Sound Transit failed to perform crucial safety checks before Apple Cup incident, CEO says
A new Sound Transit report sheds light on the protocol failures that led to a full train being stranded in a light rail tunnel after November's Apple Cup.5 years ago
Washington Democrats unveil expansive $16 billion transportation package
Washington Democrats in the Legislature have unveiled a new 16-year transportation funding proposal with a $16 billion price tag.5 years ago
Even Gov. Inslee doesn’t like the state’s proposed road usage charge bill
The latest Road Usage Charge bill had its first hearing before the state House Transportation Committee last week, and there was some surprising testimony.5 years ago
Pay-per-mile system gets first House hearing in Washington
Washington's transition from a gas tax to pay-per-mile takes another step Thursday, as the legislature is set to hear a bill on setting up the system.5 years ago
Washington state toll bill fees, penalties return in March
Washington state plans to start charging late fees and civil penalties on unpaid toll fees in March after their previous web upgrade.5 years ago
To pump or not to pump: Staff shortages could finally bring self-serve gas to Oregon
Is Oregon finally going to join the rest of the nation in allowing drivers to pump their own gas? It is one of two states that still doesn't allow it.5 years ago
New Seattle traffic engineer pushes safety as top priority
The Seattle Department of Transportation has a new lead traffic engineer -- Venu Nemani -- who's already working on ways to improve how we get around.5 years ago
Concrete worker strike crippling major construction projects in King County
After nearly two months since any concrete was delivered due to an ongoing strike, there is now concern that light rail expansion projects will be delayed.5 years ago
Market expert: Consumer confidence in electric vehicles is on the rise
Price, charging infrastructure, and range are the three improving indexes for gradual consumer confidence in electric vehicles.5 years ago
Major US airlines warn of flight disruptions Wednesday as new 5G service starts
Many airlines are warning of flight delays Wednesday as new 5G frequencies are fired up by cell phone companies that could interfere with landing.5 years ago
Reversible lane between SR 520 and I-5 under construction
The state Department of Transportation is ramping up work to add a reversible HOV lane between SR 520 and the I-5 express lanes in Seattle.5 years ago
WSDOT accuses Kittitas County of ‘misinformation’ on snow removal dispute
The head of the Washington State Department of Transportation is basically saying Kittitas County is lying about its snow removal complaint.5 years ago
Uncertainty surrounding COVID, work schedules brings changes to Puget Sound commute
Commute times typically see a dip over the winter holidays, but it springs right back after the first of the year. That didn't happen this year.5 years ago
WSDOT head tells legislature vaccine mandate had no impact on recent pass closures
The head of the Washington State Department of Transportation faced angry lawmakers Monday, asking if the vaccine mandate had an impact on pass closures.5 years ago
Blame the weather, not vaccine mandates, for the current pass closures
The mountain passes in Washington have recently been closed because of heavy snow and winds, not as a byproduct of WSDOT staffing shortages.5 years ago
Flying cars and bridge behemoths: 2021’s transportation curiosities and oddities
KIRO Radio's Chris Sullivan reviews his favorite transportation stories from 2021, including flying cars, mysterious roads, and a large concrete girder.5 years ago
Looking back at transportation around Western Washington in 2021
Projects delivered. Projects delayed. It's been another up and down year for transportation across Western Washington.5 years ago
State explores privacy issues, mileage tracking in road usage charge debate
Washington is considering a number of ideas (and running into roadblocks) as it struggles to begin a Road Usage Charge system.5 years ago
Washington tolling revenue still reeling from pandemic
It's a question we've been trying to answer throughout the COVID-19 pandemic: How much money has the state lost in tolling revenue?5 years ago
Violent crime plagues Sound Transit’s Mount Baker station
Sound Transit has stepped up its security measures after recent shootings at the Mount Baker station and emergency calls in Northgate.5 years ago
Seattle delivers on street resurfacing projects after pandemic delay
While the city's attention rests with more high-profile projects, SDOT has quietly kickstarted several street resurfacing projects.5 years ago
Sound Transit says light rail cable break after Apple Cup unprecedented
Sound Transit still doesn't know why the cable broke on a light rail train, stranding passengers in the tunnel last week after the Apple Cup.5 years ago
Are flying cars the real future of personal travel in the Northwest?
Local engineer Steve Tibbets envisions a future of on-demand, electric, personal air vehicles carrying us to our destinations.5 years ago
