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Chris Sullivan
Major milestones ahead for Puget Sound region construction projects
The Main Street Bridge has closed in Bellevue, and now it's time to take it down.4 years ago
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West Seattle Bridge opening delayed another two months
West Seattle residents are going to have to wait until September before the high bridge reopens.4 years ago
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Why do 25% of people still litter in Washington state?
25% of the population still tosses stuff out of their cars, and that's enough to generate the trash we see on Washington's roadways.4 years ago
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I-5 Tacoma project hoping for good weather to finish in July
WSDOT hopes to have the new and final alignment of I-5 Tacoma set by the 4th of July, with the HOV lanes to open soon after.4 years ago
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Departing Sound Transit CEO looks back on stewardship of nation’s largest transit expansion
It’s the end of the line for Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff. Tuesday is officially his last day at the helm of the agency.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Leave early, or leave late: A Western WA Memorial Day weekend travel guide
Memorial Day is this weekend. I hope you have your plans together. I take a look at what Washingtonians can expect on and off the roads.4 years ago
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Sullivan: What to do with West Seattle’s Fauntleroy ferry terminal?
It's time to end the chaos in West Seattle, and I'm not talking about the closed high bridge. I'm talking about the Fauntleroy ferry terminal.4 years ago
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Free coffee returns to a rest area near you this weekend
The free coffee is back. After a two-year pandemic break, you can finally get a free cup at your favorite rest area.4 years ago
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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?4 years ago
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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.4 years 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.4 years 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.4 years 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.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
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?4 years 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.4 years 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?4 years 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 520.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
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.4 years 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.4 years 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.4 years 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.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
‘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.4 years ago
Chris Sullivan
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.4 years ago
