
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: A glance at current Washington state laws to avoid littering on the road
Littering is still a huge problem on our roads, but are you still required to carry a trash bag in your car?6 days ago

Chris Sullivan
I-5 expansion joint repair will hamper your summer driving
If the weather holds, southbound I-5 will be shut-down this weekend through Seattle for the first of a summer’s worth of weekend closures for expansion joint repairs.11 days ago

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ORCA card gets a reboot with instant value transfer feature
The new site and app will allow more than five million users to add money to their accounts instantly alongside 6,000 new card readers and vending machines.14 days ago

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Sullivan: Sound Transit passes fare reform with diminished ridership accountability checks
Sound Transit no longer has mechanisms in place to check I-D's and track who isn't paying in the first place with their decision to remove law enforcement from the fare enforcement process.17 days ago

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Work to remove bumps along I-5 through downtown Seattle set to bring months of weekend closures
Workers are about kick off work to remove those bumps on I-5 through Seattle, but it's going to come with a heavy price for drivers.25 days ago

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Northbound HOV optimism and aggressive litter cleanup in Puyallup
Nearly every morning on the KIRO Newsradio text line, I receive this question: When will the northbound HOV lane open?27 days ago

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Montlake Bridge closure conditionally slated for weekend of April 22
A full weekend closure of the Montlake Bridge could happen next week, or it might not, depending on the weather.1 month ago

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With aging maritime industry jeopardizing state’s ferries, meet the next gen of diverse mariners
Washington's ferries perenially experience staffing shortages in part due to an aging maritime industry. Where is the next generation of mariners?1 month ago

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Four-month closure coming for SR 520 ramp in Redmond
You cannot get there from here. That will be the advice in Redmond for the next four months as South Transit closes a ramp to westbound 520.1 month ago

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Washington ferries’ slow return to pre-pandemic service continues
The slow return to full service continues on the Washington State Ferries as the agency tries to rebound from the pandemic.1 month ago

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‘We don’t know how we’re going to do it’: Transit agencies scrambling to work out free youth fares
A transportation spending package recently signed by the governor offers strong incentives for local transit to provide free fares for youth.2 months ago

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Pandemic-era speeding with a side of standard Seattle congestion: A driver’s guide for 2022
Is it just me, or have drivers gotten worse over the pandemic? That's the perception from a lot of people, now that more of us are on the roads again.2 months ago

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After years of preparation, WSDOT widens northbound I-5 into downtown Seattle
After years of planning, WSDOT is finally starting construction on northbound I-5 to add an additional lane and managed queues.2 months ago

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‘Speeding is getting to be a bigger concern’: Auburn’s school zone traffic cameras return
Speed cameras will be back this fall in school zones in Auburn. There will be a month of warnings before $200 tickets are sent.2 months ago

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Washington State Ferries struggle to get walk-ons back after pandemic
The state ferries are continuing to struggle coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially with a low number of walk-on passengers.2 months ago

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Toll revenues still haven’t recovered, despite more commuters on the roads
Drivers have returned to their cars, and our commutes are close to full again. But that hasn't translated to dollars into the toll roads.2 months ago

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Is this the ‘end of the end’ for I-5 construction through Tacoma?
The state is getting close to opening the new southbound Puyallup River Bridge, which is a "big deal" for the I-5 construction in Tacoma.2 months ago

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‘We’re nowhere close to breaking,’ say concrete drivers as strike enters fourth month
As non-Teamster drivers deliver concrete and construction projects resume, is that hurting the morale of the 330 workers on the picket line?2 months ago

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Concrete flows into Puget Sound region job sites, absent the Teamsters
Concrete is once again being delivered on some big King County projects, but it's not being delivered by Teamsters.2 months ago

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State Legislature considers toll reduction for Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Tolls will not be going away on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, but plans to cut those tolls are still alive in the legislature.3 months ago

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Accusations fly as concrete worker union claims companies are using ‘ghost trucks’
The accusations from the union representing Seattle-area concrete delivery drivers ratcheted up over the weekend.3 months ago

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Drivers rack up tickets using Lower Spokane Street Bridge
The only direct route out of West Seattle while the high bridge is closed is the Lower Spokane Street swing bridge. But access to that route is restricted.3 months ago

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What’s next for West Seattle Bridge as concrete strike continues?
The deadline set by Seattle's mayor for restoring the flow of concrete to the West Seattle Bridge has passed. What does that mean for reopening?3 months ago
