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  West Seattle Bridge ramp connecting Hwy 99 closed after pothole snarls traffic

  Wednesday morning traffic out of West Seattle was snarled after a large hole was discovered in a busy onramp.
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  Remote work continues to thrive among Seattle commuters

  Remote work shot up to 46% of Seattle commuters in 2021, amid ongoing pandemic measures. That share held strong through 2022.

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  Study: Commuting has an upside and remote workers may be missing out

  Researchers surveyed commuters to find out what they do — and don't — get out of the daily trek to and from work. Many people say it's invaluable personal time to recover and switch gears.

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  Why more e-scooters are slated for Seattle streets

  The city of Seattle will allow a new scooter share program following a recent report on their use, so far, within the city. Companies will now compete to be among the few operators allowed in Seattle.
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  High gas prices present another hurdle in bringing workers back to the office

  Gas prices have soared just as workers who have been remote for two years return to their commutes. Some are asking for companies to wait until prices come down to bring people back.
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  Behind the art in North Seattle's new light rail stations

  Sound Transit spent two and a half million dollars on unique artwork to make waiting for trains in its three new stations more enjoyable. This week, visitors to those new stations got to see that work in person for the first time.
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  What’s better, commuting by car, or taking the bus and light rail?

  KUOW’s Bill Radke did some comparison commuting. The new light rail line to Northgate opened on Saturday. It includes a stop in Seattle's University District, two blocks from KUOW.
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  Here's what light rail means to these North Seattle commuters

  Three new light rail stations open this Saturday in North Seattle at Northgate, Roosevelt, and the University District. It’s an important moment for Seattle. For the first time, North and South Seattle will really be connected by light rail. It's a dream that's at least 25 years old. We asked people what this moment means for them.
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  Why Sprawl Could Be The Next Big Climate Change Battle

  Zoning for single-family homes has been tied to racial inequity and climate change, but in California, efforts to pass new laws keep falling short.

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  The new levy would almost double parks spending.

  King County is asking voters to tax themselves to improve parks and trails. We probably will.

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