Category Archives: Traffic

Getting to the bottom of our bizarre war with Canada

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Jim deMaine

By Danny Westneat Seattle Times columnist It won’t go down as one of the higher moments in foreign diplomacy. It did hint, though, at how low relations with our northern neighbors might go. At a news conference, Ontario provincial premier, Doug Ford, … Continue reading →

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Crosslake Update: Mark your calendar for opening day!

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Jim deMaine

It’s official: Link 2 Line service across Lake Washington begins in March. By Sound Transit (thanks to Ed M.) The 2 Line’s highly anticipated Crosslake Connection between Seattle and the Eastside will transform how we travel around the region for generations … Continue reading →

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Pike Place Market car ban extended amid uptick in foot traffic

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Jim deMaine

by Nate Sanford in Crosscut Citing positive feedback, increased foot traffic and a need for more research, Seattle’s Pike Place Market is extending its car-free experiment through next spring. Market leaders aren’t yet ready to pull the trigger on permanently … Continue reading →

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Up dates on I-5 coming disruptions

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M. Just sharing some more specifics about the upcoming I-5 work, which is going to be super disruptive for the next 4-6 weeks. This is from an update that was circulated in various County e-newsletters: There will … Continue reading →

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Here’s How to Fix Downtown: Better Parking and Tax Breaks

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: How about this article with a contrarian view!! By Dick Lilly in the Post Alley Newsletter A few months back my friend Alec Fisken (now passed away) and I were picking our way through downtown on our way … Continue reading →

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Fixing Seattle’s Downtown: First, Do No Harm

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Jim deMaine

by David Brewster By David Brewster in the Post Alley Newsletter June 26, 2023 Many are the chefs in the kitchen, cooking up a recipe for the revival of Seattle’s downtown — Downtown Seattle Association, Mayor Bruce Harrell, Markham McIntyre … Continue reading →

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Driving skills – needed for garage parking!

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann – trying to turn around!

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Navigating Madison Street Construction

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Frank C. Ed note: I’ve been avoiding Madison when going to Madison Park or to the Safeway on Madison (at 23rd). This can be done by traveling south when leaving Skyline, turning L on James (which turns into … Continue reading →

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