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
20 months into the closure, workers return to West Seattle Bridge
Workers finally returned to the closed West Seattle Bridge on Monday, promising to have it open to the public by the middle of 2022.5 years ago
Washington tow truck drivers beg state lawmakers for more protection on roads
Tow truck drivers are begging the state Legislature for more protection after a deadly year on Washington's roads.5 years ago
Washington State Ferries to slowly start returning normal service this week
Ferry riders have been struggling with a reduced sailing schedule for about a month now, but there could be some service improvements coming.5 years ago
Light rail trains finally testing on East Link tracks
Light rail cars are running on the East Link tracks in the first phase of systems integration testing before service begins in 2023.5 years ago
WSDOT workforce shortage could mean more closed roads this winter
The vaccine mandate and a global lack of workers is expected to impact the state's ability to clear the snow from roads and keep the mountain passes open.5 years ago
Improvements to I-5 through JBLM have been ‘game-changer’ for congestion
A new HOV lane on I-5 through JBLM has led to across-the-board decreases in congestion along what's historically been a problematic roadway.5 years ago
WSDOT stepping up its game with revamped website
This weekend, the Washington State Department of Transportation will unveil its new website, promising a much more user-friendly experience.5 years ago
After 20 years of work on I-5 in Tacoma, what’s another six months between friends?
The I-5 HOV construction in Tacoma won't be finished until summer 2022, which is not what drivers or the state Department of Transportation wanted to hear.5 years ago
Tacoma drivers face another delay to I-5 HOV project
The I-5 HOV project in Tacoma and new southbound Puyallup River Bridge expected to be finished by the end of the year will not be done until next summer.5 years ago
Is it time to sell Washington ferry naming rights to raise money?
We know the ferries don't have the money or the staff to run their full operations. But is it time to think way outside the box to fund the ferry system?5 years ago
WSDOT archaeologist solves mystery of structure under Maple Valley Highway
The Maple Valley Highway finally reopened to all traffic Wednesday after an unexpected discovery pushed a weekend culvert project out three days.5 years ago
WSDOT accounts for 21% of state employees fired over vaccine mandate
Of 1,887 state employees that lost their jobs over the vaccine mandate, the largest group was from the Washington State Department of Transportation.5 years ago
King County crews find mystery structure under Maple Valley Highway
You never know what you'll find when you dig in this corner of the country. Road crews found that out this weekend when fixing a culvert under Highway 169.5 years ago
Getting to Climate Pledge Arena 101: Prepare to ditch the car
The old ways of getting to the arena in downtown Seattle have intentionally been made more difficult so that public transit is a more palatable option.5 years ago
Why there are bumps along I-5 through downtown Seattle (and when they’ll go away)
When KIRO Radio's Dave Ross asks you to update something for him, you do it. So what's with those annoying bumps on I-5 SB out of downtown Seattle?5 years ago
