Open Thread 41

State Legislature to allocate $200M from the Climate Commitment Act toward hybrid ferries, assuming the Act isn't repealed by I-2117 in November.

Free carpool parking permits are returning to the Angle Lake Station parking garage.

King County Metro has broken ground on its interim electric bus base in Tukwila.

The movement to add density to suburban neighborhoods transcends political boundaries (New York Times gift article).

March 11 [today]: Seattle YIMBY is organizing a silent protest at City Hall to support more density than proposed in the draft Comprehensive Plan.

March 12 and March 14: Sound Transit is hosting drop-in sessions for Federal Way Link Extension project updates at Highline Community College on.

March 12, 14, and 21: SDOT is hosting a series of open houses for the Aurora Avenue Project.

March 14 in Loyal Heights: Seattle is hosting its first of eight Draft One Seattle Plan (comprehensive plan update) Open House events.

March 16: Seattle YIMBY also hosting a walking tour in Ballard showcasing of existing housing that would be illegal to build today.

May 5: Emerald City Ride returns with a crossing over the high West Seattle Bridge and a loop around West Seattle.

Articles on the recent West Seattle Link Extension station planning meetings, Seattle Transportation Plan, and draft comprehensive plan update are in the works.

This is an open thread.