Tracy Taylor

KIRO Radio Traffic Reporters Tracy Taylor and Chris Sullivan hosted a first-of-its-kind traffic townhall Wednesday, covering everything from summer travel plans to dealing with road rage.

Now that state lawmakers have passed a bill cracking down on HOV violators, how exactly will state patrol carry out that mandate? KIRO Radio's Tracy Taylor rode along with Trooper Rick Johnson to find out. 

With about two weeks to go before the Alaskan Way Viaduct shuts down for good, here's how you can prepare for a period the city itself has admitted will be rough for commuters.