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Seattle Public Transit

Express Bus Service Coming to the Suburbs South of Seattle

New intercity bus transit service is in the works in King County, Washington.

March 18, 2019 - The Urbanist

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Suburbs Encouraging Accessory Dwelling Units

Renton, a suburb of Seattle dealing with skyrocketing housing prices like many of the communities in the region, is allowing new density in residential neighborhoods in the form of backyard cottages.

December 8, 2018 - Crosscut

Renton, Washington

Seattle Suburb Plans its Civic Core

The city of Renton, Washington recently approved a Civic Core Vision and Action Plan.

July 27, 2018 - The Urbanist

Washington's 'Lexus' Lanes Light on Luxury

High Occupancy Toll lanes, long derided as 'Lexus Lanes', may have to be re-dubbed. Statistics kept by the Washington State DOT on a new Hwy 167 HOT lane show that most users are not driving fancy luxury cars.

November 3, 2008 - The News Tribune

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