Renton’s unconventional method to fight street racing
For years, Renton has had a consistent problem with street racing. City officials believe they now have a solution -- close all the streets.9 years ago
Old Tacoma bridge closing for 9 months
The I-5 construction in Tacoma has been getting all the attention lately, but a major commuter route into the city is about to be shut down for nine months.9 years ago
First weekend of closures on Everett trestle expected to snarl traffic
Snohomish and Lake Stevens are going to lose their primary access to I-5 for six weekends as the Washington State Department of Transportation repaves the Hewitt Avenue Trestle.9 years ago
Trooper Talk: Distracted driving, left-lane camping rampant in Seattle-area
For today's Trooper Talk, we tackle two of the most common problems drivers message me about: Distracted driving and left-lane camping.9 years ago
Loss of shortcut backing up main roads in Puyallup
A popular alternative to South Meridian or Highway 512 into Puyallup and for avoiding SR 167 into Sumner won't be an option for some time.9 years ago
You left what on a King County Metro bus?
Lose your keys, phone, or industrial blower? You might want to visit King County Metro's lost and found office. You'd be surprised by what you can find there.9 years ago
Temporary lane configuration still causing problems for I-90 drivers
A temporary lane configuration created by the "Revive I-5" project continues to cause big problems for drivers on I-90.9 years ago
Seattle’s attempt to reduce cut-through traffic feels ‘incomplete’
The city cut intersections in half about eight months ago to try and reduce cut-through traffic between Aurora and Greenwood.9 years ago
SR 167 to Tacoma is years in the making
Pierce County has waited 30 years for the state to finish SR 167. It was never designed to stop in Puyallup like it does today.9 years ago
Pierce Transit mulls the future of congested Highway 7
Pierce County drivers worry Highway 7 is about to be put on a diet for the benefit of mass transit. Pierce Transit says that's not the case.9 years ago
Seattle tunnel may open in October, if pieces fall into place
Years late, the Seattle tunnel is taking shape as crews complete the final steps before the grand opening that could happen by October of this year.9 years ago
Milestones on the horizon for I-5 project in Tacoma
Construction on the HOV project along I-5 through Tacoma is set to finish in 2022. But drivers need to prepare for more road closures before that happens.9 years ago
Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff addresses the elephant in the room
Peter Rogoff admits there were problems with his management style. However, he says those issues have been addressed and the agency is moving forward.9 years ago
Sound Transit CEO pleads with Congress not to eliminate critical funding
Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff is in Washington D.C. pleading for Congress to keep the agency's necessary federal funding intact.9 years ago
There’s no fix for the daily crawl along State Route 522
Though a portion of State Route 522 was expanded east of the Snohomish River, there are no plans to widen the congested roadway in the other direction.9 years ago
Could ridesharing on the water work in Western Washington?
With traffic getting worse and worse in Western Washington, could ridesharing for boats work across Lake Washington and Puget Sound?9 years ago
Mercer Street ramp meters go active this weekend
Drivers will see new ramp meters on the Mercer Street ramps to I-5 this weekend. WSDOT assures Chris Sullivan they will not impact Mercer Street in a negative way.9 years ago
Lake Stevens trapped by the Highway 2 trestle
There is no doubt that Snohomish County needs to add capacity to Highway 2 to handle the explosive growth east of I-5. A new trestle will be built, but the state hasn’t figured out how to pay for it. Inching closer to relief on I-5 into Marysville Tolling could play a role, but is that […]9 years ago
Open letter to City of Seattle
If anyone still wondered where you, the commuter or tourist or downtown worker or even freeway user, ranked in the City of Seattle's mind, you got the final answer on Friday.9 years ago
Has the Kitsap fast ferry service finally hit its stride?
The fast ferry service between Bremerton and Seattle has struggled for months. Now, leadership believes things are beginning to turn around.9 years ago
Inching closer to relief on I-5 into Marysville
The northbound drive between Everett and Marysville remains one of the worst drives in our region. It backs up for miles seven days a week, at all hours.9 years ago
Seattle tunnel will force many drivers to re-think their commute
With the Seattle tunnel expected to open to traffic sometime this fall, it's time to start thinking about how your commute is going to change.9 years ago
Ramp meters coming to I-5 at Mercer, state says won’t make ‘mess’ worse
Major changes are coming for how you get on the freeway at Mercer Street in Seattle.9 years ago