http://www.sightline.org Sightline's latest research, books, articles, and reports on land use and mobility. daily 1 2006-02-22T23:37:51Z http://www.sightline.org/research/sprawl/res_pubs/cost-overruns-for-seattle-area-tunnel-projects As a way to inform the debate over Seattle’s deep-bore tunnel, Sightline has prepared a basic comparison of other high-profile tunnels recently constructed in the area. No publisher eric_t_hess_gmail_com landing page landing page research 2009-11-17T21:14:56Z Report http://www.sightline.org/publications/reports/northwesterners-driving-less-using-less-gas Total gasoline consumption in the Northwest states fell by 180 million gallons between 2007 and 2008. Per-capita use followed a decade-long trend of decline. The Northwest states are outpacing the rest of the nation by nearly 10 percent. No publisher eric_t_hess_gmail_com gas prices landing page landing page research consumption 2009-11-02T23:00:15Z Report http://www.sightline.org/research/sprawl/res_pubs/985-research/the-facts-on-i-985-a-bad-deal-for-washington-state Sightline research director Clark Williams-Derry and Sightline fellow Doug MacDonald—former transportation secretary for Washington State--have taken a close look at Washington Initiative 985 and what it would mean for Washington residents. The verdict? I-985 is bad for traffic and bad for the state budget. No publisher eric_t_hess_gmail_com 2008-11-15T13:08:19Z Page http://www.sightline.org/research/sprawl/res_pubs/985-research/that-giant-sucking-sound-initiative-985-and-eastern-washington Sightline analysis finds that Tim Eyman's so-called "reduce traffic initiative" would actually increase traffic, slow transit, and redirect hundreds of millions of dollars from the state general fund to highway expansion in greater Seattle. No publisher elisa_sightline_org congestion pricing 2009-11-17T22:08:48Z Report http://www.sightline.org/maps/animated_maps/your-way-on-the-highway Traffic congestion is a fact of urban life. But what if you could have it on your terms? This video from Sightline might help you envision a commute that works for you. No publisher christinew_sightline_org landing page landing page research 2009-06-03T16:38:30Z Page http://www.sightline.org/research/sprawl/res_pubs/walkable-facts The Benefits of Walkable Neighborhoods No publisher eric_t_hess_gmail_com walkable 2008-06-11T21:14:41Z Page http://www.sightline.org/publications/reports/slowing-down Vancouver Report: Sightline analysis of new Census data finds decline in Vancouver's smart-growth record. No publisher elisa landing page landing page research 2009-06-03T17:34:45Z Report http://www.sightline.org/publications/reports/braking-news-gas-consumption-goes-into-reverse From 1999 to 2007, the Northwest states have cut back on per-person gasoline consumption by 11 percent, good news for the climate and our pocketbooks. Moreover, the Northwest is outpacing the nation in cutting back on gasoline. No publisher elisa gas prices landing page homepage consumption landing page research 2009-06-03T17:24:34Z Report http://www.sightline.org/research/energy/res_pubs/analysis-ghg-roads Sightline researchers do the math on whether adding lanes adds greenhouse gas emissions--it does. No publisher elisa indicators 2008-06-28T00:00:55Z File http://www.sightline.org/research/energy/res_pubs/energy-counter No publisher leigh_sightline_org energy security co2 landing page research climate change landing page homepage oil addiction 2009-06-23T18:29:29Z Page http://www.sightline.org/research/energy/res_pubs/climate-fairness-series Climate change does not affect everyone equally. This Sightline blog series explores ways to help ensure climate change is addressed fairly. No publisher leigh landing page homepage climate series 2008-02-12T18:25:02Z Smart Folder http://www.sightline.org/research/energy/res_pubs/climate-analysis-gge-new-lanes-10-07 Adding lanes to a highway will increase road emissions and total global warming emissions over the long term -- even if it reduces congestion over the short term. No publisher leigh_sightline_org climate change landing page homepage landing page research 2009-06-02T23:00:25Z Report http://www.sightline.org/publications/books/CS2007/CS07 The 2007 edition of the Cascadia Scorecard, the Pacific Northwest’s annual progress report, reveals that the region lags behind world leaders on trends such as energy, sprawl, and economic security. The good news is that we are making progress—and adopting smart solutions will accelerate those gains. No publisher leigh Cascadia Scorecard 2007 2009-05-13T17:41:39Z Book http://www.sightline.org/daily_score/daily-score-series/bicycle-neglect-series Alan Durning looks at which Cascadian cities are doing best at developing bike networks, and how they can do better. No publisher leigh homepage landing page biking landing page research 2007-08-06T17:36:42Z Smart Folder http://www.sightline.org/research/sprawl/res_pubs/sightline-does-the-math-on-the-viaduct Sightline research director Clark Williams-Derry analyzes the Seattle viaduct debate and comes to a few simple conclusions. No publisher leigh_sightline_org viaduct 2009-04-16T18:28:24Z Page