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Environment, Land Use and Transportation

News and interviews about environment, land use and planning, and transportation on Hacks & Wonks

Washington State Senator Rebecca Saldaña

Senator Rebecca Saldaña Fights for Environmental Justice and Warns of Ballot Threats

Senator Rebecca Saldaña discusses WA's HEAL Act, warns of ballot initiatives threatening climate policies, advises on Commissioner of Public Lands race, and emphasizes environmental justice. She urges public engagement and prioritizing equity in local government.

Patrick DePoe, Candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands

Balancing Tradition and Innovation: Patrick DePoe's Bid for Lands Commissioner

Patrick DePoe, Makah Tribe member and DNR Tribal Relations Director, aims to be WA's first Native American statewide official as Lands Commissioner. He pledges to draw on his experience to improve wildfire management and balance conservation with rural economic needs.

Dave Upthegrove, Candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands

Upthegrove Pledges 'Transformational Change' in Bid for Lands Commissioner

Dave Upthegrove, a former legislator and current King County Councilmember and candidate for Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands, recently discussed his bid for the position, highlighting his priorities and outlining his vision for the future of the state's natural resources management.

Doug Trumm, Publisher of The Urbanist

Seattle’s $1.35B Transportation Levy Renewal Sparks Debate

Seattle Mayor proposes $1.35B transport levy renewal, focusing on repaving and bridges. Advocates push for more funding for transit, safety & sidewalks to address climate and traffic deaths. Levy goes to City Council in May, with public input opportunity.

Executive Director of 350 Seattle Shemona Moreno

Climate Justice Work with 350 Seattle’s Shemona Moreno

Shemona Moreno, Executive Director of 350 Seattle, discusses the organization's climate justice activism focused on fossil fuel resistance, community resilience, and intersectional solutions.

Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales

Seattle's Comprehensive Plan Update Sparks Debate Over Equity and Growth

Seattle Councilmember Tammy Morales discusses the city's Comprehensive Plan update, a crucial opportunity to rethink growth strategies and create more equitable, sustainable neighborhoods. She highlights priorities around mixed-use development, affordable housing, and transit-oriented planning.

Anna Zivarts of the Disability Mobility Initiative and Paulo Nunes-Ueno of Front and Centered

How to Think Outside the Car: Transportation Equity Advocates Push for Policy Change

Disability advocates Anna Zivarts and Paulo Nunes-Ueno discuss their efforts to build a more accessible, equitable transportation system in Washington state. They highlight the need to center the voices of non-drivers and challenge car-centric policies that leave many communities behind.