The Chaos of the Car in Seattle’s Early Days

If you think traffic is bad now, just imagine Seattle at the turn of the century: Cyclists, pedestrians, and an army of wagons all competed for space on the downtown streets. Then, along came the automobile. Knute Berger chronicles the car’s bumpy ride in early Seattle — and how it came to dominate the road.

When Bikes Ruled Seattle

Rewind nearly a century, to a time when Puget Sound was a battleground between cyclists and drivers. Who’s responsible for Seattle’s early road network? And what’s the deal with spandex bike wear?