy Senate 69-27 , with your two Senators voting yes — has large implications for any local agency that largely funds itself with sales tax, which of course [...]Martin H. Duke
- A New Sounder Station Outside Downtown Puyallup? May 8, 2013One of the stranger proposals that came out of last month’s joint meetings between Sound Transit and Puyallup was the idea of a new “transit station” on Shaw Road, just less than two miles east of downtown. Although I’m still trying to figure out what “transit station” actually means, it sounds like Puyallup officials are [...]Sherwin Lee
- News from the Mayoral Debate May 7, 2013PubliCola’s detailed, insightful writeup of last week’s Mayoral forum is worth your time if you’re interested in this race. A few transportation-related answers stood out: Q: Do you support tolling on I-90? Yes: Burgess, Martin, Murray, and Steinbrueck No: Harrell and Staadecker. Maybe: McGinn. McGinn’s equivocation here is less surprising than it seems. Mc […]Martin H. Duke
- Metro Adding Basic Facilities at Bus Stops May 7, 2013Over the last few months, I’ve been on a tear of complaining, both directly to Metro and on the blog, about substandard Metro facilities, perhaps originally motivated by the number of them on Metro’s Route 40, which is one of my new neighborhood’s core bus routes. I’ve had some success with this, but I’m sure [...]Bruce Nourish
- King County Taking Comments on Metro Cuts May 6, 2013In attempt to call attention to the human suffering that the legislature’s failure to authorize more transit taxes will cause, the King County Council is accepting testimony about that subject on May 14th: A potential 17 percent reduction in Metro transit service due to a lack of sustainable revenue will be the topic of a [...]Martin H. Duke
- Another Public Forum on Microhousing May 6, 2013If you were unable to make the first meeting, there’s another public forum, this time on Capitol Hill and at an hour more amenable to those working a 9-5. It’s tonight, May 6, at 6PM. Details via Capitol Hill Seattle: Micro-housing development discussion Monday, May 6, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Seattle First Baptist Church [...]Frank Chiachiere
- Google Maps Introduces Guidebook Routing May 17, 2013
- EYE ON METRO COMMUTE!
- Metro’s Friday PM commute has ended; SR-99 at Mercer closure, U-District St Fair & Sounders FC Saturday, plus more weekend service impacts May 18, 2013At 7:00 PM, Metro’s Friday evening commute is winding down with no significant delays or disruptions in transit service to report. Sign up for Transit Alerts. Please note the information below advising about construction activities or other events that may affect Transit operation in Metro’s service … Continue reading →muhamml
- Metro’s Friday PM commute is continuing; SR-99 & Mercer St PM closure, U-District St Fair & Sounders FC Saturday, plus other service impacts May 18, 2013At 6:00 PM, Metro’s Friday evening commute is progressing with no significant delays or disruptions in transit service to report. Sign up for Transit Alerts. Please note the information below advising about construction activities or other events that may affect Transit operation in Metro’s service area. … Continue reading →muhamml
- Metro’s Friday PM commute is progressing; Ballard event tonight, U-District St Fair & Sounders FC on Saturday, plus other service impacts May 18, 2013At 5:00 PM, Metro’s Friday evening commute is continuing with no significant delays or disruptions in transit service to report. Sign up for Transit Alerts. Please note the information below advising about construction activities or other events that may affect Transit operation in Metro’s service area. … Continue reading →muhamml
- Metro’s Friday PM commute is continuing; Ballard event today at 4 PM, U-District St Fair & Sounders FC Saturday, plus other service impacts May 17, 2013At 4:00 PM, Metro’s Friday afternoon commute is progressing with no significant delays or disruptions in transit service to report. Sign up for Transit Alerts. Please note the information below advising about construction activities or other events that may affect Transit operation in Metro’s service area. … Continue reading →muhamml
- Metro’s Friday PM commute has begun; Ballard event today at 4 PM, U-District St Fair & Sounders FC on Saturday, plus other service impacts May 17, 2013Metro’s Friday afternoon commute has begun with no significant delays or disruptions in transit service to report. Sign up for Transit Alerts. Please note the information below advising about construction activities or other events that may affect Transit operation in Metro’s service area. Event – … Continue reading →muhamml
- Metro’s Friday AM commute has ended; Ballard event on Friday PM, U-District St Fair & Sounders FC on Saturday, plus other service impacts May 17, 2013Metro’s Friday morning commute ended with no significant delays or disruptions in transit service to report. Sign up for Transit Alerts. Please note the information below advising about construction activities or other events that may affect Transit operation in Metro’s service area. Event … Continue reading →gilkesp1
- Metro’s Friday AM commute is progressing continues; Ballard event on Friday PM, U-District St Fair & Sounders FC on Saturday, plus other service impacts May 17, 2013Metro’s Friday morning commute is progressing with no significant delays or disruptions in transit service to report. The earlier incident on southbound I-5 has cleared and normal transit service has resumed. Sign up for Transit Alerts. Please note the information below advising about … Continue reading →gilkesp1
- Rts 101 & 150 have returned to normal operation on SB I-5 between S Spokane St & S Boeing Access Road May 17, 2013Routes 101 & 150 have returned to normal operation on southbound I-5 between S Spokane St and S Boeing Access Road. We appreciate your patience.gilkesp1
- Rts 101 & 150 are currently rerouted off of SB I-5 between S Spokane St & S Boeing Access Road May 17, 2013Routes 101 & 150 are currently rerouted off of southbound I-5 between S Spokane St and Boeing Access Road, due to an accident. Service will be using Airport Rd S until further notice. No stops will be missed. We appreciate … Continue reading →gilkesp1
- Metro’s Friday AM commute continues; Ballard event on Friday PM, U-District St Fair & Sounders FC on Saturday, plus other service impacts May 17, 2013Metro’s Friday morning commute continues with no significant delays or disruptions in transit service to report. Sign up for Transit Alerts. Please note the information below advising about construction activities or other events that may affect Transit operation in Metro’s service … Continue reading →gilkesp1
- Metro’s Friday PM commute has ended; SR-99 at Mercer closure, U-District St Fair & Sounders FC Saturday, plus more weekend service impacts May 18, 2013
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- WA. STATE APT. RATINGS REVIEWS!
- 12 Central Square, Bellevue, WA5/13/2013 - Recommended - ... [click to read all reviews]
- 2300 Elliott, Seattle, WA5/17/2013 - Recommended - ... [click to read all reviews]
- 6th Avenue Place Apartments, Lacey, WA5/11/2013 - Recommended - ... [click to read all reviews]
- Alder Court, Tacoma, WA5/14/2013 - Recommended - ... [click to read all reviews]
- Alpha Park Apartments, Tacoma, WA5/16/2013 - Not Recommended - ... [click to read all reviews]
- Arcadia Luxury Townhomes (formerly Campus Grove Townhomes), Federal Way, WA5/11/2013 - Not Recommended - ... [click to read all reviews]
- Archstone Bellevue, Bellevue, WA5/16/2013 - Not Recommended - ... [click to read all reviews]
- Archstone Redmond Campus (formerly Cambrian), Redmond, WA5/11/2013 - Not Recommended - ... [click to read all reviews]
- Arnada Pointe Apartments, Vancouver, WA5/16/2013 - Recommended - 5/16/2013 - Recommended - ... [click to read all reviews]
- Ascent Apartments (formerly Chateau Crest Apartments), Kirkland, WA5/15/2013 - Recommended - ... [click to read all reviews]
- Aspen Meadows Apartments Homes (formerly Park Wellington Apartments), Auburn, WA5/16/2013 - Not Recommended - ... [click to read all reviews]
- Avalon Bellevue, Bellevue, WA5/13/2013 - Not Recommended - ... [click to read all reviews]
- Bayview Apartments, Bremerton, WA5/13/2013 - Recommended - ... [click to read all reviews]
- BellCentre, Bellevue, WA5/13/2013 - Not Recommended - ... [click to read all reviews]
- Benson Crest Apartments, Kent, WA5/17/2013 - Not Recommended - ... [click to read all reviews]
- Bentley Apartments, Spokane, WA5/12/2013 - Not Recommended - ... [click to read all reviews]
- Bridlewood Apartments (formerly Compton Woods Apartments), Kirkland, WA5/15/2013 - Not Recommended - ... [click to read all reviews]
- Brittany House, Bellevue, WA5/16/2013 - Recommended - 5/16/2013 - Recommended - ... [click to read all reviews]
- Carlton Apartments (formerly Marymac), Tacoma, WA5/13/2013 - Not Recommended - ... [click to read all reviews]
- Casa Blanca Apartments, Everett, WA5/15/2013 - Not Recommended - ... [click to read all reviews]
- 12 Central Square, Bellevue, WA
Monthly Archives: July 2012
GadsdenTimes.com Headlines: Etowah, Marshall projects in second round of ATRIP funding
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“Harry Potter” Author J.K. Rowling Turns 47! Read Her Bio
ON THIS DAY July 31 J.K. Rowling Born: July 31, 1965 Age: 47 years old Birthplace: Yate, England Occupation: Author Read J.K. Rowling’s biography >> Watch what else happened on this day >> 1703 309 years ago Writer Daniel Defoe … Continue reading
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GadsdenTimes.com Headlines: Bowen to serve as chaplain for Olympics
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Turns 65! Read His Bio
ON THIS DAY July 30 Arnold Schwarzenegger Born: July 30, 1947 Age: 65 years old Birthplace: Graz, Austria Occupation: Film Actor, Governor Read Arnold Schwarzenegger’s biography >> Watch what else happened on this day >> 1965 47 years ago President … Continue reading
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GadsdenTimes.com Headlines: 100 days until election with Obama, Romney neck and neck
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“Project Runway” Mentor Tim Gunn Turns 59! Read His Bio
ON THIS DAY July 29 Tim Gunn Born: July 29, 1953 Age: 59 years old Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States Occupation: Fashion Consultant, TV Personality Read Tim Gunn’s biography >> Watch "Project Runway" on myLifetime.com >> Watch what else happened … Continue reading
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GadsdenTimes.com Headlines: White House report: Budget deficit to top $1 trillion again
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Is Born. Read Her Bio
ON THIS DAY July 28 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Born: July 28, 1929 Died: May 19, 1994 Age: 64 years old Birthplace: Southampton, NY, United States Occupation: U.S. First Lady, Publisher Read Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ biography >> Watch what else happened … Continue reading
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GadsdenTimes.com Headlines: Galliher leaving Legislature to join Bentley’s cabinet
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Baseball Player Alex Rodriguez Turns 37! Read His Bio
ON THIS DAY July 27 Alex Rodriguez Born: July 27, 1975 Age: 37 years old Birthplace: New York, NY, United States Occupation: Baseball Player Read Alex Rodriguez’s biography >> Watch what else happened on this day >> 1940 72 years … Continue reading
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