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Swift bus lines expanding in Bothell, Marysville, Arlington
Community Transit is extending its Swift Green line to south Bothell, part of a big-picture plan to connect…
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For first-timer, getting from Everett to Sea-Tac for $6 proves simple
Herald reporter Jordan Hansen is taking over the Street Smarts column. For his first dispatch, he rode the…
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Street Smarts columnist signs off from a dream job
Columnist and Everett local Ben Watanabe reflects on the lessons learned from over 3 years covering transportation.
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Everett bike lanes’ white curb, paint confuse drivers on Madison
A reader asked for better warning about short curbs at Madison Street and Evergreen Way. Flexible posts are…
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Drivers must reroute so salmon have a better commute near Mill Creek
This weekend, lanes on 128th Street SE and Highway 96 will be closed west of Dumas Road and…
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Reader: Are more drivers removing license plates?
State patrol traffic stop data doesn’t show a significant increase in plate or registration infractions.
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Changes ‘queued up’ for intersection at Dubuque, South Machias
Snohomish County Public Works is set to begin a study of intersection improvements near Lake Stevens.
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No changes planned for rural roads near Mill Creek, Snohomish
Larimers Corner has two intersections close together that can get busy during the eastbound afternoon commute.
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As Sultan grows, city backs a 4-lane highway with roundabouts
Already the state is in the early design stage for a U.S. 2 roundabout to replace the signal…
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Dry, warm weather means Snohomish County road work galore
Highway 9 is set for closures and detours in June in Lake Stevens and Marysville. The county is…
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Faded 41st Street lane markings eyed for refresh next year
A reader asked about the I-5 interchange lane striping after reportedly seeing lots of driver confusion.
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$123M project starting on Highway 529 interchange, I-5 HOV lane
A reader wondered why the highway had a lane closure despite not seeing work done. Crews were waiting…
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Darrington PE teacher seeks donations for bike education
Gavin Gladsjo is looking for $6,000 in donations for bike, helmets and lessons for kindergarten through fifth grade.
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For Everett’s electric unicyclists, it’s all about balance
“Two years ago, people looked at you like you were an alien,” said Jeff Smith, an electric unicycle…
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Almost one-quarter of Edmonds school’s students join Bike to School Day
Group rides about a half-mile north and south of the school drew huge interest at Sherwood Elementary School.
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Lake Stevens, Marysville seek Bayview Trail design input
The cities are working on plans for the paved trail that would generally follow high-tension power lines west…
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Want ride-hailing at bus prices in Arlington? Let Community Transit know
The transit agency is in early development for microtransit services in Arlington, Darrington and Lake Stevens.
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Plan aims to restore ‘community’ to Community Transit bus service
Dropping commuter routes into Seattle next year will let the agency redeploy buses and drivers throughout the county.
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Is late merging at U.S. 2 trestle legal? Is it bad etiquette?
Yes, it’s legal and generally recommended for efficiency, as long as it’s done safely and doesn’t hold up…
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Lynnwood students pitch transportation safety solutions near school
Barbara Bromley’s fifth-grade class at Hazelwood Elementary School analyzed traffic issues near the parking lot.