Time’s running out: what you must know about the REAL ID deadline before flying
Your May travel plans could be in jeopardy if you don't have the proper ID to get on a plane. The REAL ID Act takes effect in about a month. Are you ready?1 year ago
New I-5 overpass to cause lengthy weekend delays
The birth of a new freeway interchange; it's happening this weekend on Interstate 5 (I-5) in DuPont, but it will come with a price for drivers.2 years ago
New SR 509 Expressway to Sea-Tac Airport opens in October—but it’ll cost you
A direct State Route 509 Expressway is set to open in October, connecting I-5 to Burien. That's what all the construction near I-5 and the Kent Des-Moines Road has been about the last few years.2 years ago
‘Big Brother’ in Stanwood? Police Chief responds to concerns over license plate cameras
Stanwood installed 14 cameras. They are on the main roads into and out of the city, but they are not speed cameras or red light cameras or money makers. They are part of a Flock Safety System.2 years ago
How to navigate traffic and transit during Seattle’s first NCAA Tournament since 2015
Here's how to navigate traffic and transit as Seattle hosts its first NCAA March Madness Tournament since 2015.2 years ago
Ending I-5’s long battle against trains in Marysville
The new 529 interchange in Marysville will soon resolve I-5's long-standing issues with train traffic.2 years ago
Drivers to face longer wait for expanded I-405 express toll lanes, pushed to 2026
The Washington Department of Transportation announced that the expanded express toll lanes on I-405 between Bellevue and Renton won't open until July 2026.2 years ago
Increasing tolls and ferry fares before the Washington State Transportation Commission
Explore the latest on increasing on tolling and changes to ferry fares at the Washington State Transportation Commission's crucial meeting.2 years ago
WA drivers flooded with fake toll texts – here’s how to protect yourself from the scam
How many bogus and threatening texts have you received in the last week over unpaid tolls? Good To Go! scams are on the rise once again.2 years ago
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.2 years 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
