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
West Seattle Bridge shoring work nears completion
The work to shore-up the cracking West Seattle Bridge is nearly complete, but the repairs will then need to stand up to the cold, winter weather ahead.6 years ago
Camera enforcement going up on Lower Spokane Street Bridge
Asking people to avoid the Lower Spokane Street Bridge hasn't worked. So now the city is putting in photo enforcement, with plans to ticket drivers.6 years ago
SR 520 Bridge tolls expected to rise to make up for COVID shortfall
Your trip across the State Route 520 Bridge is likely to get more expensive as tolls are expected to increase to make up for the lack of drivers.6 years ago
New Mukilteo ferry terminal set to open in December
Mukilteo is finally getting its new ferry terminal, and it promises to improve congestion and give riders a much better experience.6 years ago
WSDOT prepares to attack daily chokepoint in Everett on SR 526
Northbound I-5 between south Everett and Highway 2 is the cause of a daily backup due to the traffic coming from Paine Field and Mukilteo on SR 526.6 years ago
Mayor Durkan chooses to repair rather than replace West Seattle Bridge
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan apparently leaned toward replacing the cracking West Seattle Bridge when the it was closed in March. Eight months later, she's decided to go the repair route.6 years ago
How to avoid being ‘that driver’ on snowy roads in Washington passes
When I saw a tiny Smart Car on social media trying to make it up the pass in the snow, I decided it was time to call class into session.6 years ago
Southbound I-5 near Mountlake Terrace to close as Sound Transit goes over freeway
Another milestone for Sound Transit should be reached this weekend, as the Lynnwood extension begins its journey over I-5.6 years ago
I-405 express toll lane expansion work ramping up
Drivers have been using the I-405 express toll lanes from Bellevue to Lynnwood for five years. Now it's time to expand that system from Bellevue to Renton.6 years ago
Despite fewer cars on roads, Puget Sound traffic congestion still difficult to predict
What's the difference between a heavy congestion day and an easy day on the roads with so many people still working from home?6 years ago
