Policy
Rezone on 216th? Too Much Noise
2 Comments on Rezone on 216th? Too Much NoiseLast year, the Council voted for a six month (which turned into a 12 month) emergency moratorium on permitting in an area along 216th. We were not told why. But apparently the City has already prepared a Draft Ordinance with suggested zoning changes. As part of the legal process, the City is required to send
... continue reading.As Washington’s ferry fleet ages, why aren’t we building new boats?
By David Kroman Seattle Times staff reporter The 2019 kickoff of Washington state’s hybrid-electric ferry program couldn’t have been more jubilant. Gov. Jay Inslee, standing inside Vigor Shipyards on Harbor Island, promised a green “revolution” that would begin right there, at the mouth of the Duwamish River, and cascade across industries around the globe. By his side
... continue reading.SR 509 Completion Project – Summer 2023 Update
SR 509 Completion Project – Summer 2023 Update Pacific Northwest summers are unrivaled. It’s the time of the year when we get outside, bask in the sun’s warm rays, and check off some major construction milestones. This season, the SR 509 Completion Project team is continuing to perform major construction activities that will bring multi-modal
... continue reading.NBER 31492 Diversifying Society’s Leaders? The Causal Effects of Admission to Highly Selective Private Colleges
This study has tremendous implications for all students and parents, not just those seeking to attend the elite private schools. If academic papers aren’t yer thing, I highly recommend this podcast: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/podcasts/the-daily/college-legacy-admissions.html https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/07/24/upshot/ivy-league-elite-college-admissions.html
Categories Transportation
King County Metro Route 635 2018 – 2023
5 Comments on King County Metro Route 635 2018 – 2023Route 635 is a shuttle bus that transits from Angle Lake Station down to 216th and Wesley. It was created as a funding match partnership with the City in 2018. This year, KC has taken over 100% funding, which is great. From Metro’s point of view this is the ‘multi-modal transportation’ that a passenger ferry
... continue reading.The 2023 Drone Show. And a proposal for a different experiment in 2024.
8 Comments on The 2023 Drone Show. And a proposal for a different experiment in 2024.
The drone show was an experiment--and an expensive one at that. I do not believe it provided nearly the entertainment value of fireworks and cannot do so without spending several times the money. So in 2024 I propose a different experiment using those same drone funds: Firm enforcement of illegal fireworks....
Tom Nelson, Seattle’s fishing evangelist, wants you to catch fish to save fish
By David Gutman Seattle Times staff reporter OFF POSSESSION POINT, Puget Sound — As he scrapes a 3-foot gaff hook against an abandoned timber piling, Tom Nelson turns and explains, to a small audience, Puget Sound fishing techniques, the local ecosystem, the modern world. The barnacles he’s scraping off will chum the water for pile
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Drug Arrests in Des Moines, WA 2018-2022
Leave a comment on Drug Arrests in Des Moines, WA 2018-2022These numbers surprised me. I’m not sure why because, until I saw this I honestly had no idea what to expect. And I’d be interested to know what you think. Higher than you thought? Lower? About what you expected? Arrests for possession and paraphernalia are both coded as VCUSA. It took a bit of work
... continue reading.Seattleites support denser housing, but only up to a point, survey finds
By Neetish Basnet – Data reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Jun 4, 2023 Updated Jun 5, 2023, 2:54pm PDT More than 80% of Seattle metro area homeowners and renters support building denser housing in their neighborhoods, according to new Zillow research. However, their support is conditional. 2023 SUBSCRIBER STUDY Improve Your Experience By Taking A Short Survey Share your feedback
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