KIRO Newsradio traffic reporter

Why empty buses are allowed to use HOV lanes

Starting Sept. 27, drivers in the HOV lanes on I-405 will need three people in the car to ride for free. So why do empty buses get to use high-occupancy vehicle lanes?

11 years ago

WSDOT fixes frustrating Seattle intersection

If they haven't already, driver will celebrate the adjustments made to a traffic signal in Seattle's Montlake neighborhood.

11 years ago

What it’s like to drive the new Bothell Braid

One of the last remaining obstacles ahead of the Express Toll Lanes on I-405 is complete. The Bothell Braid means no more weaving on the freeway.

11 years ago

More I-5 lanes and years of construction coming to JBLM

Now that the state has $16 billion from the Legislature to fix major chokepoints around the state, it is finally tackling one of the worst spots on the map: I-5 through Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

11 years ago

How WSDOT is going to speed up Highway 524 in Lynnwood

Locals know Highway 524 - or 196th Street - well. The major route through Lynnwood was once an easy way to get to Bothell. But with all the growth in the area, it's backed up all the time.

11 years ago

Boeing shuts down freeway as it moves massive equipment

State Route 526 in Mukilteo, also known as the Boeing Freeway, was closed for two hours Wednesday night as Boeing moves a massive piece of machinery.

11 years ago

WSDOT to fix train tracks before mudslide season begins

Once we get heavy rains, I go on mudslide watch. With each slide, train passenger service is forced to shut down for 48 hours. Now WSDOT is putting together a solution.

11 years ago

Parking woes lead Sound Transit to consider permit program

Transit riders know this all too well: There are not enough spots to be found at park and rides. The problem has become so bad that Sound Transit is considering a permit system.

11 years ago

One last project before I-405 tolling can begin

There is just one major construction project standing in the way of the new Express Toll Lanes on I-405.

11 years ago

WSDOT unveils new toll map for I-405 drivers

The Washington State Department of Transportation is launching a new interactive map to help drivers navigate the new tolling lanes coming to I-405.

11 years ago

Expect major closures for final month of construction

As you scramble to fit in your last summer vacation days, construction crews are scrambling to take care of major projects while the weather is still good.

11 years ago

New light on SR 520 off-ramp to blame for driver confusion, traffic delays

A new stop light on the 520 off-ramp to Montlake caught drivers by surprise. The shock might be contributing to the recent backups on eastbound 520 and I-5.

11 years ago

State will save historic bridge, block traffic all weekend

A 90-year-old bridge is going to ruin your drive through Puyallup this weekend.

11 years ago

How some drivers might try to cheat the new I-405 tolling system

There is a simple way to cheat the I-405 toll, but be warned: It is illegal.

11 years ago

How to use new I-405 Express Toll Lanes if you’re a motorcyclist

Based on the number of questions, it's apparent that many motorcycle riders are unclear about the new Express Toll Lanes coming to I-405 in September.

11 years ago

Drivers top fish in Seattle’s new traffic plans

Months after wiping the egg from its face after an overturned fish truck shut the city down for nine hours, Seattle is beginning to implement some changes to the way it handles major collisions.