Transportation

Crews from Reece Construction Company mill asphalt off of Madison Avenue during the beginning of construction on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett building out bike network with 4 projects this year

The city is putting bike lanes on Madison Street, converting College Avenue and Fleming Street into a bike boulevard, and adding signs.

Crews from Reece Construction Company mill asphalt off of Madison Avenue during the beginning of construction on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Highway 529/I-5 interchange project includes a northbound ramp from the freeway onto the highway into Marysville, and a southbound ramp from the highway to the interstate. The southbound ramp could be delayed. (Washington State Department of Transportation)

Overnight closures set for Highway 529 between Everett, Marysville

Construction crews need to install a safety barrier, closing the road from Ebey Slough and Interstate 5 on Monday and Tuesday.

The Highway 529/I-5 interchange project includes a northbound ramp from the freeway onto the highway into Marysville, and a southbound ramp from the highway to the interstate. The southbound ramp could be delayed. (Washington State Department of Transportation)
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Overnight I-405 work to close southbound lanes, ramps between

The lane reductions are between Bothell and Lynnwood from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. each day this week.

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Blake Miller, left and Trentyn Greening, right, stick their arms out to signal their left turn during a bike safety class at Darrington Elementary School on Friday, May 12, 2023 in Darrington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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.

Blake Miller, left and Trentyn Greening, right, stick their arms out to signal their left turn during a bike safety class at Darrington Elementary School on Friday, May 12, 2023 in Darrington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Ferries pass on a crossing between Mukilteo and Whidbey Island. (Andy Bronson / Herald file)

Ferries, fares and facts: Mukilteo-Clinton ferry is virtual meeting topic

Edmonds-Kingston is the topic June 1 in a series of Washington State Ferries meetings for updates and public comment.

Ferries pass on a crossing between Mukilteo and Whidbey Island. (Andy Bronson / Herald file)
Librarian Phillip Buffington, 54, pulls up to the Everett Public Library on his fixed-gear bicycle at the conclusion of his morning commute from Capitol Hill on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett librarian on 60-mile bike commute: ‘Totally rational behavior’

Phillip Buffington, 54, pedals from Capitol Hill in Seattle to Everett Public Library. It sure beats driving, he says.

Librarian Phillip Buffington, 54, pulls up to the Everett Public Library on his fixed-gear bicycle at the conclusion of his morning commute from Capitol Hill on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Eric Rowe, 48, rides on his electric unicycle near the Everett Marina in Everett, Washington, on Sunday, May 7, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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 rider who lives in Marysville.

Eric Rowe, 48, rides on his electric unicycle near the Everett Marina in Everett, Washington, on Sunday, May 7, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The Highway 529/I-5 interchange project includes a northbound ramp from the freeway onto the highway into Marysville, and a southbound ramp from the highway to the interstate. The southbound ramp could be delayed. (Washington State Department of Transportation)

Highway 529 overnight closure set for Wednesday near Marysville

The highway will be closed in both directions from 10 p.m. Wednesday to 4:30 a.m. Thursday between Ebey Slough and I-5.

The Highway 529/I-5 interchange project includes a northbound ramp from the freeway onto the highway into Marysville, and a southbound ramp from the highway to the interstate. The southbound ramp could be delayed. (Washington State Department of Transportation)
The Lynnwood Link light rail extension breached the 25% milestone for construction in Mountlake Terrace shot on Wednesday December 16, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Sound Transit: Prioritize Lynnwood over East Link

Sound Transit staff are pushing for Lynnwood Link service — even if it’s less frequent — over an East Link starter line.

The Lynnwood Link light rail extension breached the 25% milestone for construction in Mountlake Terrace shot on Wednesday December 16, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Students participate in Bike to School Day at Sherwood Elementary School in Edmonds, Washington on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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.

Students participate in Bike to School Day at Sherwood Elementary School in Edmonds, Washington on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
William Gamboa runs with his dogs along Bayview Trail on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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 of Highway 9.

William Gamboa runs with his dogs along Bayview Trail on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Cathcart Crossing project site along Highway 9 on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

County clears permit hurdle for Cathcart park and ride

The proposed park and ride southeast of Cathcart Way and Highway 9 would have 154 stalls and be near planned housing.

Cathcart Crossing project site along Highway 9 on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Community Transit’s 209 bus departs from the Lake Stevens Transit Center at 4th St NE and Highway 9 on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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.

Community Transit’s 209 bus departs from the Lake Stevens Transit Center at 4th St NE and Highway 9 on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
A cyclist crosses Highway 99 at 220th Street before riding south along the highway on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

State law prompts Edmonds to add bike lanes on Highway 99 overhaul

The Legislature’s Move Ahead Washington package requires “complete streets” for state transportation projects.

A cyclist crosses Highway 99 at 220th Street before riding south along the highway on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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1,670-stall Lynnwood Transit Center parking garage opens Monday

Sound Transit had the facility built as part of construction for light rail, which won’t begin service until next year.

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A transit rider steps onto a Community Transit bus on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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.

A transit rider steps onto a Community Transit bus on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Bridge work to hold up U.S. 2 traffic near Gold Bar this week

Crews are set to repair the South Fork Skykomish River bridge, with alternating east and west traffic through Friday.

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Edmonds man dies in Highway 99 crash north of Lynnwood

The Washington State Patrol was investigating the collision near 156th Street SW that closed both directions Sunday morning.

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A car merges into the far right lane heading toward the exit to US 2 trestle on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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 traffic flow.

A car merges into the far right lane heading toward the exit to US 2 trestle on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Overnight closures set for I-5 near Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace

The closures will allow crews to replace concrete on bridges in Snohomish County.

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