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Chris Sullivan
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?5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
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 520.5 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.5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
‘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.5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
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.5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
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.5 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.5 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.5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Toll revenues still haven’t recovered, despite more commuters on the roads
Drivers have returned to their cars, and our commutes are close to full again. But that hasn't translated to dollars into the toll roads.5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Is this the ‘end of the end’ for I-5 construction through Tacoma?
The state is getting close to opening the new southbound Puyallup River Bridge, which is a "big deal" for the I-5 construction in Tacoma.5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
‘We’re nowhere close to breaking,’ say concrete drivers as strike enters fourth month
As non-Teamster drivers deliver concrete and construction projects resume, is that hurting the morale of the 330 workers on the picket line?5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Concrete flows into Puget Sound region job sites, absent the Teamsters
Concrete is once again being delivered on some big King County projects, but it's not being delivered by Teamsters.5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
State Legislature considers toll reduction for Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Tolls will not be going away on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, but plans to cut those tolls are still alive in the legislature.5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Accusations fly as concrete worker union claims companies are using ‘ghost trucks’
The accusations from the union representing Seattle-area concrete delivery drivers ratcheted up over the weekend.5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Drivers rack up tickets using Lower Spokane Street Bridge
The only direct route out of West Seattle while the high bridge is closed is the Lower Spokane Street swing bridge. But access to that route is restricted.5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
What’s next for West Seattle Bridge as concrete strike continues?
The deadline set by Seattle's mayor for restoring the flow of concrete to the West Seattle Bridge has passed. What does that mean for reopening?5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
The I-90 construction delays from a few years ago are back again
There have been a few summers off since the freeway was widened between Snoqualmie Pass and the new wildlife overpass, but now it's back to work on I-90.5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sound Transit anxiously waiting for concrete worker strike to end
This is a critical week for the King County concrete strike: If negotiations don't wrap up soon, some big construction projects could be pushed back.5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sound Transit failed to perform crucial safety checks before Apple Cup incident, CEO says
A new Sound Transit report sheds light on the protocol failures that led to a full train being stranded in a light rail tunnel after November's Apple Cup.5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Washington Democrats unveil expansive $16 billion transportation package
Washington Democrats in the Legislature have unveiled a new 16-year transportation funding proposal with a $16 billion price tag.5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Even Gov. Inslee doesn’t like the state’s proposed road usage charge bill
The latest Road Usage Charge bill had its first hearing before the state House Transportation Committee last week, and there was some surprising testimony.5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Pay-per-mile system gets first House hearing in Washington
Washington's transition from a gas tax to pay-per-mile takes another step Thursday, as the legislature is set to hear a bill on setting up the system.5 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Washington state toll bill fees, penalties return in March
Washington state plans to start charging late fees and civil penalties on unpaid toll fees in March after their previous web upgrade.5 years ago
