Blog Topic

Land Use & Transportation

Who Pays for Freight Railway Upgrades?

The public pays, but coal proponents deny it.

Servants Welcome, Roommates Barred

Ending occupancy limits.

How Salmon Could Save Us from Flood Damage

Endangered species -- and the courts -- could wean us off unsustainable building practices.

Traffic Affects the Poor and People of Color

People of color tend to live near busy roads.

Maintain WA’s Transportation Network with a Carbon Tax

Yoram & Ian's Seattle Times op-ed makes the case for a reality check.

The Roommate Gap: Your City’s Occupancy Limit

No reality TV (or reality?) for us.

Top Ten (Sightline) Hits of 2012

The Northwest gets around.

Cargo bikes

Human-powered pickup trucks.

Unlocking Spare Bedrooms: Occupancy Limits

A surfeit of sleeping quarters.

Yet Another Crummy Traffic Forecast

Flat-lining traffic in Salem, OR defies the official projections.