KIRO Newsradio traffic reporter

Chris Sullivan

Chris Sullivan is a traffic reporter for KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. He cares deeply about the amount of time you spend sitting in Seattle traffic. Email Chris at csullivan@kiroradio.com

Head of Washington ferries says cross-training could be important step forward

A few years ago, ferry service was being cancelled a lot more than it does today, but staffing is a huge issue facing the ferry system.
10 years ago

More Marysville jobs could add to area traffic woes

Locals are aiming to create more Marysville jobs, but the roads need a little work before the small town can make that happen.
10 years ago

Big delays coming for Bainbridge Island commuters

The only link between Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County is scheduled to be cleaned starting Feb. 13. The work is expected to cause delays.
10 years ago

Removing Pierce County from Sound Transit taxing district would be ‘chaotic’

Many Pierce County voters have asked why they should continue to pay for a service when the voters turned down the latest Sound Transit measure.
10 years ago

Should lawmakers OK lane-splitting for motorcycle riders?

A new bill being discussed in Olympia would allow a form of lane-splitting in Washington and help motorcycle riders avoid becoming stuck in traffic.
10 years ago

Sound Transit critic proposes bill to hold Board more accountable

The people who decide how the Sound Transit 3 tax money will be spent are part of an un-elected board of directors. There's now a bill in Olympia that would change that.
10 years ago

Be prepared for this Kenmore bridge replacement

A Kenmore bridge project is just starting up. The city will replace its heavily trafficked bridge over the Sammamish River. It's expected to cause delays.
10 years ago

Small town Bothell getting big city makeover

Bothell Way's makeover is an example of how smaller cities are growing up, and drawing a crowd, around their big-city neighbors.
10 years ago

This Washington legislation is the ‘low-key way’ to make sure everybody can drive

In one year, your Washington state driver's license will no longer get you on an airplane or into a federal facility.
10 years ago

WSDOT remedies for troublesome Highway 9 chokepoint

The daily Highway 9 chokepoint at Woodinville and Snohomish is rough and getting rougher. The state has some changes aimed at making traffic better.
10 years ago

Should the state increase the maximum price for the I-405 toll lanes?

How long before the state considers raising the $10 maximum toll on I-405 to keep the lanes running as fast as possible?
10 years ago

Prepare for even more I-5 construction in 2018

Construction on I-5 through Tacoma will resume this week. With that construction comes more closures and possible delays for drivers.
10 years ago

Sound Transit CEO: Voters have forgiven us for past troubles

After the disastrous first 10 years of Sound Transit, the agency has been much better with taxpayer money, and it plans to continue that trend.
10 years ago

Washington drivers doing a poor job of giving emergency vehicles extra space

Western Washington drivers are doing a pretty poor job of giving emergency vehicles proper space on the road. It's a problem that gets worse during the winter months.
10 years ago

Six additional miles of toll lanes opening on SR 167

The six-mile extension of the toll lanes from 37th Street NW in Auburn to Eighth Street East in Pacific is opening this weekend.
10 years ago

Pay-per-mile tax program is going to be tested in Washington

The Washington State Transportation Commission is rolling out its plans to tax drivers for the miles they drive, instead of at the pump.
10 years ago

Sound Transit CEO: We need cooperation to improve light-rail timeline

The Sound Transit CEO says the timeline for light-rail expansion under ST3 hasn't changed much. Communities will have to cooperate if they want to see it sooner, he says.
10 years ago

520 bridge closure: Be prepared for construction this weekend

The Highway 520 bridge over Lake Washington will close this weekend for more than just one reason. But there will be even more work ahead.
10 years ago

Are Northwest drivers so bad we need regular re-testing?

If we're all annoyed with the drivers around us, would it make sense to take the driver's test every few years? Chris Sullivan talks with the Department of Licensing.
10 years ago

Temporary plates won’t get you out of a toll bill

KIRO Radio's Chris Sullivan debunks the theory that drivers with temporary license plates won't receive a bill.
10 years ago

Basic Washington traffic laws that are broken all the time

There's a lot of poor Washington traffic habits. But these are the rules drivers should know right out of school -- others should have learned long ago.
10 years ago

What to expect if you’re driving to Pullman for Apple Cup

If you're reading this and haven't left yet, it's too late to avoid snow on the way to Apple Cup. KIRO 7 Meteorologist Nick Allard breaks down the pass conditions.
10 years ago

What to know for Thanksgiving traffic this week

It's a holiday and that means Thanksgiving traffic. And in Washington, it means the roads are going to be jammed. What to consider before driving out.
10 years ago

Voters approve huge transportation packages, except in Issaquah

Four of five local transportation packages passed during the November election, and the one that didn't actually won a majority of the vote.
10 years ago