Something faulty about delays along Mukilteo Speedway
What has the Mukilteo Speedway so jammed up lately? Drivers are complaining of much longer delays and bad congestion on this major route to I-5 in Snohomish County.12 years ago
No gaming the traffic system by trying to fool apps
When our freeways back up, which is pretty much every day, neighborhood streets get just as nasty because people use them as detours. Upset neighbors around the country are trying to keep their streets open by fooling some of the apps, like Waze, that track traffic.12 years ago
Does $12 million seem like a lot of money to paint a bridge?
The wraps just came off the freshly painted Lewis River Bridge on I-5 in southern Washington. The project to apply a fresh coat left the bridge covered for months and cost $12 million to complete. Doesn't that seem like a lot?12 years ago
Why the Coast Guard opens Snohomish River drawbridges during rush hour
It's no secret West Seattle drivers get frustrated when the Coast Guard opens the Lower Spokane Street Bridge during rush hour. But it turns out it's not the only bridge in our area that prioritizes maritime traffic.12 years ago
Capacity on Highway 522 in Snohomish County about to double
Drivers often complain that the state never seems to add roads or lanes of traffic to help with congestion. Thousands of drivers are about to get two new lanes of traffic in Snohomish County on a major commuter route into the Eastside.12 years ago
Tax per mile: Plan in the works to tax you a ‘road usage charge’
The gas tax isn't going as far as it used to as more people drive less and new cars are much more efficient.12 years ago
Don’t be Clark Griswold: How to get your Christmas tree home
Tens of thousands of Christmas trees will be put on the tops of Washington cars over the next few weeks, and many of them are just one bad knot away from flying off.12 years ago
Colton’s Army answers the call of cancer-fighting teen at Christmas tree farm
Army of volunteers and supporters set record sales at Christmas tree fundraiser for 14 year old boy with leukemia.12 years ago
Cancer-fighting 14-year-old living each day like it’s the last with army at his back
Battling cancer can take every ounce of your body and soul. It can suck the life out of your family too. There are some days you just can't get through without the love and support of others, even strangers. In some cases, those days can be so bad it takes an army to hold you together.12 years ago
Traveling for Thanksgiving? Plan to go early or go late
"Go early or go late" should be your mantra while planning Thanksgiving travel.12 years ago
How the tolls on Highway 167’s HOT lane really work
The toll from Auburn to Renton costs commuters between $0.50 and $9, depending on the conditions, but it turns out many drivers still don't quite know how the rates are determined.12 years ago
Why does Coast Guard open bridge when West Seattle traffic is snarled?
As angry drivers stew about another nightmare drive from West Seattle, the city admits it didn't know it could ask the Coast Guard to delay a bridge opening that blocked the only alternate route.12 years ago
Why the HOT toll on SR 167 has been costing $9
People hit me up all the time at mynorthwest.com/chokepoints about tolling. How it works. What it costs. Tolling is a huge topic, considering that it's becoming more common.12 years ago
City of Seattle unveils new ‘smart’ parking meters
The Seattle Department of Transportation will soon begin rolling out new 'smart' parking meters that will allow for pricing to vary based on demand and time of day.12 years ago
How the WSDOT determines average travel times
How accurate are those average travel times you hear me read on KIRO Radio's Morning News traffic reports?12 years ago
Left turn relief comes to 23rd Ave in Seattle, but at a steep price
I reported last week that major improvements are coming to 23rd Avenue in Seattle, but it turns out the improvements might not be what drivers want.12 years ago
Boeing’s Dreamliner lands at Museum of Flight
Boeing's third Dreamliner will go on permanent display at the Museum of Flight at the end of the month.12 years ago
Left turn strife frustrates drivers on 23rd Avenue in Seattle
Why can't drivers take a left onto John Street from 23rd Avenue in Seattle?12 years ago
Seattle’s transportation director denounces ‘war on cars’
Three little words can often define the transportation discussion in Seattle: war on cars. You either believe it exists or it doesn't. There isn't much room for middle ground.12 years ago
Why it’s easy to get caught in I-5 Olympia snarl Sunday afternoons
While sitting in the Nisqually Basin between Lacey and JBLM might sound alluring, there is nothing appealing about it when you're stuck in your car.12 years ago
Popular King County shortcut shut down by mudslide with no plans to reopen
It was a popular shortcut for people wanting to get up to I-5 from the valley in King County, but it was shutdown by a mudslide earlier this year. Now, it's a chokepoint.12 years ago
Free rides might be hard to come by on I-405 with changes to HOV rules
Your free ride in the I-405 HOV lane could be coming to an end over the next year. The state is considering a plan to require three people in your car to ride for free.12 years ago
Did Seattle rush the new, ‘safer’ bike lane on Second Avenue?
This week's accident in the new protected bike lane on Seattle's 2nd Avenue is raising questions about whether the city did enough research on the potential dangers of mixing cars and bikes before installing the lane.12 years ago
