New 520 bridge expected to span Lake Washington by end of 2015
As you whiz by all the construction on the new 520 bridge, you can really only see a small window into what will become the world's longest floating bridge.12 years ago
Chokepoint: Pierce County finally going to get its HOV lanes
A multi-million dollar plan is underway to improve a major chokepoint on I-5 through Tacoma.12 years ago
Chokepoint: An examination of new HOV, HOT lanes coming to 405
Major changes are coming to I-405 between Bellevue and Lynnwood in the form of express toll lanes and variable HOV requirements. There's a lot to prepare for.12 years ago
Legislature goes after Boeing tax breaks
Lawmakers are starting to go after the billions of dollars worth of tax incentives they gave Boeing to secure production of the 777X in Washington. They are trying to tie certain job and wage numbers to that incentive package.12 years ago
Video: How to pass school buses safely, legally
With Bethel School buses now taking pictures of drivers who pass illegally when the red lights are flashing, drivers should be reminded when they can and cannot pass.12 years ago
Closure on Bainbridge bridge will slow traffic getting on, off the island
Construction will mess with drives through Bainbridge Island for the next three weeks. The one and only bridge on or off the island will go down to a single lane of traffic.12 years ago
Lawmaker wants to lengthen yellow lights, reduce fines
To speed up or to slam on the brakes? That is the question as you approach yellow light at an intersection with a red light camera. Lawmakers are considering a bill that would eliminate that risky decision by changing the length of the yellow light.12 years ago
Meet the man who holds the keys to your commute
Senator Curtis King is the chair of the state senate transportation committee. He has the power to allow bills to be heard or to shut them down, like he did recently with a bill that would have basically killed the Seattle Tunnel Project.12 years ago
Lawmaker challenges transportation commission, new I-405 HOV requirements
A lone lawmaker is challenging the state transportation commission's authority to make a decision on I-405 toll rates and HOV passenger requirements.12 years ago
Lawmaker wants warning labels posted on cars driven by teens
Wouldn't it be nice if cars with bad or inexperienced drivers had warning labels on them so you could steer clear of them? One Washington lawmaker wants to require those type of warning labels, at least for young drivers.12 years ago
Legislator takes on NFL, sort of
A Washington lawmaker wants to cash in on Marshawn Lynch's fines or any other professional athletes who get in trouble in the state.12 years ago
Why the Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls don’t vary during commutes
The tolls on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge were set to pay back the bonds used to build the bridge. We will be paying tolls on the bridge until about 2037, 30 years after the bridge opened.12 years ago
WSDOT to replace ‘free coffee’ signs at rest stops
What is a small sign reading "Free Coffee" worth? In real dollars, about $400, but to hundreds of nonprofit groups around the state, that sign is worth thousands.12 years ago
The tolls you pay: 3 questions answered about how drivers are tolled
Tolling is becoming the new reality around Puget Sound. There are tolls on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and the 520 bridge, on SR 167 and so tolls will be on I-405, too.12 years ago
Legislature considers another speed zone camera bill
The Legislature has only been in session for a week, but it's already considering its second speed zone camera bill.12 years ago
What you should do if a rock cracks your windshield
How many of you are looking out of cracked windshield right now because of a rock that came flying out of truck in front of you? Aren't these loads supposed to be secure and what can you do if you get hit by a rock?12 years ago
Changes imminent at Seattle ferry dock for seawall construction
There's another change coming Monday for ferry users who've already put up with a lot during Seattle's seawall replacement project.12 years ago
Lawmakers must work together if state wants transportation, education funding
After all the holiday gatherings the last two weeks, state lawmakers will likely be ready for the bickering and arguing that is going to come up when the legislature reconvenes.12 years ago
Another challenging year for drivers expected with changes
2015 is going to be another challenging year for drivers. Commute times are going to increase and frustration is going to rise.12 years ago
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
