Chris Sullivan
New Seattle traffic engineer pushes safety as top priority
The Seattle Department of Transportation has a new lead traffic engineer -- Venu Nemani -- who's already working on ways to improve how we get around.22 hours ago
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Concrete worker strike crippling major construction projects in King County
After nearly two months since any concrete was delivered due to an ongoing strike, there is now concern that light rail expansion projects will be delayed.3 days ago
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Market expert: Consumer confidence in electric vehicles is on the rise
Price, charging infrastructure, and range are the three improving indexes for gradual consumer confidence in electric vehicles.8 days ago
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Major US airlines warn of flight disruptions Wednesday as new 5G service starts
Many airlines are warning of flight delays Wednesday as new 5G frequencies are fired up by cell phone companies that could interfere with landing.10 days ago
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Reversible lane between SR 520 and I-5 under construction
The state Department of Transportation is ramping up work to add a reversible HOV lane between SR 520 and the I-5 express lanes in Seattle.10 days ago
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WSDOT accuses Kittitas County of ‘misinformation’ on snow removal dispute
The head of the Washington State Department of Transportation is basically saying Kittitas County is lying about its snow removal complaint.14 days ago
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Uncertainty surrounding COVID, work schedules brings changes to Puget Sound commute
Commute times typically see a dip over the winter holidays, but it springs right back after the first of the year. That didn't happen this year.15 days ago
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WSDOT head tells legislature vaccine mandate had no impact on recent pass closures
The head of the Washington State Department of Transportation faced angry lawmakers Monday, asking if the vaccine mandate had an impact on pass closures.17 days ago
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Blame the weather, not vaccine mandates, for the current pass closures
The mountain passes in Washington have recently been closed because of heavy snow and winds, not as a byproduct of WSDOT staffing shortages.24 days ago
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Flying cars and bridge behemoths: 2021’s transportation curiosities and oddities
KIRO Radio's Chris Sullivan reviews his favorite transportation stories from 2021, including flying cars, mysterious roads, and a large concrete girder.1 month ago
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Looking back at transportation around Western Washington in 2021
Projects delivered. Projects delayed. It's been another up and down year for transportation across Western Washington.1 month ago
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State explores privacy issues, mileage tracking in road usage charge debate
Washington is considering a number of ideas (and running into roadblocks) as it struggles to begin a Road Usage Charge system.1 month ago
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Washington tolling revenue still reeling from pandemic
It's a question we've been trying to answer throughout the COVID-19 pandemic: How much money has the state lost in tolling revenue?1 month ago
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Violent crime plagues Sound Transit’s Mount Baker station
Sound Transit has stepped up its security measures after recent shootings at the Mount Baker station and emergency calls in Northgate.2 months ago
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Seattle delivers on street resurfacing projects after pandemic delay
While the city's attention rests with more high-profile projects, SDOT has quietly kickstarted several street resurfacing projects.2 months ago
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Sound Transit says light rail cable break after Apple Cup unprecedented
Sound Transit still doesn't know why the cable broke on a light rail train, stranding passengers in the tunnel last week after the Apple Cup.2 months ago
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Are flying cars the real future of personal travel in the Northwest?
Local engineer Steve Tibbets envisions a future of on-demand, electric, personal air vehicles carrying us to our destinations.2 months ago
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20 months into the closure, workers return to West Seattle Bridge
Workers finally returned to the closed West Seattle Bridge on Monday, promising to have it open to the public by the middle of 2022.2 months ago
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Washington tow truck drivers beg state lawmakers for more protection on roads
Tow truck drivers are begging the state Legislature for more protection after a deadly year on Washington's roads.2 months ago
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Washington State Ferries to slowly start returning normal service this week
Ferry riders have been struggling with a reduced sailing schedule for about a month now, but there could be some service improvements coming.2 months ago
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Light rail trains finally testing on East Link tracks
Light rail cars are running on the East Link tracks in the first phase of systems integration testing before service begins in 2023.3 months ago
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WSDOT workforce shortage could mean more closed roads this winter
The vaccine mandate and a global lack of workers is expected to impact the state's ability to clear the snow from roads and keep the mountain passes open.3 months ago
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Improvements to I-5 through JBLM have been ‘game-changer’ for congestion
A new HOV lane on I-5 through JBLM has led to across-the-board decreases in congestion along what's historically been a problematic roadway.3 months ago
