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
What are those mysterious white blocks in Tacoma?
What are the mysterious stacks of giant foam chunks near the old Puyallup River Bridge? KIRO Radio traffic reporter Chris Sullivan investigates.8 years ago
POSTPONED: WSDOT is finally shutting down Highway 2
The state has cried wolf twice before, but the Washington State Department of Transportation said it's seriously shutting down Westbound Highway 2 for construction this weekend.8 years ago
WSDOT wants to give you a bridge and a million bucks
Meridian Street Bridge in Puyallup has got to go, especially after sitting around for nearly three years. And the state will help pay for you to take it off its hands.8 years ago
Drive time: How we calculate travel times on Washington roads
How do radio traffic reporters form their estimates when they report on the "drive time," commute routes, and other traffic-related news? Chris Sullivan explains the process.9 years ago
The state’s dilemma of safety versus noise
To rumble or to mumble? That is the question facing traffic engineers who want to keep you safe but want to keep the roads quiet.9 years ago
What should we name the new Seattle tunnel?
What should the new Seattle tunnel be called? The new Seattle tunnel is set to open this fall and it's still without a name.9 years ago
Granite Falls drivers to pay with their time for fish restoration
Granite Falls drivers are going to lose their primary route to Highway 9 several times this summer to make sure that migrating fish have better access to spawning grounds.9 years ago
Drivers will have to endure I-90 lane configuration for months
When will we get our normal lanes into downtown Seattle from I-90? The state says it could be months.9 years ago
Weekend road closure won’t make travel in Seattle easy for anyone
Two road closures in the Puget Sound region will undoubtedly cause traffic delays this weekend.9 years ago
State tackles dangerous intersections near I-405
The state is looking to make two intersections near I-405 that have higher than average collision rate safer for commuters.9 years ago
Sound Transit’s Lynnwood expansion keeps getting pricier
The budget for Sound Transit's expansion to Lynnwood keeps getting more expensive. Why? Because of expectations from the federal government.9 years ago
