Roads
Lane closures planned on I-5 in Smokey Point
Overnight lane closures are planned on I-5 in Smokey Point two nights this week and two more nights next week for work on a new bridge over the freeway at 156th Street NE.
Date: 05/30/2012 | Street Smarts
Project to widen Highway 522 will mean delays
MONROE -- Two years from now, when work to improve the dangerous Highway 522 near Monroe is done, drivers should be heaving sighs of relief for more reasons than one.Not only will the highway be a safer, four-lane divided road, but all the roadwork will be finished, as well.
Date: 05/30/2012 | Local News
Money needed to fix I-5 grooves
Pat Smith of Camano Island writes: I drive I-5 in north Snohomish County every day and the grooves seem to be getting deeper from the constant use.
Date: 05/28/2012 | Street Smarts
Police patrols to target drivers not wearing seatbelts
EVERETT -- Police are reminding people to buckle up.Officers from around Snohomish County plan to participate in the "Click It or Ticket" campaign looking for unbuckled drivers and passengers.
Date: 05/26/2012 | Local News
Semi rolls over on I-5 onramp in Everett
EVERETT -- No injuries were reported after a semi truck rolled over in Everett on Thursday.The accident was reported about 12:40 p.m. at the onramp to southbound I-5 from the Boeing Freeway, officer Aaron Snell said.
Date: 05/25/2012 | Local News
Bridge contractor warned against beers on the job
SEATTLE -- Gov. Chris Gregoire and Washington Transportation Department Secretary Paul Hammond issued statements Wednesday reminding the contractor on a new Lake Washington floating bridge not to let office workers drink beer on the job.
Date: 05/24/2012 | Northwest
States looking to new tolls to pay for highways
WASHINGTON -- Driving onto an Interstate highway? Crossing a bridge on the way into work? Taking a tunnel under a river or bay? Get ready to pay.
Date: 05/23/2012 | Nation & World
Terrace park-and-ride earns green certification
The Mountlake Terrace park-and-ride center has received a Green Globes certification for its environmentally friendly features.The parking garage at the center is fitted with solar panels and efficient lighting and was built with recycled material.
Date: 05/23/2012 | Local News
Reflective striping should ease intersection concerns
Mark Bowman of Stanwood writes: The intersection at Highway 531 and 45 Road in Lakewood, west of Smokey Point, has no illumination at night and it's hard to judge your turns. Could someone take a look at this intersection?
Date: 05/21/2012 | Street Smarts
2 injured after motorcycles collide on I-5
MARYSVILLE -- A motorcyclist and his passenger were injured Saturday in an accident on I-5 near Marysville.
Date: 05/19/2012 | Local News
Deer Creek gate opens on Mountain Loop Highway
VERLOT -- Snohomish County reopened the Deer Creek gate this week, giving people access to the Big Four Ice Caves, Barlow Pass and other attractions along the Mountain Loop Highway.
Date: 05/18/2012 | Local News
Damage found in pontoon built at Aberdeen
SEATTLE -- Damage has been found in one of the large pontoons that are being built at Aberdeen for the new Highway 520 floating bridge across Lake Washington at Seattle.
Date: 05/18/2012 | Northwest
Old bridge has new purpose
Everett Fire Department ladder truck driver Rob Robertson practices climbing maneuvers on the old Ebey Slough bridge on Highway 529 that was recently replaced but has not been torn down. Robertson is one of 80 or more "rescue techs" from fire departments throughout the region, including Everett,...
Date: 05/18/2012 | Local News
Bridges to replace Snoqualmie Pass snow shed
SNOQUALMIE PASS -- The contractor improving a five-mile stretch of Interstate 90 at Snoqualmie Pass has come up with a new idea for replacing a snow shed.
Date: 05/17/2012 | Northwest
Closures on Ebey Slough Bridge
The southbound lane of Highway 529 at the new Ebey Slough Bridge is scheduled to close overnight from tonight for utility conduit work and the entire bridge is planned to be closed all weekend for a work on a connecting ramp, according to the state Department of Transportation.
Date: 05/17/2012 | Street Smarts
Motorcycle officers compete in 3-day event at Tulalip
LYNNWOOD -- Lynnwood police are hosting the 30th anniversary of the North American Motor Officers Association Training Conference and Competition May 16 to 18 at the Tulalip Resort Casino.The three-day event is free and open to the public.
Date: 05/15/2012 | Local News
Technology helps make crosswalks safer, fairer
Rob Harrower of Everett writes: When crossing at some crosswalks with lights, can we get a 10 to 20 second head start for the pedestrian? This would provide a safer environment.
Date: 05/14/2012 | Street Smarts
Wrong-way driver hits two cars on I-5
EVERETT -- A Bothell man reportedly pulled a U-turn on I-5 early Saturday morning and drove the wrong way along the freeway before hitting two other cars.The man, 26, is under investigation for drunken driving.The incident happened just after 2 a.m. on southbound I-5 near Highway 526.
Date: 05/12/2012 | Local News
Motorcyclist injured in Lynnwood crash
LYNNWOOD -- A man suffered minor injuries Friday after crashing his motorcycle in the Lynnwood area.The accident was reported about 6 p.m. along Highway 524, near the intersection with Magnolia Road, east of Lynnwood.
Date: 05/11/2012 | Local News
Collision causes car to flip on I-5; no serious injuries
EVERETT -- No serious injuries were reported after a rollover collision on I-5 in Everett on Thursday.About 2 p.m., a pickup truck and passenger car were both southbound when they somehow collided just south of 41st Street, said trooper Mark Francis with the Washington State Patrol.
Date: 05/10/2012 | Local News
North Cascades Highway opens today
MARBLEMOUNT -- The state Transportation Department reopened the North Cascades Highway at noon Thursday after seven weeks of blowing and bulldozing snow and avalanche debris off the roadway.
Date: 05/10/2012 | Northwest
New Highway 520 bridge pontoons ready at Grays Harbor
ABERDEEN -- Pontoons for the new Highway 520 floating bridge at Seattle will be towed this summer from Grays Harbor to Lake Washington.
Date: 05/09/2012 | Northwest
BoltBus starting Seattle-Portland service May 17
SEATTLE -- A low-cost inter-city bus service that began four years ago on the East Coast plans to start a Seattle-Portland route on May 17.BoltBus has no stations, baggage handlers or ticket agents. The black and red buses do offer wifi and places to plug in laptops.
Date: 05/07/2012 | Northwest
Changes could ease I-405, I-5 merge
Erica Johnson of Everett writes: The merge from northbound I-405 to northbound I-5 is a nightmare. The weaving traffic is hideous and the exit at 164th Street SW is inadequate for what it handles.
Date: 05/07/2012 | Street Smarts
Arlington roundabout work to start this week
ARLINGTON -- Construction is set to begin this week on a roundabout at the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 531, also known as 172nd Street NE.
Date: 05/07/2012 | Local News
State Patrol to teens: Texting, driving don’t mix
EVERETT --The season of teenage freedom is ahead, and that means more young drivers will be on the road.The Washington State Patrol wants to remind young folks and their families about the dangers of texting while driving, Sgt. Kirk Rudeen said.
Date: 05/05/2012 | Local News
Crews hope to open North Cascades Highway on Thursday
SEATTLE -- Washington state road crews using heavy-duty snow blowers and bulldozers are close to reopening three highways through the Cascades that were closed by deep winter snow and avalanche dangers.
Date: 05/04/2012 | Northwest
Mudslide halts Friday-Saturday Sounder service
Sounder train service has been suspended for Friday and Saturday during the special game service on the route from Edmonds, Mukilteo and Everett to Seattle. Passengers will need to take buses on a regular schedule for the afternoon commute.
Date: 05/04/2012 | Local News
Inbox: Transportation miscellany edition
For whatever reason, our inbox of late has been crammed tighter than a fully loaded 737 with stuff about transportation, human and otherwise.
Date: 05/01/2012 | Bizblog
Two hospitalized after wreck on I-5 in Everett
EVERETT -- Two people were hospitalized Sunday night after a wreck on southbound I-5 in Everett.A Mill Creek man, 58, in a Hyundai Sonata lost control and struck an Acura Integra, according to a Washington State Patrol memo.
Date: 04/30/2012 | Local News
Blasting planned as Highway 522 widened
MONROE -- Widening Highway 522 is going to be a blast.Explosions to remove tons of rock as part of the state's $128.8 million project are expected to happen in late May.
Date: 04/30/2012 | Local News
Repaving helps avoid more costly roadwork
Chris Luscher of Everett writes: I'm wondering why Mukilteo Boulevard is being repaved.The asphalt that was replaced incrementally in recent years was in very good condition, and it seems that such a large expenditure is unnecessary.
Date: 04/30/2012 | Street Smarts
Mukilteo considers new, big road
MUKILTEO -- It's not a reach to say Mukilteo could use another road into the city from the south.Afternoon commuters returning home or heading to the ferry often encounter backups on the Mukilteo Speedway, even though that roadway was widened to four lanes in 2004.
Date: 04/29/2012 | Local News
Landslide closes Highway 410 east of Mount Rainier
YAKIMA -- A landslide has closed Highway 410 east of Mount Rainier. Yakima County Emergency Management Director Jim Hall says the slide Friday morning covered about 60 feet of road with mud, rocks and trees.
Date: 04/27/2012 | Northwest
Expedited title service begins Tuesday
EVERETT -- Anyone who needs to get their state-issued car or boat title in a hurry should soon be able to take care of business at the Snohomish County Auditor's Office in Everett.
Date: 04/26/2012 | Local News
State plans 2 roundabouts for Highway 92 at L. Stevens
LAKE STEVENS -- The design work for two roundabouts on Highway 92 is well under way, according to the state Department of Transportation.
Date: 04/26/2012 | Local News
Everett Transit plans cuts
Short on cash, agency proposes changes in routes, fares
Date: 04/25/2012 | Local News
Closures planned on Highway 522
Highway 522 is scheduled to be completely closed for an hour in mid-morning both Wednesday and Thursday for road-related work.
Date: 04/23/2012 | Street Smarts
I-5 to stay rough through Lynnwood a bit longer
LYNNWOOD -- It likely will be another couple of months before the rough pavement on southbound I-5 through Lynnwood becomes smooth.
Date: 04/23/2012 | Local News
Adding another I-5 exit lane would be cost prohibitive
Margaret Bright of Lake Stevens writes: Would it be possible, and how much would it cost, to have two lanes exiting from northbound I-5 onto the eastbound U.S. 2 trestle?
Date: 04/23/2012 | Street Smarts
Plan to revitalize Evergreen Way OK'd
EVERETT -- A plan that is expected to reshape and revitalize Evergreen Way was approved by the City Council on Wednesday night.
Date: 04/21/2012 | Local News
Patches on U.S. 2 are safe, effective
Thomas MacArthur of Monroe writes: I sent an email to the DOT about the terrible repairs made to U.S. 2 between Snohomish and Monroe last summer, but I got no response back.
Date: 04/16/2012 | Street Smarts
Ebey Slough bridge opens
Expect less congestion with more lanes for cars and bikes
Date: 04/16/2012 | Local News
Pedestrian killed on I-5 is identified
EVERETT -- A 40-year-old Everett man who wandered into both northbound and southbound lanes of I-5 Saturday night before being struck and killed has been identified as Shane A. Archey, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Date: 04/15/2012 | Local News
One-car accident closes Highway 530 near Oso
OSO -- Highway 530 was closed Thursday evening and into Friday morning after a car struck a power pole.The accident happened about 10 p.m. Thursday, near Montague Creek in the Oso area, said trooper Keith Leary with the Washington State Patrol.
Date: 04/14/2012 | Local News
Lynnwood council poised to reconsider traffic cameras
Lynnwood officials now say it's time for the community to really discuss the city's revenue reliance on controversial traffic-enforcement cameras.
Date: 04/14/2012 | Need to Know
Female drivers more likely to hit the wrong pedal
LOS ANGELES -- Women are more likely than men to mistake the gas pedal for the brakes, according to federal safety regulators.
Date: 04/13/2012 | Nation & World
Roundabout nearly ready
Some in Sultan not convinced U.S. 2 circle was best option
Date: 04/13/2012 | Local News
Dog causes traffic slowdowns on I-5 near Terrace
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE -- Traffic woes early Thursday evening on I-5 in Mountlake Terrace were linked to a wayward dog.Around 5 p.m., a dog was reported running around the highway in the area of 236th Street SW, said trooper Keith Leary with the Washington State Patrol.
Date: 04/12/2012 | Local News
Highway 529 bridge closes Friday for work
MARYSVILLE -- The old drawbridge on Highway 529 across Ebey Slough is expected to carry its last vehicles on Friday.The 85-year-old bridge is to close for good at 8 p.m. so crews can connect the highway to a new bridge being built just east of the old one.
Date: 04/12/2012 | Local News
45th Ave. SE near Bothell closes Monday
BOTHELL -- With a road closure scheduled to begin Monday, Snohomish County continues its pedestrian-friendly makeover of a neighborhood west of the Brightwater treatment plant on Highway...
Date: 04/12/2012 | Local News
Bill's in the mail for S.R. 520, Tacoma bridge tolls
SEATTLE -- People who have been tardy about paying their tolls for crossing the State Route 520 and Tacoma Narrows bridges will be mailed civil penalty notices this week.
Date: 04/10/2012 | Northwest
Transit funding stays parked in special session
OLYMPIA -- With the special session in its final hours, it's clear cities, counties and bus agencies won't be getting a lifeline for new transportation funding they wanted from state lawmakers.
Date: 04/09/2012 | Local News
First come, first parked
Sounder riders jockey for limited spaces in Edmonds
Date: 04/09/2012 | Local News
Mass transit picks up riders as gas prices rise
More and more people are riding the bus as the economy slowly recovers and gas prices skyrocket, transit officials and riders say.Gas prices rose by more than 18 cents in February and could reach $5 per gallon by this summer, according to the American Public Transportation Association.
Date: 04/09/2012 | Local News
Trooper injured after patrol car hit from behind
SMOKEY POINT-- A Washington State Patrol trooper received minor back and neck injuries when a car he stopped hit his patrol car from behind Saturday morning.The trooper stopped a 49-year-old woman driving a Honda Accord northbound I-5 by Smokey Point.
Date: 04/07/2012 | Local News
Road work in Sultan to tie up U.S. 2 starting Sunday
SULTAN -- Expect delays as long as 90 minutes on U.S. 2 as crews start building a roundabout on the highway this weekend.
Date: 04/07/2012 | Local News
Three injured in three-car crash in Arlington
ARLINGTON -- Traffic was detoured on Highway 530 in Arlington after an accident that sent three people to the hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.
Date: 04/06/2012 | Local News
Mukilteo mayor miffed over Sound Transit post snub
EVERETT -- A rivalry is brewing between the mayors of Edmonds and Mukilteo for a spot on the Sound Transit Board of Directors.
Date: 04/04/2012 | Local News
Stopping wrong-way drivers no simple task
Gary Hayes of Silver Lake writes: I have been hearing more about people driving the wrong way on our highways. It made me think about the one-way spike strips that you used to see at the exit of the drive-in movies. Why can't those be installed part way down the off ramps to prevent wrong way...
Date: 04/02/2012 | Street Smarts
Work on roundabout in Sultan delayed
SULTAN -- Bad weather made the Washington State Department of Transportation postpone construction of a roundabout on U.S. 2.
Date: 03/31/2012 | Local News
Construction starts on new Highway 520 floating bridge
SEATTLE -- The Transportation Department says drivers on the Highway 520 floating bridge will see construction barges move into place Thursday on Lake Washington to start work on a new floating bridge.
Date: 03/27/2012 | Northwest
Roundabout work to delay U.S. 2 traffic
SULTAN -- Drivers should expect a week of traffic woes on U.S. 2. The state Department of Transportation is narrowing the highway to one lane so a roundabout can be built on Rice Road near Sultan.
Date: 03/27/2012 | Local News
Syncing traffic signals no easy task
Ralph Gilcreest of Mukilteo writes: I'm bothered by unsynchronized traffic lights. Just think of what good could be done if the cities and counties could time their traffic lights to coordinate with the speed limit. There would be less idling time, which would save fuel and commute time. There...
Date: 03/26/2012 | Street Smarts
Planning resumes for Suiattle River Road work
EVERETT -- In the big timber heyday, loaded log trucks rumbled down the Suiattle River Road to Darrington and lumber mills throughout the county.
Date: 03/24/2012 | Local News
200 southeastern Pa. transit police go on strike
PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia police and public transit officials say increased security is planned in response to a walkout Wednesday by about 200 transit police officers who cover the system's subways, trains, buses and trolleys.
Date: 03/21/2012 | Nation & World
Is Sounder worth it?
A private analysis says it costs taxpayers $57 per rider
Date: 03/21/2012 | Local News
Bickford overpass will help drivers merge onto U.S. 2
Sue Sullivan of Snohomish writes: Have you seen the plans for the Bickford Avenue-U.S. 2 overpass? After hearing about the state taking out the weaves to make Highway 18 safer to enter on I-5 in Federal Way, I cannot believe they would even consider this flyover-ramp design for the Bickford...
Date: 03/19/2012 | Street Smarts
Help Sound Transit pick light rail locations
Taxpayers will have a chance over the coming week to provide input to Sound Transit on future station locations for light rail along I-5 from Northgate to Lynnwood.
Date: 03/16/2012 | Local News
DUI patrols planned this weekend
Troopers remind those who plan to celebrate St. Patrick's Day to arrange for a safe ride home before the party.The Washington State Patrol and other police agencies plan to have extra patrols on the roads throughout the weekend, officials said.
Date: 03/16/2012 | Local News
Warnings raised about texting and driving
A national traffic-safety campaign will be available to teach teenagers about the dangers of texting and driving in Northwest Washington in 2013.
Date: 03/16/2012 | Local News
Both drivers killed in collision near Arlington
ARLINGTON -- Both drivers were killed in a two-car head-on crash Wednesday night near Arlington, the Washington State Patrol reported.
Date: 03/15/2012 | Local News
Monroe to take comments on roadwork, funding
MONROE -- Residents are invited to share their thoughts about creating a traffic benefit district to help fund street maintenance and projects at a meeting next month.
Date: 03/15/2012 | Local News
Everett Transit wants to sell parking lot
Everett Transit wants to sell a parking lot at Everett Station to a developer in an effort to revitalize the area and make some cash.There are no firm offers for the $1.9 million parking lot, but now seems like the right time to sell, said Tom Hingson, director of Everett Transit.
Date: 03/13/2012 | Local News
Website tracks wrecks on U.S. 2
Warren Hartz of Index writes: We regularly drive by the electronic sign near Zeke's that tells us how many days since the last serious accident on U.S. 2.
Date: 03/12/2012 | Street Smarts
Dust storm closes stretch of Highway 97
SEATTLE -- State transportation officials have closed a portion of Highway 97 because of a large dust storm.The Washington State Department of Transportation said in a release that the highway is closed from near Milepost 56 to Milepost 60, south of Toppenish.
Date: 03/11/2012 | Northwest
Roadwork ahead
Transportation budget includes higher fees to fund projects
Date: 03/10/2012 | Local News
Emergency repair for Highway 520 floating bridge
SEATTLE -- An emergency repair is under way on one of the 58 cables anchoring the Highway 520 floating bridge in Lake Washington, after a diver discovered corrosion.
Date: 03/09/2012 | Northwest
Everett Station parking lot may go up for sale
How does living or working next to a train station sound to you?
Date: 03/09/2012 | Inside Everett
Monroe to appeal ruling on traffic camera initiative
MONROE -- The enforcement camera war wages on in Monroe.City officials decided Tuesday night to appeal a judge's ruling that they mishandled an initiative aimed at ending the city's traffic camera program.
Date: 03/07/2012 | Local News
1 to 3 inches of snow expected in parts of Snohomish County today
EVERETT -- A cold, wet weather system moving into western Washington could bring 1 to 3 inches of snow to parts of Snohomish County on Monday, according to forecasters.
Date: 03/04/2012 | Local News
Closures planned tonight on I-5 south and Highway 522
Several highway lane closures are planned for tonight and next week in Snohomish County.
Date: 03/02/2012 | Street Smarts
Legislature likes tire socks for snow traction
OLYMPIA -- Tire socks are fabric covers that slip over wheels to give drivers better traction in the snow.They originated in Scandinavia and now they may roll on Washington highways.
Date: 03/02/2012 | Northwest
Planned Columbia River bridge too low, Coast Guard says
VANCOUVER -- The proposed Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River would be too low, the Coast Guard says, a judgment that could mean adding feet to the structure's clearance and up to $150 million to its $3.5 billion price tag.
Date: 03/02/2012 | Northwest
Man arrested after woman's purse snatched in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD -- A 22-year-old man was arrested Tuesday night after police reportedly saw him snatch a woman's purse and run.Snohomish County sheriff's deputies were patrolling Highway 99 in the Lynnwood area around 8 p.m., bureau chief Kevin Prentiss said.
Date: 03/01/2012 | Local News
Monroe waiting for attorney’s advice before responding to ruling on traffic cameras
MONROE -- City officials in Monroe have yet to decide how they'll respond to a judge's ruling that they mishandled an initiative regarding the use of traffic-enforcement cameras.
Date: 02/29/2012 | Local News
U.S. 2 safety group wants highway’s cities to pitch in for lobbying costs
For each of the past three years, the U.S. 2 Safety Coalition has spent $3,000 in donations to pay for lobbying in Olympia. Most of its budget is spent on efforts to persuade policymakers to fund transportation projects on the highway.
Date: 02/24/2012 | Local News
Stevens Pass reopens after snow slides
Update, 4:50 p.m. Wednesday: Officials say U.S. 2 has reopened at Stevens Pass.SEATTLE -- Avalanche danger and snowslides have interrupted traffic across two major Washington Cascades mountain passes.
Date: 02/21/2012 | Northwest
Point A to Point B problems
Bus riders scramble as CT cuts take hold this week
Date: 02/20/2012 | Local News
Extreme caution urged at crosswalks
Penny Page of Everett writes: I am expressing concern about pedestrians and the danger they are in when wearing dark clothing in our "dark weather."
Date: 02/20/2012 | Street Smarts
Traffic slowly returning to Seattle toll bridge
SEATTLE -- The Washington Transportation Department says drivers are gradually returning to the Highway 520 floating bridge since tolling was imposed in late December.
Date: 02/17/2012 | Northwest
Senate bill gives counties 3-cents-a-gallon gas tax option
OLYMPIA -- Cities won't be allowed to collect a local gas tax but counties can still do so under a bill passed by the state Senate this week.
Date: 02/15/2012 | Local News
Man in wheelchair in serious condition after he's struck by car
LYNNWOOD -- A 70-year-old man in a wheelchair was seriously injured after being struck by a pickup on Tuesday afternoon in the Lynnwood area.
Date: 02/14/2012 | Local News
Cameras offer a wider view of traffic between Everett, Arlington
EVERETT -- The gap is filled.The state last week finished installing and activating traffic web cameras on I-5 between Arlington and Everett. This was the only remaining stretch on I-5 from Arlington to Tacoma where people could not see camera views of the freeway.
Date: 02/13/2012 | Local News
State auditor's office looking into Sound Transit's practices
Currently, the members of the Sound Transit board of directors are appointed, not directly elected.Per state law, they're chosen from among officials elected by cities and counties in the Puget Sound region.
Date: 02/12/2012 | Local News
U.S. investigates door fires in 2007 Camrys, RAV4s
DETROIT — Federal safety regulators are investigating reports of fires in the driver's side doors of 2007 Toyota Camry sedans and RAV4 crossover SUVs.
Date: 02/11/2012 | Nation & World
Governor's plan to pay for roads, ferries finds little support in Legislature
OLYMPIA -- The wheels are coming off Gov. Chris Gregoire's $3.6 billion transportation plan, and there doesn't appear to be anything she can do to prevent it.
Date: 02/11/2012 | Local News
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