Bill to punish HOV violators still alive in the Legislature
Plans to punish HOV lane violators is still alive in the Legislature, and the potential penalties will get your attention.8 years ago
New fix looks to eliminate daily backups on Renton interchange
The 405/167 interchange in Renton is one of the most congested areas in the state. The backups are miles long nearly every day. But a fix from the state is finally starting to take shape.8 years ago
Is state trying to change toll benchmarks because they can’t meet them?
Through the first three years, the I-405 express toll lanes have generated nearly $75 million, $50 million more than the operations costs. But the lanes have never met the average speed benchmark over the entire corridor.8 years ago
Washington’s road usage tax ends its testing phase
Washington has been testing a road usage tax with volunteer drivers. The testing phase has ended for the pay-per-mile proposal. Now it's time to look at the data.8 years ago
Lake Stevens Highway 9 project changes again
Plans for lowering Highway 9 under a newly-constructed interchange in Lake Stevens have changed. Lowering is out and roundabouts are in.8 years ago
Hitting HOV violators where it hurts — their wallets
Some HOV violators feel that the fine for misusing the carpool lane is the cost of doing businesses. But soon, that cost could be getting much more expensive.8 years ago
Bills introduced for helmet-less motorcycling, lane splitting
Helmets and lane-splitting. Once again, there are attempts in the legislature to give motorcycle riders more freedom on the roads.8 years ago
The new SR 99 tunnel is opening: So, now what?
The new SR 99 tunnel is likely opening in just a few days in Seattle, and drivers need to be ready for using this new route and develop some new habits.8 years ago
New bill requiring education on zipper merge headed to Olympia
A bill that would mandate zipper merge education and testing for all new drivers is headed to the Washington State Legislature.8 years ago
Will I-90 be closed for Sound Transit light rail construction?
Sound Transit is nearing 50 percent completion of light rail expansion to the Eastside. But will the agency need to shut-down I-90 to complete the link to Mercer Island?8 years ago
‘Where did everyone go’ during first week of Viadoom?
Seattle survived week one of Viadoom, and I must admit that I'm a bit surprised. Things went relatively smooth. Where did all the drivers go?8 years ago
Seattle’s halted streetcar project will resume, at higher cost
The City of Seattle is putting its halted streetcar project back on the tracks, but at a much higher cost, and extended timeline.8 years ago
Will SPD hammer drivers with tickets, towing during viaduct closure?
The City of Seattle said it's ready to handle the upcoming three week closure of Highway 99 through Seattle, but just how far is it willing to go to keep the streets open?8 years ago
How the viaduct closure will affect light rail, Sounder, and freight trains
With the Alaskan Way Viaduct closure just away, KIRO listeners are hitting us up on their commutes about what they can do to get around. Today, I'm talking light rail and Sounder service as options.8 years ago
Port of Seattle preps for Alaskan Way Viaduct closure
We have a lot of truck drivers that listen to Seattle's Morning News, and they have been hitting me up for any info on potential changes to Port of Seattle operations because of the Highway 99 closure.8 years ago
Viadoom video: Sullivan breaks down Everett to Seattle commute
There's no way to really predict how the permanent closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct will affect the commute from Everett to Seattle. But here's a few thoughts.8 years ago
Sully’s last Chokepoint of 2018, and a final Viadoom warning
I want to send you into the New Year with some positive stories from the Chokepoint desk, but first I have to warn you one more time in 2018 of the impending viaduct closure, and the mayhem to follow.8 years ago
Less traffic in Kenmore despite bridge closure
The 68th Avenue Bridge in Kenmore remained closed through Wednesday morning after a construction mishap created a sinkhole under the south approach to the bridge on Monday night.8 years ago
Sinkhole forms under Kenmore bridge, snarling Tuesday morning traffic
A sinkhole appeared in the middle of a road just before the 68th Avenue bridge in Kenmore. It has caused massive traffic backups as crews scramble to repair it.8 years ago
WSDOT ingenuity could solve bicylists’ complaints on 520 Bridge
After cyclists complained of being bounced around by the 520 bridge, WSDOT took it upon itself to address the issue using their feedback with a little ingenuity.8 years ago
Just how long does it take to clear the average crash?
Every eight minutes and 18 seconds between July and September, the state's incident response trucks were called to handle some sort of incident. That's nearly 16,000 problems they responded-to in the third quarter of this year.8 years ago
How crews will fill in Seattle’s Battery Street Tunnel
There's a lot of talk about the demise of Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct, or the opening of the new modern tunnel. But there are also plans to shut down the Battery Street Tunnel, too. This is how.8 years ago
Seattle to tweak signals in real-time during Hwy 99 closure
We cannot underscore just how significant the congestion in Seattle will be when the Alaskan Way Viaduct closes for good on January 11.8 years ago
