Chris Sullivan
Buying tires could become a lot harder
The bill focuses on the rolling resistance of tires. Heavier and more durable tires have more resistance and less energy efficiency.3 months ago
Southbound I-5 re-opened after fatal crash in Arlington
Southbound I-5 reopened just south of SR 531 in Arlington by the Costco near the Smokey Point interchange.3 months ago
Are Express Lanes worth $15? Tolls increasing on I-405 and 167
The tolls are going up on Interstate 405 and 167.3 months ago
Chokepoints: Answers to listener’s FAQs regarding I-5’s express lanes
I continually get questions about the I-5 express lanes. Everything from their operations to graffiti, so I decided to answer the most common ones.3 months ago
I-90 east lane blocked for failing expansion joint on Mercer Island
Drivers were greeted with long backups across Mercer Island this morning after the Washington Department of Transportation closed a lane of eastbound I-90.3 months ago
Reducing traffic fatalities one ‘stroad’ at a time
It's not quite a road, and it's not quite a street. You drive them every day, and they are some of the most dangerous places in Washington. They are stroads.3 months ago
Tolling equipment not immune to freezing weather; chain fines rise
Severe cold has also been messing with the state's tolling equipment on Interstate 405 and 167.3 months ago
Sully’s snow driving tips ahead of Seattle’s upcoming inclement weather
If your rear end starts skidding out to the right, turn the wheel to the right. That will help you recover faster.3 months ago
Traffic shift coming for I-5 in Fife, if the weather allows
Interstate 5 drivers in Fife will be starting the new year with a lane shift, but it's up to the weather when it will happen.3 months ago
WSP defends actions during protesters’ 5-hour takeover of I-5
The tactics used caught the WSP off guard, as protesters used cars as a blockade and flooded the lanes with people through cuts in the freeway fencing.3 months ago
Door plug found after “explosive decompression” of Boeing Max 9
All Boeing 737 MAX-9s remain grounded this morning after an explosive decompression forced an Alaska flight into an emergency landing in Portland on Friday.3 months ago
How is freeway encampment clearing going?
We still see tents along the sides of our freeways, but the state has made progress in clearing some of the most dangerous camps.4 months ago
A traffic year that was tough on drivers, light on accomplishments
I hate to be so negative to end the year, but there wasn't a lot to celebrate on the traffic front in Washington state.4 months ago
WSF: Ferry passenger ridership might never reach 2019 levels
We know the state ferry system is in crisis, but how deep is the financial hole facing the agency?4 months ago
Tunnel off-ramp to tame one of worst chokepoints on Eastside
A new tunnel off-ramp opens Thursday, which is designed to tame one of the worst chokepoints on the Eastside.4 months ago
Could express lane tolls go up to $15? Decisions to come this week
The tolls on Interstate 405 and State Route 167 just aren't doing the job. Plans to raise them will likely be approved this week.4 months ago
New ferry boats in Washington at least four years away
Why? The bid to build the boats was double what the state expected and the contract was nixed.4 months ago
Sullivan: Goodbye and good luck to my 2nd favorite college football players
First, let me say that I absolutely hate the college football transfer portal. I hate what it's doing to my favorite sport4 months ago
Foster kids get help with navigating the troubling times of high school
Navigating high school can be close to impossible for teens in foster care. But Treehouse's educational advocates are trying to turn the tide.4 months ago
Sullivan: My apology to Plowie McPlow Plow
Lost in all the jokes about WSDOT giving its snow plows ridiculous names is that these tow plows really get the job done.5 months ago
3 years of construction to widen I-5 in Pierce County begins
The next phase of construction to widen I-5 in Pierce County is now underway, and drivers can expect three years of traffic congestion.5 months ago
Pack your chains for snow: State Patrol targeting big rigs on I-90
The State Patrol is on the prowl across I-90 and other mountain passes, making sure truck drivers are ready for the snow.5 months ago
The mystery of the closed Kirkland overpass and Thanksgiving travel tips
Mike in Edmonds asked me about what he calls "the phantom" overpass of I-405 at NE 100th Street in Kirkland, plus Thanksgiving travel tips!5 months ago
