I-405 improvements could be delayed under trimmed-down budget plans
Planned improvements to I-405 face sizable delays under updated transportation budget plans proposed by state lawmakers this week.6 years ago
‘We need to keep the lights on’: New transportation plans focus on keeping state afloat
Plans for large-scale transportation packages are on the back burner now, as the state Legislature focuses on trying to survive the impacts of the pandemic.6 years ago
One year after West Seattle Bridge closure, there’s ‘a light at the end of the bridge’
One year ago today, Seattle bridge engineers looked at the expanding cracks on the West Seattle Bridge and made the call to shut it down.6 years ago
Washington expected to raise, expand tolls on freeways over pandemic losses
Tolls are expected to go up on several freeways this year, as the state deals with a significant loss of revenue related to the pandemic.6 years ago
Light rail disruptions coming every weekend in April
Sound Transit is set to tie in power and signal systems for the light rail to the Eastside, but has to shut down service through downtown Seattle to do it.6 years ago
City sets $175 million price tag for repairs to West Seattle Bridge
The city has officially set a $175 million budget to include all costs for West Seattle Bridge repairs, with requests for bids going public Wednesday.6 years ago
Puget Sound traffic on major routes is nearing return to pre-pandemic levels
You probably noticed it on the roads over the last week or so: Traffic is getting close to being where it was before the pandemic.6 years ago
Construction pain coming this weekend for West Seattle, Lake Washington
Construction on the First Avenue South Bridge and Montlake Lid will get in the way for drivers this weekend out of West Seattle and across Lake Washington.6 years ago
Could Sound Transit push a head tax to make up deficit?
With Sound Transit staring down an $11.5 billion shortfall, it could use its authority to push for a business head tax to raise funds.6 years ago
Prepping for another West Seattle commuter headache
This is not the news people in West Seattle want to hear, with another route in and out of the community now facing lane closures.6 years ago
A reminder for safe driving near school buses as kids return to class
As some schools return to in-person learning and school buses are on the road for the first time in a year, let's remember when it's safe to pass.6 years ago
Another Boeing plane makes emergency landing with potential engine issue
For the third time in three days, a Boeing jet with potential engine problems had to make an emergency landing. The incidents are not thought to be related.6 years ago
Bill to require zipper merge education in Washington reemerges
State Rep. Jesse Young is back with another attempt to get the zipper merge put into the state drivers' education program.6 years ago
Is Boeing’s BFF looking for a new friend?
Boeing and Southwest Airlines have been best friends for 50 years, but is Southwest looking for a new partner as it looks to expand its fleet?6 years ago
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
