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Everett, Smokey Point rest areas closed for 2021
WSDOT announced the closures were due to ongoing maintenance, staffing and vandalism problems.
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Ferry-geddon: Sailings from Mukilteo, Edmonds cut in half
The state blames route cuts on COVID factors and not enough staff. The vaccine mandate is a factor.
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Northgate light rail frees buses for Snohomish County routes
Community Transit is using the change to imagine service when light rail reaches Snohomish County.
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A third of ferry sailings cancelled due to crew shortages
Slashed service could persist in Mukilteo, Edmonds and elsewhere. It’s unprecedented, officials said.
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Community Transit issues vaccine requirement for employees
It starts with new hires this week, a vaccine or weekly negative test by Oct. 18, and full…
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Southbound I-5 bridge over Stilly River to reopen Tuesday
Closed since June for paint and preservation work, two of the three lanes were to be reopened this…
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Bike lanes proposal could cut two vehicle lanes in Edmonds
Two options before the City Council would reduce at least one vehicle lane along 100th Avenue W.
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That jerk who cuts in the ferry line can be fined $139
Meanwhile, the state has ended the 877-764-HERO program, whereby the public could report violators.
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Overnight interruptions set for I-5, Highway 104 interchange
Work on the Lynnwood light rail extension requires the ramps to be closed to traffic for two nights.
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Gold Bar considers home parking permits near Wallace Falls
In the past, parking spilled from Wallace Falls State Park into town. Decals could avoid conflicts.
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Overnight closures set for 236th Street in Mountlake Terrace
The closure just east of I-5 means a detour for drivers to reach the interstate until Oct. 14.
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Volunteers needed to help guide future of Everett light rail
The Sound Transit panel will advise on the extension’s alignment, station locations and more.
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CEO of fast-growing Sound Transit system to step aside
The search will begin soon to replace Peter Rogoff, who leads the multibillion-dollar transportation network.
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At Everett boat launch, a sand bar is stranding seafarers
The pileup of silt from the Snohomish River is proving to be problematic. The port plans to dig…
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Active transportation requires a lot of planning, preparation
Lawn care complicated our transportation columnist’s commitment to ditch his car for 1-mile trips.
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Smokey Point road improvements won’t be done before industrial center
Amazon, NorthPoint are coming but the state will not begin widening Highway 531 until 2023.
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Road disruptions starting around Highway 9 in Lake Stevens
Lane reductions and closures are part of the work to improve the intersection at Highways 9 and 204.
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Faster trips, more service in store for Community Transit
The agency is reallocating 4,000 service hours that will be saved by ending commuter routes at Northgate.
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As offices reopen, some former ‘super commuters’ aren’t happy
After a pandemic respite working at home, they dread resuming a one-way commute of 90 minutes or more.
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Highway 9 set for closure north of Arlington next week
Work to replace a culvert will require a detour to I-5 starting Monday until the following Saturday morning.