WSP cracking down on 鈥榤ove over, slow down鈥� law
Slow down. Move over. It's the law any time you see flashing lights on the side of the freeway, and that means any lights.2 years ago
Construction season is year-round across the Pacific Northwest
There is no such thing as construction season. There is so much work to do around the state that those orange cones are going to be with us year-round.2 years ago
WSDOT to address I-5 chokepoints between Everett, Marysville
It's been eight years since I first started talking about a fix to the daily chokepoint on I-5 between Everett and Marysville.2 years ago
Time to pay up or face Good to Go! toll fees and penalties
Have you checked your Good to Go account or searched those piles of mail in your house for a forgotten toll bill?2 years ago
Grab bag: Where will Road Usage Charge funds go?
The plan is to eliminate the gas tax and replace it with a 2.5-cents-a-mile road usage charge, starting voluntarily in 2025.2 years ago
SR-520 Montlake Project to hit milestone this weekend
All lanes of State Route 520 will close between Interstate 5 and 92nd on the eastside at 11 p.m. Friday night through the weekend.2 years ago
Construction is back on I-5 near Tacoma with reduced speed zones
Tacoma's 20-plus years of I-5 construction finally ended last year, but the cones are back up on I-5 again. This time closer to Fife.2 years ago
With new legislation for roundabouts, do you signal when leaving them?
Eliminating the free right turn at intersections is being debated in the Legislature. Now you can add new requirements at roundabouts.2 years ago
You’re running out of time to settle your old toll bills
We've been warning you that the late fees and civil penalties are returning to unpaid toll bills. You have until March 1st.2 years ago
WSDOT adding ramp meters to I-90/I-5 connection in Seattle
Ramp meters are about to go active between Interstate 90 and Interstate 5 in Seattle. My inbox has exploded over the last ten days.2 years ago
Will banning free right turns make our roads safer?
Is it time to get rid of free right turns on red? The Legislature is looking at ways to make streets safer.2 years ago
WSDOT breaks ground to fix one of worst chokepoints in WA
The state is finally breaking ground on a project addressing one of the worst chokepoints in the region between I-90 and SR 18.2 years ago
Speed cameras on freeways? Seems like a quick way to make roads safer
We have them in school zones, and we have them at intersections, is it time to put speed cameras on the freeways to keep speeds down?2 years ago
WSDOT is hiring, but can it keep people from bolting for better pay?
The Washington Department of Transportation is back to pre-COVID-19 staffing levels, but can the agency keep those hires from leaving?2 years ago
Gas prices have been creeping up, but who’s responsible?
Gas prices are on the rise again in Washington, and it doesn't have anything to do with the war in Ukraine or supply issues in the U.S.2 years ago
Emergency repairs to close multiple I-5 lanes in Everett this weekend
State transit officials are going to close two of the three northbound I-5 lanes around Marine View Drive in Everett all weekend.聽2 years ago
Tow truck drivers beg for more protection on our roads
They clear our roads, many times in the dark of night, with no protection. Is it time to give tow truck drivers more visibility on our roads?2 years ago
Boulders return to prevent homeless camps along WA highways
Let's talk about boulders -- specifically, the use of boulders to prevent homeless camps from returning to sites along freeways and highways.2 years ago
Will WA Legislature move towards pay-by-mile system?
Will this be the year the Washington Legislature starts the long walk away from the gas tax and toward a pay-by-mile system?2 years ago
WSDOT welcomes New Year with SR 520 closure this weekend
The state isn't waiting very long for the first construction closure of the year. The State Route 520 Bridge will be closed this weekend.2 years ago
Chokepoints: A look back at the transportation highs and lows of 2022
The ending of the unplanned exile of West Seattle is my top Chokepoints story of the year, as we look back at the highs and lows of 2022.2 years ago
Sullivan: So you’re going to the airport. Now what?
The Spot Saver program has saved me time every single trip. I just walk right up to the ID check without a wait. It's like Disney's Fast Pass.2 years ago
Toll revenue still lagging way behind, with a missing $206 million
We've seen an increase in congestion on the roads since the return to school in the fall, but is that adding up to more toll money?2 years ago
