WA eyes pay-by-mile system as gas tax revenue declines
The legislature is finally going to take up the Road Usage Charge. The plan to have us pay-by-mile will have its first hearing on Thursday.3 months ago
Speed cameras coming to WA freeway work zones soon
Speed cameras are on their way to a freeway work zone near you. WSDOT is about to debut mobile cameras to improve safety.3 months ago
Bellevue considering getting rid of free street parking
Free street parking could be going away in Downtown Bellevue, as the city struggles to meet the growing demand for spaces.3 months ago
Flying after May? You鈥檒l need more than a WA driver鈥檚 license
Flying after May? Your Washington driver's license isn't going to get you through TSA after May 7 -- the day the Real ID Act goes into effect.3 months ago
Should speed cameras add microphones to nab street racers?
The latest potential expansion of automated traffic speed cameras would be to crack down on souped-up cars inside designated vehicle racing enforcement zones.3 months ago
Sullivan: What lurks beneath I-90 fish passage project?
It's been a year and a half since WSDOT started tearing up I-90 in Factoria for a massive fish passage project. How's the work going?3 months ago
New bill targets unsecured loads: Will big rigs finally be required to cover their cargo?
If it's illegal for a cooler to fly out of your pickup truck, why isn't it illegal when big rigs fail to cover or secure their loads?3 months ago
Chokepoints: Spanaway Loop Road closure to continue due to sewer project challenges
Spanaway Loop Road, a popular route for people trying to avoid congestion, has been closed since the middle of October.3 months ago
WSF year in review: Soft pretzel boom and fewer canceled sailings
Ridership on the Washington State Ferries isn't expected to reach its pre-pandemic numbers for another decade, but has improved in 2024.3 months ago
Facing budget cuts, will Olympia finally fund our roads like it should?
Lawmakers in Olympia simply do not fund our roads, bridges and ferries anywhere close to adequately, and this isn't likely to change.4 months ago
Driving in Dallas: A Seattleite鈥檚 perspective on merging, tolls and overall chaos
I just returned from Dallas, and I have some thoughts on driving in Texas. Seattle-area drivers would not do well around Dallas.4 months ago
Chokepoints Resolutions: Sully’s 2025 wish list for all WA drivers
Most of us end up breaking our New Year's resolutions within a few days. I hope that's not the case for my Chokepoints resolutions.4 months ago
520 Montlake Bridge Project just about finished
The 520 Montlake Project is just about finished after five years of construction. What's left to wrap up?4 months ago
Chokepoints: Sully’s top traffic and transportation stories of 2024
Sound Transit. Graffiti. Construction. It has been a busy year. Chris Sullivan shares some of his top stories for 2024.4 months ago
Edgewater Bridge: ‘Road Closed’ really means the road is closed
Locals are struggling with what "Road Closed" signs mean around a year-long construction project between Everett and Mukilteo.5 months ago
Are anti-graffiti drones the future of keeping WA’s roads clear of the vandalism?
WSDOT believes the state should allocate more money to program more drones to combat graffiti and train more pilots for said drones.5 months ago
Road Usage Charges and winter driving: What WA drivers should be prepared for
As cars continue to get better gas mileage and a larger number of EVs enter service, the state gas tax just doesn't go as far as it used to.5 months ago
Will 2025 be the year of pay-by-mile?
The state has been testing and researching a pay-by-mile system to fund road maintenance and preservation for years.5 months ago
WSDOT begins work to finish SR 520 Montlake Project
Just as the SR 520 Montlake Project is about to wrap up, work is already underway on the final piece of the plan, getting across Portage Bay to I-5.5 months ago
Fines for license plate covers start in 2025
These are usually clear, plastic covers that go over your license plates to protect the plates from damage. They are also illegal in WA.5 months ago
WSDOT to address State Route 7’s growth spurt
State Route 7 just can't handle all that traffic -- 28,000 vehicles working their way up and down the corridor daily.6 months ago
Successful construction season ends on I-90
One less thing to worry about, I-90 construction on the freeway east of the mountains is finished for the year.6 months ago
Sullivan: WA State Patrol is ready for any political violence
WA State Patrol is preparing for what happens if political violence gets worse on election day or the days after the results?6 months ago
