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Chris Sullivan

Will City of Seattle bail out Pronto bike share program?

Seattle's bike rental program, known as Pronto, is apparently broke and it will disappear without more than a million dollars from the city.
11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Eroding Sand Point Way to close for repairs

North Seattle will have an ongoing traffic headache to deal with near Matthews Beach as a retaining wall on Sand Point Way requires replacement.
11 years ago
Kipp Robertson

State admits I-405 toll lanes have worsened north end traffic

The state admits the I-405 express toll lanes have made traffic worse on the north end of the corridor.
11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

More Sounder trains, routes coming with $13.2 million expansion

Sound Transit is putting $13.2 million toward expanding Sounder service after the rail service, once again, experienced double-digit growth.
11 years ago
Chris Sullivan

State senator is not ready to pull the plug on Seattle’s tunnel project

Considering all the delays, skyrocketing costs, and now sinkholes, it begs the question: is it time to bury the Seattle tunnel project?
11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Heavy rains mean slides, downed trees across Seattle area roads

The rain is back in the Northwest and that means mudslides, downed trees, and water on the roadways.
11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Can you bring your dogs on the Seattle streetcar?

The First Hill Streetcar recently started up with free rides connecting Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood to SoDo. Excited riders waited in the rain, alongside a four-legged passenger.
11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Traffic flowing once again after rock slide repaired along I-5

Contractors with WSDOT have repaired a rock slide along I-5 after winter storms closed down one lane of traffic over the past couple of months.
11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle’s University District light rail station to open in March

Sound Transit announced that University of Washington Light Rail Station (ULink) is set to open this spring on March 19 near Husky stadium.
11 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Is exiting Sea-Tac’s cellphone lot a danger to drivers?

Vix from Anacortes points out a concern with the SeaTac Airport's cellphone waiting lot.
11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Plan ahead, expect to wait for I-90 pass closures this week

WSDOT crews are scooping up snow to keep the I-90 pass open, but that will cause closures and delays Monday and Tuesday nights.
11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle First Hill streetcar test runs have begun

Seattle's First Hill streetcar is finally ready to roll. Promotional service started Jan. 23, meaning riders can use the streetcar for free.
11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Closures could make weekend commutes a major pain in Seattle, Cascades

Driving around Seattle and over the passes could be a pain this weekend with some major routes closed.
11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Mudslide halting Sound Transit service north of Seattle

If you took a train in to Seattle from the north today, you need to find other plans to get home. A mudslide is blocking the tracks.
11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Changes coming to I-405’s express toll lane system

Changes coming to I-405's express toll lane system
11 years ago
Senator Michael Baumgartner introduced a bill that will hit those offenders with additional fines i...
Chris Sullivan

Senator ups the ante on tackling Washington’s left lane campers

One of the biggest causes of frustration on Washington's roadways is getting the attention of lawmakers.
11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Frustrated commuters trying to get noticed in Sumner

If you see #sumtraffic pop up on Twitter, it's not #sometraffic misspelled. The city of Sumner is hoping to get attention with the hashtag in an effort to encourage legislative help with their growing traffic issue.
11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

How did drivers fair the first day of major Highway 99 road closures?

Seattle drivers experienced the first day of major construction work on Highway 99 into South Lake Union.
11 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Bothell business owner leads fight against I-405 tolls

The Washington State Department of Transportation says the I-405 toll lanes are working great. On the other hand, anti-toll activists have called the lanes a cancer.
11 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Closures coming to Highway 99 as prep work for Seattle tunnel continues

Seattle drivers dodged "Carmageddon" last spring when the state postponed major construction work on Highway 99 into South Lake Union. But that work is now back on the schedule.
11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Need a bigger boat? WSDOT has a deal for you

Want to buy a boat to entertain 854 of your best friends, cruising at 13 knots through the Puget Sound? WSDOT has a deal for you.
11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Plan ahead for SR 520 Bridge closures tonight

Closures are expected for the SR 520 Bridge over Lake Washington early Thursday morning, which will likely stall traffic.
11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Bike cops are returning to patrol Bellevue streets

The City of Bellevue is putting police officers back on bicycles for patrols around town.
11 years ago
Dyer Oxley

Check the toll before you go: WSDOT’s new online I-405 tool

Drivers can now check online to see what the tolling conditions are on I-405 before hitting the road.
11 years ago