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Previous Issues
Cover Story
April-May 2026
Whatcom Transportation Authority’s Unfair Fare Hikes
Time for Reform? by Preston L. Schiller On December 4, 2025, the Whatcom Transportation Authority’s (WTA) Board of Directors held an open house for public comment about its proposed steep fare hikes. Over 225 citizens attended, the vast majority of … Continue reading
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October/November 2025
Sidewalks, Missing Sidewalks, Blocked Sidewalks, No Sidewalks, and Pedestrian Danger
Preston L. Schiller All in favor of sustainable transportation raise your right foot! — David Brower (environmental wizard and hero) Recent decades have seen a burgeoning interest in providing safe and sometimes pleasant ways for promoting walking and cycling. Yet, … Continue reading
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April 2025
Train Noise: Fairhaven Quiet Zone
What Took So Long? by Preston L. Schiller The good news is that a train quiet zone for the south side of Bellingham, known as the “Fairhaven Quiet Zone” came into effect on March 10, 2025. (See the City of … Continue reading
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