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Chris Sullivan
Tacoma HOV expansion leaves 8-mile gap
The HOV expansion through Tacoma wrapped up last year, but it left an eight-mile gap.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: Tire ban, $1,000 fines for idling have life in WA Legislature
The tire ban rose from the ashes and ended up in a seemingly unrelated bill on electric vehicles in the Senate. It ended up passing through a key committee.3 years ago
Micki Gamez
South Sound on-demand ride service is now easier to use
An on-demand micro transit service called Runner is now available as part of Pierce Transit's all-in-one app.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Major travel disruptions coming to Highway 529
"People who are going from Marysville to Everett are just going to need to use I-5 with the southbound roadway closed," Pearce said.3 years ago
Nate Connors
Revive I-5 has lane reductions this weekend through Tukwila
Most of this work occurs overnight on weekdays, but some work is scheduled on certain weekends -- this weekend being one of them.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Can fake ivy work as graffiti deterrent?
I asked WDOT about it recently, and a Northwest Region manager told me he had not heard of the idea -- but Tacoma has.3 years ago
Nate Connors
Nightly ramp closures to affect drivers in Kirkland, Shoreline, more
The I-405 south offramp and the northbound I-405 north on ramp from Northeast 85th close nightly between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Buying tires could become a lot harder
The bill focuses on the rolling resistance of tires. Heavier and more durable tires have more resistance and less energy efficiency.3 years ago
Nate Connors
Expect overnight closures through Federal Way, Kent on I-5 Tuesday night
The State Route 509 Completion Project will be causing more interruptions, including Tuesday night's four-lane closure on I-5 north.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Chokepoints: Answers to listener’s FAQs regarding I-5’s express lanes
I continually get questions about the I-5 express lanes. Everything from their operations to graffiti, so I decided to answer the most common ones.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Reducing traffic fatalities one ‘stroad’ at a time
It's not quite a road, and it's not quite a street. You drive them every day, and they are some of the most dangerous places in Washington. They are stroads.3 years ago
Micki Gamez
Major schedule disruption for Link light rail riders
Brace yourself -- another Sound Transit disruption kicks off next month in order to do maintenance on the 1 Line.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Tolling equipment not immune to freezing weather; chain fines rise
Severe cold has also been messing with the state's tolling equipment on Interstate 405 and 167.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sully’s snow driving tips ahead of Seattle’s upcoming inclement weather
If your rear end starts skidding out to the right, turn the wheel to the right. That will help you recover faster.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSP defends actions during protesters’ 5-hour takeover of I-5
The tactics used caught the WSP off guard, as protesters used cars as a blockade and flooded the lanes with people through cuts in the freeway fencing.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Door plug found after “explosive decompression” of Boeing Max 9
All Boeing 737 MAX-9s remain grounded this morning after an explosive decompression forced an Alaska flight into an emergency landing in Portland on Friday.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
How is freeway encampment clearing going?
We still see tents along the sides of our freeways, but the state has made progress in clearing some of the most dangerous camps.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
A traffic year that was tough on drivers, light on accomplishments
I hate to be so negative to end the year, but there wasn't a lot to celebrate on the traffic front in Washington state.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSF: Ferry passenger ridership might never reach 2019 levels
We know the state ferry system is in crisis, but how deep is the financial hole facing the agency?3 years ago
Nate Connors
I-405 exit to Sunset Boulevard closes in Renton this weekend
The off-ramp closes Friday night at 11 p.m., reopening Monday morning at approximately 4:30 a.m.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Tunnel off-ramp to tame one of worst chokepoints on Eastside
A new tunnel off-ramp opens Thursday, which is designed to tame one of the worst chokepoints on the Eastside.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Could express lane tolls go up to $15? Decisions to come this week
The tolls on Interstate 405 and State Route 167 just aren't doing the job. Plans to raise them will likely be approved this week.3 years ago
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Video: The WORST commutes and traffic jams in Washington State history
In this video, we discuss the absolute worst commutes and traffic jams in Washington State’s history. Which ones did we miss? Let us know in the comments below! Check out more of Chris’ Chokepoints.3 years ago
