City Hikes

Rethinking infrastructure, transportation, and urban spaces one walk at a time

Latest writings, ramblings, and other thoughts:

The View From Route 271

Rural bus routes and finding meaning in the mundane

by cityhikes April 26, 2026

An Ode to My Transit Book

A retrospective

by cityhikes April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Columbia City and the Limits of Shoupian Parking Policy

How a parking meter rate decrease sells transit short in Columbia City

by cityhikes March 26, 2026

What’s in a Station Area?

Is a train really all you need to live a transit oriented life? (Hint: no)

by cityhikes March 24, 2026

A Short Guide to Seattle Parks by Bus

A ramble about getting to nature on transit

by cityhikes March 15, 2026

Transit Trip Report: Bellingham

Or how to get 100 miles north for $6

by cityhikes February 23, 2026

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Beyond my life as a hobby blogger, I’m also a practicing urban planner at BERK Consulting in Seattle. If you are interested in some of the work I’ve done, I’ve highlighted four projects I’m particularly proud of. You can find a full list of projects I’ve worked on in the “Portfolio” link below. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have, I’m always happy to talk shop.