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Troopers with Washington State Patrol are conducting a 28-day emphasis patrol right now, targeting vehicles with unsecured loads. It's a significant problem, easily remedied, that drivers often ignore.

We all likely think light rail and distant expansions immediately when thinking about ST 3, the voter-approved $54-billion transit package for King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties, but it includes other transit projects, many which will be completed a lot sooner than you might think.

There are multiple road closures and traffic delays planned for major routes around Seattle, from the tunnel to I-5. Drivers should be prepared.

Drivers o I-405 wonder why there isn't a toll exit and price for getting off at Canyon Park. The exits are Totem Lake, Highway 522, and Lynnwood at I-5.

Washington state's road usage charge pilot ended in February. What now? The RUC committee is reviewing these survey results and feedback.

There have been a lot of improvement projects set aside for Highway 2 -- from I-5 to east of Monroe. They've been piling up and WSDOT can't wait any longer. It's time to get this work done.

Something has to be done to eliminate the epidemic of distracted driving. That's the message from the National Safety Council as is kicks off "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" with a new survey on driver behavior.

I have been working through my co-workers traffic issues lately, and I recently tackled a concern by 97.3 KIRO FM's Dori Monson. Here's how it shook out.

The light rail extension to Bellevue is passing a major milestone as the bridge over I-90 continues to take shape. Major construction changes this week will be noticed.

Work on the light rail bridge over I-90 in Bellevue will require a total shutdown of westbound lanes Monday night and Tuesday morning, followed by additional disruptions.