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MyNorthwest Staff
Report: Maintaining I-5 through 2040 will cost state billions
The Interstate 5 (I-5) corridor through the Puget Sound region will be costly for the state to maintain over the next few decades.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Lawmakers consider car-tab payment plans, traffic cameras
Besides bills that would require Sound Transit to use much more realistic car-tab valuations, there are a few other transportation issues before lawmakers.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Chokepoints: 451 additional lane miles needed to fix region’s congestion
Eliminating congestion on our region's main roadways would take hundreds of additional lane miles and billions of dollars.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Action movie or next three years of Seattle construction?
If you think it's tough getting around the city now, you better get ready for the next three years of Seattle construction expected to make it worse.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
A refresher on Washington’s distracted driving law
No more Mr. Nice Washington State Trooper. Authorities are fully enforcing the state's distracted driving laws after months of taking it easy.9 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
Senator: Work from home to reduce Washington gridlock
A Washington senator wants to reduce Washington gridlock by incentivizing businesses that allow employees to telecommute.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Reliable’ travel time from Everett to Seattle now 1.5 hours in the morning
If you're traveling in the general purpose lanes from Everett to Seattle during the week, you should give yourself more than an hour.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
What would life be like without the I-405 toll lanes?
The state's top legal office says the I-405 express toll lanes do not have to go away. But what would the commute be like if we returned to the old system?9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Chokepoints: Shoulder driving coming to I-90 – eventually
New signs were recently installed along I-90, alerting drivers that peak-use shoulder lane was coming to the corridor between Eastgate and Issaquah.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
SB I-5 fully open in Pierce County for first morning commute since train derailed
Officials reopened two lanes of southbound I-5 Wednesday evening following a train derailment and hope to have all lanes open by Thursday morning.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Bellevue’s new parking rule will keep drivers moving
Bellevue is making one little tweak to the city's parking regulations that will have drivers moving around quite a bit more each day.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
I-405 toll lanes not making the grade after 2 years
According to WSDOT's two-year report, the I-405 Express Toll Lanes did not meet both benchmarks set out by the Legislature to keep them in operation.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT pushes Seattle tunnel’s opening date up
The Washington State DOT revised the Seattle tunnel's opening date, but this time it's in the public's favor, according to the project administrator.9 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Dire warning about downtown Seattle traffic once tunnel opens
It has been suggested that drivers caught in downtown Seattle traffic will use the new Alaskan Way surface streets once the new tunnel opens in 2019.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Officials consider maximum $2.50 toll for new Seattle tunnel
The Washington State Transportation Commission is exploring options for setting a Seattle tunnel toll once the viaduct is torn down.9 years ago
Kipp Robertson
SDOT uses arena deal to promote alternative transportation
It didn't take long for the Seattle Department of Transportation to use the arena deal as a means to sell alternatives to driving.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Troopers pulled over 13.5K left-lane campers in 2017
Washington State Trooper have pulled over nearly 13,500 left lane campers in 2017. But the numbers are showing a decrease from previous years.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Chokepoints: Pay-per-mile experiment needs more diverse driver pool
The state has approximately 4,300 drivers to choose from for its pay-per-mile program. The problem is that it isn't a very diverse pool.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
I-90 drivers get harsh reminder of black ice
Ice is believed to have caused multiple crashes in the same location on I-90 Wednesday morning.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
520 Bridge about to hit another milestone
The State Route 520 Bridge path for pedestrians and cyclists finally has an opening date.9 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Bainbridge Island bike path makes for slow go at ferry terminal
Construction on the Sound to Olympics Trail, along Highway 305 on Bainbridge Island, has finally begun.9 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
‘What’s a good excuse to use if I am pulled over for speeding?’ and other FAQ
From speed limit reductions on city streets to automated photo enforcement, the City of Seattle is cracking down on speeding.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
West Seattle neighborhood concerned with loud exhausts
When it comes to concerns about traffic, you typically hear about congestion and safety. But in one Seattle neighborhood, noise trumps all.9 years ago
