Chokepoints: WSDOT’s $5B fish passage problem and how we got here
The state of Washington is spending billions of dollars and ripping up roads to restore fish habitat.1 year ago
Chokepoints: Arlington fish passage to cause year-long I-5 delays
Arlington faces significant I-5 delays as culvert work begins, affecting traffic flow for an entire year.2 years ago
Fixing the Gorst corner conundrum in Kitsap County
Less than 500 people live in the small Kitsap County town of Gorst, but thousands of commuters come through the community every day.2 years ago
Washington bridges suffer while lawmakers underfund maintenance and preservation
Lawmakers with the state Legislature will be facing a near billion-dollar annual gap in paying for maintenance and preservation for Washington bridges.2 years ago
Chokepoints: Should work zone safety be prioritized in driver’s ed?
Work zone speed cameras are about to go active. Should work zone safety be taught during driver's education?2 years ago
Clearing the confusion on the pay-by-mile system
We know the public isn't in favor of the Road Usage Charge or pay-by-mile system for roads.2 years ago
Road Usage Charge faced 98% opposition at first hearing
The Road Usage Charge or pay-by-mile system had its first hearing in the legislature on Thursday, and it generated an unprecedented response from the public. I’m not sure I have ever seen such a public reaction to a transportation plan. More than 20,000 people signed up to testify or to record their support or opposition to […]2 years ago
WA eyes pay-by-mile system as gas tax revenue declines
The legislature is finally going to take up the Road Usage Charge. The plan to have us pay-by-mile will have its first hearing on Thursday.2 years ago
Speed cameras coming to WA freeway work zones soon
Speed cameras are on their way to a freeway work zone near you. WSDOT is about to debut mobile cameras to improve safety.2 years ago
Bellevue considering getting rid of free street parking
Free street parking could be going away in Downtown Bellevue, as the city struggles to meet the growing demand for spaces.2 years ago
Flying after May? You’ll need more than a WA driver’s license
Flying after May? Your Washington driver's license isn't going to get you through TSA after May 7 -- the day the Real ID Act goes into effect.2 years ago
Should speed cameras add microphones to nab street racers?
The latest potential expansion of automated traffic speed cameras would be to crack down on souped-up cars inside designated vehicle racing enforcement zones.2 years ago
Sullivan: What lurks beneath I-90 fish passage project?
It's been a year and a half since WSDOT started tearing up I-90 in Factoria for a massive fish passage project. How's the work going?2 years ago
New bill targets unsecured loads: Will big rigs finally be required to cover their cargo?
If it's illegal for a cooler to fly out of your pickup truck, why isn't it illegal when big rigs fail to cover or secure their loads?2 years ago
Chokepoints: Spanaway Loop Road closure to continue due to sewer project challenges
Spanaway Loop Road, a popular route for people trying to avoid congestion, has been closed since the middle of October.2 years ago
WSF year in review: Soft pretzel boom and fewer canceled sailings
Ridership on the Washington State Ferries isn't expected to reach its pre-pandemic numbers for another decade, but has improved in 2024.2 years ago
Facing budget cuts, will Olympia finally fund our roads like it should?
Lawmakers in Olympia simply do not fund our roads, bridges and ferries anywhere close to adequately, and this isn't likely to change.2 years ago
Driving in Dallas: A Seattleite’s perspective on merging, tolls and overall chaos
I just returned from Dallas, and I have some thoughts on driving in Texas. Seattle-area drivers would not do well around Dallas.2 years ago
Chokepoints Resolutions: Sully’s 2025 wish list for all WA drivers
Most of us end up breaking our New Year's resolutions within a few days. I hope that's not the case for my Chokepoints resolutions.2 years ago
520 Montlake Bridge Project just about finished
The 520 Montlake Project is just about finished after five years of construction. What's left to wrap up?2 years ago
Chokepoints: Sully’s top traffic and transportation stories of 2024
Sound Transit. Graffiti. Construction. It has been a busy year. Chris Sullivan shares some of his top stories for 2024.2 years ago
Edgewater Bridge: ‘Road Closed’ really means the road is closed
Locals are struggling with what "Road Closed" signs mean around a year-long construction project between Everett and Mukilteo.2 years ago
Are anti-graffiti drones the future of keeping WA’s roads clear of the vandalism?
WSDOT believes the state should allocate more money to program more drones to combat graffiti and train more pilots for said drones.2 years ago
