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MyNorthwest Staff
Community objects to fill-in plan for Seattle’s Battery Street Tunnel
Community members spoke against the decommissioning of Seattle's Battery Street Tunnel at a recent council committee meeting.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
There’s no fix for the daily crawl along State Route 522
Though a portion of State Route 522 was expanded east of the Snohomish River, there are no plans to widen the congested roadway in the other direction.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Could ridesharing on the water work in Western Washington?
With traffic getting worse and worse in Western Washington, could ridesharing for boats work across Lake Washington and Puget Sound?9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Mercer Street ramp meters go active this weekend
Drivers will see new ramp meters on the Mercer Street ramps to I-5 this weekend. WSDOT assures Chris Sullivan they will not impact Mercer Street in a negative way.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Lake Stevens trapped by the Highway 2 trestle
There is no doubt that Snohomish County needs to add capacity to Highway 2 to handle the explosive growth east of I-5. A new trestle will be built, but the state hasn’t figured out how to pay for it. Inching closer to relief on I-5 into Marysville Tolling could play a role, but is that […]9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sorry, Lynnwood drivers, red light cameras sticking around
A judge recently dismissed a man's lawsuit against the City of Lynnwood over red light cameras. Lynnwood called the lawsuit "illogical" and "meritless."9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Open letter to City of Seattle
If anyone still wondered where you, the commuter or tourist or downtown worker or even freeway user, ranked in the City of Seattle's mind, you got the final answer on Friday.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Has the Kitsap fast ferry service finally hit its stride?
The fast ferry service between Bremerton and Seattle has struggled for months. Now, leadership believes things are beginning to turn around.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Inching closer to relief on I-5 into Marysville
The northbound drive between Everett and Marysville remains one of the worst drives in our region. It backs up for miles seven days a week, at all hours.9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
WSDOT using new protocol to close I-90 bridge amid strong winds
The Washington State Department of Transportation is using a new protocol to close the westbound I-90 bridge when winds from the north reach 26 mph for two minutes and generate waves at least two feet high.9 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Drivers OK with $10 toll lanes, what about $30?
Tolls on the I-405 express lanes are set at $10 max, but a notion passed at the Washington Transportation Commission could tweak that cap.9 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Is it time for DUI checkpoints in Washington state?
An off-the-cuff discussion on DUI checkpoints was sparked by a presentation on traffic fatalities Tuesday with the state transportation commission.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Seattle tunnel will force many drivers to re-think their commute
With the Seattle tunnel expected to open to traffic sometime this fall, it's time to start thinking about how your commute is going to change.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Lessons from California as Washington considers road usage tax
California offers insights into road usage taxes following its own study as Washington considers doing the same pay-per-mile program.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Ramp meters coming to I-5 at Mercer, state says won’t make ‘mess’ worse
Major changes are coming for how you get on the freeway at Mercer Street in Seattle.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Chokepoints: Telling the US 2 trestle tolling truth
The decision is several years down the road, but it's time for a little "Trestle 101" to set the table for the tolling discussion in Snohomish County.9 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Road rules refresher: Seattle protected bike lane just got bigger
Seattle has opened the newest stretch of protected bike lane, building on its established route. Time for a road rules refresher.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Drivers worry state will increase Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls
Drivers say they worry the Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls will increase, making the drive too expensive. But those drivers have people going to bat for them.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
HOV lane performance in Puget Sound region only getting worse
HOV lane performance is far from stellar, thanks to an improving economy, according to a report from the Washington State Department of Transportation.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
I-5 lane closures expected through Thursday
Starting 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, Feb. 8, southbound I-5 will be reduced to one lane between Boylston Avenue E. and Mercer Street.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Crash in Auburn provides perfect example of our poor driving habits
A crash blocking the left shoulder and HOV lane on southbound SR 167 in Auburn backed up traffic for miles in the opposite direction.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT promises fix to daily Renton to Bellevue mess
I-405 and 167 drivers in Renton have seen quite a change in their drive over the last year as phase two of the Express Toll Lane system began construction.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Should side streets be locals-only during rush hour?
One New Jersey town is taking a bold approach to combating traffic congestion. Its side streets are locals-only during the morning and afternoon commutes.9 years ago
