Drivers worry state will increase Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls
Drivers say they worry the Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls will increase, making the drive too expensive. But those drivers have people going to bat for them.9 years ago
WSDOT promises fix to daily Renton to Bellevue mess
I-405 and 167 drivers in Renton have seen quite a change in their drive over the last year as phase two of the Express Toll Lane system began construction.9 years ago
Should side streets be locals-only during rush hour?
One New Jersey town is taking a bold approach to combating traffic congestion. Its side streets are locals-only during the morning and afternoon commutes.9 years ago
Setting the ground rules for HOV lanes
Drivers continue to ask questions about HOV lanes and left-lane camping, especially because some of our HOV lanes in Puget Sound are not always HOV lanes.9 years ago
Lawmakers consider car-tab payment plans, traffic cameras
Besides bills that would require Sound Transit to use much more realistic car-tab valuations, there are a few other transportation issues before lawmakers.9 years ago
Chokepoints: 451 additional lane miles needed to fix region’s congestion
Eliminating congestion on our region's main roadways would take hundreds of additional lane miles and billions of dollars.9 years ago
A refresher on Washington’s distracted driving law
No more Mr. Nice Washington State Trooper. Authorities are fully enforcing the state's distracted driving laws after months of taking it easy.9 years ago
What would life be like without the I-405 toll lanes?
The state's top legal office says the I-405 express toll lanes do not have to go away. But what would the commute be like if we returned to the old system?9 years ago
Chokepoints: Shoulder driving coming to I-90 – eventually
New signs were recently installed along I-90, alerting drivers that peak-use shoulder lane was coming to the corridor between Eastgate and Issaquah.9 years ago
I-405 toll lanes not making the grade after 2 years
According to WSDOT's two-year report, the I-405 Express Toll Lanes did not meet both benchmarks set out by the Legislature to keep them in operation.9 years ago
WSDOT pushes Seattle tunnel’s opening date up
The Washington State DOT revised the Seattle tunnel's opening date, but this time it's in the public's favor, according to the project administrator.9 years ago
Officials consider maximum $2.50 toll for new Seattle tunnel
The Washington State Transportation Commission is exploring options for setting a Seattle tunnel toll once the viaduct is torn down.9 years ago
Chokepoints: Pay-per-mile experiment needs more diverse driver pool
The state has approximately 4,300 drivers to choose from for its pay-per-mile program. The problem is that it isn't a very diverse pool.9 years ago
Bainbridge Island bike path makes for slow go at ferry terminal
Construction on the Sound to Olympics Trail, along Highway 305 on Bainbridge Island, has finally begun.9 years ago
Chokepoints: Is it time to ban bikes from Seattle sidewalks?
KIRO listener Jane is one of many listeners who have asked me about bicyclists riding on Seattle's sidewalks.9 years ago
Chokepoints: Seattle sacrifices two lanes for new streetcar
Seattle is going ahead with the First Avenue streetcar project, even though the two current streetcar lines are falling well below ridership expectations.9 years ago
Chokepoints: Why bicyclists don’t have to use bike lanes
This a grab-bag edition of Chokepoints where we answer a variety of traffic-related questions.9 years ago
Chokepoints: Another Seattle bike lane angers residents
A new bike lane in Northwest Seattle is frustrating drivers who argue there's another protected lane just four blocks away.9 years ago
Final weekend of major I-5 closures this year
We have one final weekend of major I-5 closures to get through before we can put a bow on the northbound construction.9 years ago
Confirmed: Semi-trucks aren’t allowed to camp in the left lane in many areas
If drivers camping in the left lane is the number one pet peeve on Washington roads, semi-trucks using the left lane might be number two.9 years ago
Chokepoints: Milestones coming for I-5 Tacoma construction
It's pretty obvious how bad traffic is along I-5 in Tacoma. That section of the freeway has been under construction almost endlessly for about 20 years.9 years ago
Chokepoints: Ellensburg brewery joins zipper merge crusade
The Iron Horse Brewery in Ellensburg has joined the crusade to change driver behavior when it comes to properly merging in Washington.9 years ago
Will Washington drivers really be charged per mile?
Washington will try a new way of paying for its roads by charging for every mile driven. Will the state trade the gas tax for a new tax?9 years ago
