Tag: kplu

May 23, 2014

Traffic violence in the Pacific Northwest is racially biased

If you are Native American in Washington State, you are almost four times more likely to die in a traffic collision than the general population. If you are black, people driving are half as likely to stop for you in a crosswalk. These disturbing facts come from two reports this week that shine some light…
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tagged: colville reservation, kplu, native americans, otrec, traffic violence
October 31, 2013

Listen to KPLU’s fantastic story about cycle tracks

KPLU’s Paula Wissel has a fantastic story about cycle tracks this morning. You can catch it online here. I met Paula next to the Linden Ave cycle track recently, and we chatted for a while, watching folks roll by. Her story this morning reflects what she saw and heard: The protected bikeway (the first of…
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tagged: bitter lake, cycle tracks, kplu, linden, paula wissel
November 28, 2011

KPLU: Seattleites notoriously unwilling to jaywalk

People in Seattle almost never jaywalk. In fact, the population’s firm adherence to the red crosswalk hand is the stuff of legends. For many, including myself, it’s one of the first things that stands out during an initial visit to the city. Rain or shine, heavy traffic or completely empty roadway, almost everyone simply waits…
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tagged: jaywalking, kplu, spd, walking