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?8 years ago
Blue Angels aren’t just stopping traffic on I-90 bridge
The Blue Angels aren't just going to shut down I-90 for drivers this week. They will be stopping work on Sound Transit light rail.8 years ago
Cryptic symbols and mystery ribbons on the freeway
You drive by abandoned vehicles on the side of the freeway every day. Many are all marked up with cryptic messages. What does it all mean?8 years ago
Washington’s pay-per-mile program six months in
We're about six months into Washington state's pay-per-mile pilot project, and it's apparently going well.8 years ago
Is Kitsap County’s passenger-only ferry worth the investment?
The risky experiment of running fast ferry service from Kitsap County to Seattle is now a year old. Has it been worth the investment?8 years ago
Distracted driving one year into tougher restrictions
It's been just about a year since the new distracted driving law went into effect, but there seems to be the same amount of people on their phones as before.8 years ago
Fish culvert work to shut down road to Granite Falls for 13 days
Highway 92 drivers have survived two weekend closures at Machias Road as the state replaces the fish culvert on Little Pilchuck Creek. This time, it's 13 straight days of closures into Granite Falls starting Friday.8 years ago
When to travel for July 4th holiday
KIRO Radio 97.3 FM's Chris Sullivan has a few suggestions for when you should hit the road during the latest edition of Chokepoints.8 years ago
HOV ramp rules, left turn lanes and more in the Chokepoints grab bag
We are digging into the Chokepoints Grab Bag today to answer your traffic questions.8 years ago
