Why all Metro buses will stop in the middle of their routes Friday
They will be on a limited weekday schedule on Friday, but it is a very important day for Metro drivers. It's a day they remember one of their own killed in the line of duty.8 years ago
How to beat Thanksgiving travel this week
Thanksgiving travel is going to be rough this week, but there are ways to beat it. What to know about heading to the airport or hitting the road this week.8 years ago
4 years of I-5 construction comes to a close in Tacoma, now for the next part
An overpass project that started more than four years ago will finally come to an end in Tacoma, and drivers will get to use three new bridges. Enjoy while you can -- there's one more project to go and that will last 2.5 years.8 years ago
Can you slalom through Seattle’s monorail columns on 5th Avenue?
A recent on-air debate about driving back-and-forth between the concrete columns under Seattle's monorail spurred a short investigation, and a shocking traffic revelation.8 years ago
Stagger government employees to improve Seattle traffic
Seattle is nearing the "period of maximum constraint" when traffic is expected to dramatically stall. Would Seattle traffic be improved if public employees who need face-to-face contact started work at later times?8 years ago
Late merging ends for NB I-5 Express Lanes in Seattle
The Washington State Department of Transportation made a small change in the entrance to the northbound I-5 express lanes last week, but it is going to have a big impact on how that stretch of freeway operates.8 years ago
Traffic hack: How to beat congestion at the Sea-Tac Airport cell phone lot
I'm not sure if you have used the cell phone lot at Sea-Tac Airport lately, but it can be a challenge to get out of, especially when the airport is busy, which is nearly all of the time.8 years ago
City of Everett listens to speeding complaints, awards ‘your speed’ sign
Steve Schneider insisted that drivers were speeding through his Everett neighborhood, most likely bi-passing part of I-5. He reached out to Chokepoints. After collecting some data, the city is going to change a few things.8 years ago
I-90 commuters are about to get some relief driving into Seattle
WSDOT took away a lane on the connector between I-90 and I-5 in Seattle. Now, drivers could get that crucial 1,000 feet of merging distance back.8 years ago
Seattle wants to expand traffic camera tickets to include other violations
Red light cameras. Speed zone cameras. They might be getting some company on Seattle's streets as Mayor Jenny Durkan plans to expand their use into other violations.8 years ago
Seattle rapid response team has been quietly training, already helping drivers
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan unveiled a rapid response team to fix traffic-snarling incidents ASAP and get drivers moving. But the team has been quietly training for years, and has even been helping drivers already.8 years ago
Neighbors continue to fight against Everett speeders
After complaining to Everett officials about speeders in his neighborhood, the city gave this concerned neighbor a radar gun to collect data. And he's made good use of it.8 years ago
Easy drive to Pullman this weekend? Not so fast my friend
GameDay comes to Eastern Washington for the first time after a long wait for WSU fans. Expect a Crimson Caravan across the state for this one event. That means traffic ... a lot of traffic.8 years ago
Closures expected for final Alaskan Way Viaduct inspection this weekend
The Alaskan Way Viaduct is due for its final safety inspection before coming down in January of next year, and drivers can expect closures all weekend long as a result.8 years ago
Colman Dock preps for unusual weekend, modified ferry schedule
Your ferry trip out of Colman Dock is going to look a lot different this weekend as the musical chairs for queuing continues. Sailings are also going to be impacted.8 years ago
Weekend closures mark last chance to drive under Alaskan Way Viaduct
Expect multiple closures across SR-99 and I-5 this weekend, as lines are repainted on Seattle's waterfront to move lanes out from under the Alaskan Way Viaduct.8 years ago
East Link project hits 30 percent completion as Seattle construction begins
Up until now, most of the construction on Sound Transit's East Link light rail extension to Bellevue and Redmond has been limited to the Eastside, but starting this weekend, Seattle drivers will feel the impact.8 years ago
New Chehalis I-5 overpass comes down to 60-hour closure
A 60-hour closure. That's all Chehalis drivers have left to endure before getting their new overpass on I-5.8 years ago
Weekend roadwork expected to cause delays
Emergency road repairs are going to make getting around the region much tougher this weekend.8 years ago
Temporary 520 fix might save bus riders 5-6 minutes into Seattle
The Washington State Department of Transportation is about to make a small tweak recommended by daily commuters that should shave a few minutes off the westbound 520 drive in Seattle.8 years ago
Prepare now for life without the Alaskan Way Viaduct
We may be months away from construction shutting down the Alaskan Way corridor in 2019, but preparing now could save your commute when traffic snarls in January.8 years ago
All hands on deck for Highway 99 tunnel drill
Seattle first responders are going to be pushed to the max on Thursday as a full-scale emergency drill is carried out inside the new Highway 99 tunnel.8 years ago
Traffic is finally returning to normal on I-90
The Washington Department of Transportation has opened-up the newly refurbished and widened I-90 eastbound lanes, east of Snoqualmie Pass. Wildlife will soon get to enjoy something new too.8 years ago
