KIRO Newsradio traffic reporter

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

Washington drivers need Montana’s new zipper merge signs

Many Washington drivers still don't get it. Does Washington state need to take a page from Montana to help drivers get the message about zipper merging?

8 years ago

Sound Transit narrowing down light rail options in Seattle

Sound Transit is considering options for light rail through Seattle. Some go beyond costs that were sold to voters in ST3. Seattle could be looking at new bridges or tunnels in town.

8 years ago

Warning to HOV violators: Troopers are out to get you

The penalties go up each time you get caught violating the distracted driving law. The first ticket costs $136. Why not apply the same rules to HOV (carpool) violations?

8 years ago

Seattle getting closer to Alaskan Way Viaduct closure

We are getting close to the closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, prompting traffic hell in Seattle. The new tunnel will open about three weeks after that.

8 years ago

I-90 lanes into Seattle are never coming back, and other changes

Big changes for I-90 drivers through the collector-distributor lanes. Ramp meters are coming to help ease the congestion into and through downtown Seattle.

8 years ago

Should there be a national standard for distracted driving?

All 50 states were able to agree on the .08 drunk driving standard. Maybe it's time to get everyone to agree on distracted driving laws across the United States.

8 years ago

Should Washington require a test for out-of-state drivers?

After a Chokepoint on lane sweeping, one KIRO Radio listener pointed out that the practice might not be illegal in other states. One state in particular sends a lot of drivers to Washington.

8 years ago

MLB All-Star: Stop pushing too hard on youth sports

Fall sports practices are up and running for youth sports. Former MLB All-Star says parents should stop pushing their kids so hard in one sport.

8 years ago

Traffic problem: Neighborhood asking for help with speeders

A KIRO Radio listener reached out about increased speeding and traffic that he is seeing in his Everett neighborhood. What can be done to slow things down on this neighborhood road?

8 years ago

Q&A: Left lane semi-trucks, lane sweeping, and school bus etiquette

We're getting close to back-to-school time so I thought I would open up the grab bag to celebrate the end of summer. Let's talk about semi-trucks in the left lane, lane sweeping, and school bus etiquette.

8 years ago

Milestones looming for I-405/167 project

Northbound I-405 is going to be down to just two lanes in Renton from about 167 to the Maple Valley Highway all weekend for a striping project.

8 years ago

A bridge connecting Sammamish and Bellevue?

Traffic in and out of Sammamish has gotten so bad that the city is flirting with some unusual solutions, including a bridge to Bellevue.

8 years ago

The summer construction blues return this weekend

The Blue Angels are gone. The Mariners are out of town. Now, it's back to reality for construction closures.

8 years ago

Solitary and unnoticed: The life of football specialists with the Seahawks

Football specialists -- like place kickers, punters and long snappers -- only get noticed when making an exceptional play or for screwing-up big time.

8 years ago

The two golden rules of roundabouts

With two new roundabouts going in on a popular commuter route in Snohomish County in August, it's time to give drivers a refresher course. It's time for Roundabout 101.

8 years ago

Why can’t we have more all-walk intersections in Seattle?

Cars, bikes, buses, and streetcars usually get the blame for downtown Seattle's congestion, but what role do pedestrians play creating traffic backups?