King County erecting field hospitals for coronavirus patients
The first temporary field hospital to handle coronavirus patients is taking shape in Shoreline.7 years ago
Why not speed up road construction while roads are so empty?
Listeners have been asking about the protection of construction workers during this crisis, and why more projects aren't running now with empty roads.7 years ago
Seattle area buses, trains, and ferries see 50% drops in ridership
If you've been out driving lately, you know just how empty the roads are. Transit agencies are seeing similar drops in ridership.7 years ago
Mountains to Sound Greenway connection underway in Factoria
All the construction in Factoria is for an extension of the Mountains to Sound Greenway, a trail that connects Puget Sound with Ellensburg.7 years ago
Spring construction returns to I-90 to add auxiliary lanes
Orange barrels are going back up around the state as the spring construction season is now underway, and I-90 drivers will have some challenges over the next few weeks.7 years ago
Is coronavirus clearing the roads for Puget Sound commuters?
The Puget Sound region just experienced one of the oddest morning commutes in a long time, and coronavirus might be to blame.7 years ago
More headaches for Puget Sound drivers in aftermath of recent flooding
Drivers will remember all the detours they had to deal with during the flooding and all the delays. Drivers in a few areas need to prepare for continued delays in the aftermath.7 years ago
Eight month closure coming to route off Sammamish Plateau
There are only a few ways to get off the Sammamish Plateau, and the city is about to close one of them for the rest of the year.7 years ago
Olympia fights vandalism problems by funding artwork
People usually complain when they hear how much cities and the state pay for artwork on transportation projects, but in Olympia that money has helped deter vandalism.7 years ago
Orting fires shot across Sound Transit’s bow waiting for car tab lawsuit
While the courts figure out what to do with I-976, one small town in Pierce County is doing what it can to give drivers some relief.7 years ago
New bus-only lanes on Columbia Street to cut commute times
Thousands of commuters will be have faster, reliable trips through Seattle next week, as Metro Transit unveils its latest bus-only lanes on Columbia Street.7 years ago
State law allows passing of school buses in parking lots
According to state law, drivers can pass school buses with four way flashers on while in parking lots, but be careful and cautious when kids are around.7 years ago
Can Seattleites reporting phony accidents fool Google Maps?
We've talked about how you can fool apps like Google Maps when it comes to traffic, but one person might have finally found a solution.7 years ago
How to avoid penalties for Seattle tunnel tolls
How do you turn a $2 tunnel toll into $50 of penalties? You blow off your toll bills in the mail, a problem some drivers have encountered in recent months.7 years ago
Kitsap passenger ferry doubling service to meet demand
It looks like Kitsap Transit knew what it was doing when it first floated the idea of passenger-only ferry service to Seattle. Demand is so high that more boats are being added.7 years ago
WSDOT says Seattle tunnel working well on one year anniversary
One year after opening, the SR 99 tunnel appears to be the fastest way through downtown Seattle, especially during peak commuting hours.7 years ago
Traffic camera expansion in Seattle back on the table
Lawmakers in Olympia are pushing for an expansion of traffic camera enforcement in the downtown Seattle core and north to Lake Union.7 years ago
Washington youth sports in jeopardy as officials dwindle in numbers
What's the one thing athletes really need to compete? It's not equipment, cleats or even game plans. It's officials. And Washington is running out of them.7 years ago
Car tab relief debate heating up in Legislature
The battle over ST3 car tab relief and I-976 is heating up in Olympia as lawmakers look for ways to help taxpayers without gutting Sound Transit.7 years ago
Why Seattle tunnel toll prices are at the exit instead of entrance
Seattle's SR 99 tunnel has been tolled since early November, and we continue to get the same question: "Why are the toll signs at the exits and not the entrances?"7 years ago
New bill would crack down on uncovered loads, flying debris
Most of us have had a rock fly off of a truck and hit their windshield. The fight to require every load in our state be covered continues in Olympia.7 years ago
Archaeologist finds remnants of old Seattle during viaduct project
You might not realize that WSDOT has cultural resource specialist in every region. They are tasked with researching sites of potential projects.7 years ago
Don’t crowd the plows and other advice from WSDOT on driving in snow
The Washington State Department of Transportation has advice on how to stay safe when there's snow and ice on the roads.7 years ago
