Chris Sullivan
Sound Transit CEO on recent violent attacks: It’s ‘my job to restore confidence’ in public transit
Just how concerned are you about your safety while riding the light rail? Three violent attacks this year have many people concerned about crime on the trains.3 days ago
Sullivan: Oversized scissors, shovels used to celebrate I-405 project progress
The Washington State Department of Transportation used big scissors and more to celebrate the Interstate 405 project north of Bellevue.5 days ago
Sullivan: Seattle’s traffic circles are not roundabouts
Traffic circles are not roundabouts. The words are not interchangeable, and the rules for navigating them are different.10 days ago
Sullivan: Airport expansion in high gear as summer travel approaches
The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is undergoing a massive construction project expansion, making drop-offs and pickups better.17 days ago
Sullivan: Has tagging met its match with WSDOT’s ‘graffiti-battling’ drone?
Taggers, you are on notice. The state of Washington is coming after you with a high-tech gadget: The world's first graffiti-battling drone.19 days ago
Four-month closure just weeks away for Snohomish River Bridge in Everett
Ninety-seven winters have taken their toll on the Snohomish River Bridge in Everett. It's time to shut it down for some much-needed repairs.24 days ago
Sullivan: Rest area blues and its dire situation on the I-5 corridor
87% of the buildings at the state's rest areas were rated in critical condition, and it's expected to cost between $375-525 million to renovate them.26 days ago
It’s not science fiction: A drone that removes graffiti has arrived
WSDOT says the idea is a drone used this way "makes quick work of painting over graffiti on tall retaining walls, bridges and overpasses."27 days ago
Sullivan: Bellevue to have cops on Eastside light rail trains
You can expect to see uniformed Bellevue cops riding the light rail trains on the Eastside when service between Bellevue and Redmond begins on Saturday.1 month ago
Sullivan: A guide to Restricted Parking Zones for any confused drivers
Deciphering the language on some parking signs can be difficult, and I am here to answer any questions regarding Restricted Parking Zones.1 month ago
Sullivan: I-405 expansion to widen freeway in Bothell is underway
We've all seen I-405 expanding between Bellevue and Redmond, but construction to widen the freeway north of Bothell is now underway as well.1 month ago
It’s not the whole enchilada, but light rail to roll on Eastside this month
Light rail service on the Eastside begins later this month. The eight stations are ready to roll. Test trains are running on the tracks.2 months ago
Nine-day closure coming to Lower Spokane Street Bridge
West Seattle, you're on notice. The Lower Spokane Street Bridge is about to close for nine days for much-needed upgrades.2 months ago
Washington begging drivers to slow down in work zones to avoid crashes
There were 1,228 crashes in work zones or their related backups in Washington last year. Twenty-eight of them resulted in serious injuries.2 months ago
Sullivan: A course in roundabouts; They are not that hard
I'm not sure why so many have issues with roundabouts. They really aren't that difficult.2 months ago
Sullivan: Major disruptions to impact drivers who use I-5 overpass at 145th Street
The North 145th Street overpass of I-5, right there at the new light rail station, is about to close for seven months.2 months ago
Sullivan: Driving with headphones, windshield obstructions in Washington
It's another episode of "rules of the road," I'm tackling two driving questions: Using headphones or windshield obstructions while driving.2 months ago
Sullivan: Why do so many people get freaked out at four-way stops?
There is no mystery to how four-way stops work, so why do so many people mess up this simple maneuver?2 months ago
Sullivan: Sweeping bus-only lanes, what’s the right move?
I received feedback from my story on lane sweeping last week. But what happens when you are turning and the closest lane is restricted?2 months ago
Sullivan: Lane sweeping is all too common and needs to stop
This is called lane sweeping and let me be crystal clear -- what that driver did to me is 100% illegal for multiple reasons.2 months ago
Expanded SR 520 tolling going down to wire in Olympia
Do you want funding for 520 or do you want lower gas prices? That's what the campaign against the citizen's initiative is expected to be.3 months ago
Sound Transit parking changes on the way
Sound Transit can and will check to see if you're meeting those benchmarks for parking, and you could be denied if you fail to meet them.3 months ago
Sullivan: Friday marks first commute with higher tolls on I-405, SR 167
Friday marked the first day of the new higher tolls on SR 167 and I-405. They hit $12.25 on I-405 south out of Lynnwood.3 months ago
