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Neighborhood Greenways Update: SDOT leaders will talk at Phinney meeting

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Tom Fucoloro

A crew of city officials and neighborhood greenway organizers went to a walk and bike ride around Ballard Sunday, hitting some of the planned and proposed neighborhood greenway options in the area. Several folks from the city — including new … Continue reading →

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Biking is the fastest way to get around during Viaduct closure

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro

As you are probably aware, some ugly highway (with great views!) through downtown is going to be closed for a week. The event has been dubbed #viadoom, and it may take a little longer than usual to bus and drive. … Continue reading →

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We have reached a turning point in Seattle bicycle safety

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro

What started as a couple deaths after a long stretch with very few has turned into a devastating couple weeks on our city’s streets. After the third death on Seattle streets since July, one question has been on the minds … Continue reading →

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Viaduct shutdown idea gaining momentum

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro

The same morning we wrote about the economics of highway removal and suggested we try closing the viaduct, Mayor McGinn was saying something similar on KUOW. So is Michael van Baker at the SunBreak (which has a wonderful new site … Continue reading →

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Talk transportation with Tom Rasmussen Saturday

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro

North Seattle biking folx, Tom Rasmussen is holding a public meeting about transportation Saturday at the Broadview Library, 12755 Greenwood Ave. N. All topics are on the table, though it would perhaps be a good opportunity to discuss complete streets … Continue reading →

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Proposed parking increases get cold reception from council

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Tom Fucoloro

I wrote the following story for Real Change this week. You should buy a copy from your neighborhood vendor if you haven’t already. The mayor’s proposed budget contains a lot of cuts. The budget’s flip side is fee increases, which … Continue reading →

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Bike commute meeting at City Hall tomorrow

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Tom Fucoloro

Commute Seattle is hosting a lunchtime meeting with the mayor, Tom Rasmussen, and leaders of SDOT, King County Metro and Cascade. The discussion will be about bike infrastructure focussing on downtown bike commuting. RSVP by e-mail if you’re interested. The … Continue reading →

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