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
New overpass could be game changer for commuters stuck in I-5 traffic near JBLM
This year is going to be a huge year for I-5 commuters through Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Drivers need to prepare for moving lanes, closures, and some major milestones.7 years ago
How a Kennewick DUI case spurred a court ruling on turn signals
The Washington State Supreme Court ruled that turn signals were mandatory, the result of an odd court challenge over a DUI.7 years ago
New Year’s resolutions behind the wheel
For your resolutions, let 2020 be the year of the Zipper Merge and better overall merging habits and technique. Please let it also be the year we stop left-lane camping.7 years ago
Colman Dock construction to mess with ferry riders
Seattle ferry riders need to start preparing for service disruptions and schedule changes. Colman Dock construction is going to cramp your style at the start of the year.7 years ago
Could be ‘several decades’ before pay-per-mile tax takes effect
Despite clearing a major hurdle, it could be a long time before a possible pay-per-mile tax ever gets enacted in Washington state.7 years ago
60 mph speed limit returns to problematic stretch of I-5 in Tacoma
The speed limit is going back to normal on I-5 in Tacoma, but not for the entire stretch of the freeway.7 years ago
I-90 milestone reached, but I-976 looms over next phase
WSDOT reached a major milestone on I-90 construction at Snoqualmie Pass, but the future is unclear with I-976's implementation on the horizon.7 years ago
Mystery road explained along I-5 in Marysville
Drivers have been asking me for months about what looks like a road being built alongside I-5 between Everett and Marysville.7 years ago
Major construction about to start on Lynnwood light rail extension
A $2.9 billion light rail project is still on schedule in Lynnwood, with construction kicking off now that trees have been removed from the area.7 years ago
How is Expedia impacting Seattle commute?
Expect a moving target on congestion in this spot as more Expedia employees move in and as drivers continue to divert from the tunnel.7 years ago
Traffic patterns begin to emerge with tolling in SR 99 tunnel
The state was preparing for up to 35 percent diversion from the tunnel. The first few commutes with tolling in effect saw diversion over 20 percent.7 years ago
