It turns out Washington residents can’t drive in the snow
Crashes over the weekend were up 300% compared to a normal weekend without snow. There were 386 crashes in King County alone, and 196 in Snohomish County.6 years ago
Pay per mile gains steam in the legislative background in Olympia
Behind the scenes in the Washington state Legislature, plans to transition away from the gas tax to a pay-per-mile plan are still moving forward.6 years ago
Is King County Metro enforcing the mask mandate?
King County Metro drivers may remind passengers that masks are required, but won't necessarily enforce the rule. Sound Transit has a more aggressive policy.6 years ago
Are passenger-only ferries the key to solving our congestion?
The Puget Sound Regional Council just finished a one year study on the feasibility of passenger-only ferry service around Puget Sound.6 years ago
State bill pushes for more online DOL services to reduce backlog
The Department of Licensing believes it'll have a backlog of nearly 1.5 million requests by the end of the year, but a new bill aims to help reduce that.6 years ago
Washington lawmakers begin to negotiate on increased gas tax, carbon fees
Washington state lawmakers have begun negotiations on a transportation package, which would include an increased gas tax and carbon fees.6 years ago
Reconnection of Seattle’s Montlake neighborhood begins this weekend
Eastbound SR 520 will close for construction work this weekend between Montlake Blvd and 92nd Ave NE as workers begin to build the new lid over the freeway.6 years ago
Boeing reports record $11.9 billion loss in 2020 amid pandemic, 737 MAX struggles
In a report released Wednesday, Boeing revealed that it suffered a nearly $12 billion loss in 2020, a record number for the company.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee pauses key road projects to focus on fish passage improvements
That's the battle brewing in Olympia, with Gov. Inslee pausing several key road projects, choosing instead to push money toward fish passage removals.6 years ago
Whistleblower concerned that ‘potential defects’ remain in 737 MAX
A new whistleblower report questions whether Boeing's troubled 737 MAX aircraft is actually safe enough to fully return to service across the globe.6 years ago
Weekend closures in Seattle area will get in your way
With the holidays behind us, it's time to return to regularly scheduled construction closures around the Puget Sound region every weekend.6 years ago
Boeing 737 MAX returns to the skies over Canada
A 737 MAX is flying in Canada on Thursday, as Boeing's once-troubled jet continues its gradual return to service across the globe.6 years ago
Sound Transit estimates soar and trains start running to Northgate
There's been a lot of Sound Transit news -- good and bad -- the last few weeks. Test trains are running to Northgate, but the budget is not in good shape.6 years ago
Democratic lawmakers propose massive gas tax increase to fund transportation
House Transportation Committee chair Jake Fey unveiled a bold $26 billion, 16-year transportation package on Tuesday that increases the state gas tax.6 years ago
The Lower Spokane Street Bridge access dilemma
Who gets to use the Lower Spokane Street Bridge during the emergency closure of the high bridge continues to be an issue for West Seattle residents.6 years ago
Passenger locomotives run for first time on tracks since deadly Nisqually crash
For the first time since the deadly Amtrak derailment in December 2017, passenger train cars will again be running on those very same tracks.6 years ago
Washington ferry ridership drops to lowest levels in almost 50 years
Newly-released data reveals that in 2020, the Washington ferry system saw its lowest ridership numbers since Gerald Ford was in the White House.6 years ago
WSDOT more than $1 billion in the red, gets ‘basically a bag of beer nuts’ in federal funds
WSDOT head Roger Millar said the agency is coming up $1.3 billion short of its projections, after a year that saw its revenue take a serious dip.6 years ago
Lower Spokane Street Bridge traffic cameras are now active
People driving illegally on Seattle's Lower Spokane Street Bridge can expect a $75 ticket in the mail, starting Monday, with cameras now operational.6 years ago
Tacoma freeways near end of 20-plus year construction cycle (kind of)
The state is about to move what is believed to be the biggest girder ever made in the United States into place over the Puyallup River in Tacoma.6 years ago
New Mukilteo ferry terminal has opened to passengers
For 63 years, the old Mukilteo ferry terminal has served passengers heading back and forth to Whidbey Island. The new terminal opened on Tuesday evening.6 years ago
Seattle cancels plans to repair five bridges after costs soar 991%
Plans to fix 16 important bridges across the city of Seattle are now in jeopardy due to skyrocketing costs after more intense study.6 years ago
Light rail, diverging diamonds, sunken ships and other positive transportation stories for 2020
Transportation was not immune to the hardships felt across the board in this pandemic. There has been so much bad transportation news this year, it's time to focus on the positives.6 years ago
