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Chris Sullivan
Puget Sound traffic on major routes is nearing return to pre-pandemic levels
You probably noticed it on the roads over the last week or so: Traffic is getting close to being where it was before the pandemic.6 years ago
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Construction pain coming this weekend for West Seattle, Lake Washington
Construction on the First Avenue South Bridge and Montlake Lid will get in the way for drivers this weekend out of West Seattle and across Lake Washington.6 years ago
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Could Sound Transit push a head tax to make up deficit?
With Sound Transit staring down an $11.5 billion shortfall, it could use its authority to push for a business head tax to raise funds.6 years ago
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Prepping for another West Seattle commuter headache
This is not the news people in West Seattle want to hear, with another route in and out of the community now facing lane closures.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
A reminder for safe driving near school buses as kids return to class
As some schools return to in-person learning and school buses are on the road for the first time in a year, let's remember when it's safe to pass.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Bill to require zipper merge education in Washington reemerges
State Rep. Jesse Young is back with another attempt to get the zipper merge put into the state drivers' education program.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
It turns out Washington residents can’t drive in the snow
Crashes over the weekend were up 300% compared to a normal weekend without snow. There were 386 crashes in King County alone, and 196 in Snohomish County.6 years ago
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Pay per mile gains steam in the legislative background in Olympia
Behind the scenes in the Washington state Legislature, plans to transition away from the gas tax to a pay-per-mile plan are still moving forward.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Is King County Metro enforcing the mask mandate?
King County Metro drivers may remind passengers that masks are required, but won't necessarily enforce the rule. Sound Transit has a more aggressive policy.6 years ago
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Are passenger-only ferries the key to solving our congestion?
The Puget Sound Regional Council just finished a one year study on the feasibility of passenger-only ferry service around Puget Sound.6 years ago
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State bill pushes for more online DOL services to reduce backlog
The Department of Licensing believes it'll have a backlog of nearly 1.5 million requests by the end of the year, but a new bill aims to help reduce that.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Washington lawmakers begin to negotiate on increased gas tax, carbon fees
Washington state lawmakers have begun negotiations on a transportation package, which would include an increased gas tax and carbon fees.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Reconnection of Seattle’s Montlake neighborhood begins this weekend
Eastbound SR 520 will close for construction work this weekend between Montlake Blvd and 92nd Ave NE as workers begin to build the new lid over the freeway.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Gov. Inslee pauses key road projects to focus on fish passage improvements
That's the battle brewing in Olympia, with Gov. Inslee pausing several key road projects, choosing instead to push money toward fish passage removals.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Weekend closures in Seattle area will get in your way
With the holidays behind us, it's time to return to regularly scheduled construction closures around the Puget Sound region every weekend.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sound Transit estimates soar and trains start running to Northgate
There's been a lot of Sound Transit news -- good and bad -- the last few weeks. Test trains are running to Northgate, but the budget is not in good shape.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Democratic lawmakers propose massive gas tax increase to fund transportation
House Transportation Committee chair Jake Fey unveiled a bold $26 billion, 16-year transportation package on Tuesday that increases the state gas tax.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
The Lower Spokane Street Bridge access dilemma
Who gets to use the Lower Spokane Street Bridge during the emergency closure of the high bridge continues to be an issue for West Seattle residents.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Passenger locomotives run for first time on tracks since deadly Nisqually crash
For the first time since the deadly Amtrak derailment in December 2017, passenger train cars will again be running on those very same tracks.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Washington ferry ridership drops to lowest levels in almost 50 years
Newly-released data reveals that in 2020, the Washington ferry system saw its lowest ridership numbers since Gerald Ford was in the White House.6 years ago
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WSDOT more than $1 billion in the red, gets ‘basically a bag of beer nuts’ in federal funds
WSDOT head Roger Millar said the agency is coming up $1.3 billion short of its projections, after a year that saw its revenue take a serious dip.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Lower Spokane Street Bridge traffic cameras are now active
People driving illegally on Seattle's Lower Spokane Street Bridge can expect a $75 ticket in the mail, starting Monday, with cameras now operational.6 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Tacoma freeways near end of 20-plus year construction cycle (kind of)
The state is about to move what is believed to be the biggest girder ever made in the United States into place over the Puyallup River in Tacoma.6 years ago
