traffic
Stiffer Fines Proposed For Chicago Cyclists, Could Seattle Follow?
Cyclists who violate traffic laws or motorists who open their doors in front of people on bikes could face steeper fines. Under Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan, the fine when cyclists disobey traffic laws would go from a flat $25 to a range of $50 to $200, depending on the violation.
Police: Man Used Fake Police Lights To Beat Traffic
Police in Oregon say a Washington man wove through interstate traffic at 80 mph with phony police lights flashing.
Sound Transit: Bus Fire May Have Been Caused By Ice In A Brake Line
Sound Transit says Friday’s frigid temperatures and frozen water in a brake line could be to blame for a bus fire on Interstate 5 in north Seattle.
Longshore Union Sues Over Seattle Arena Plan
The Superior Court lawsuit contends that Seattle and King County, working with investor Chris Hansen, have approved an agreement to build the arena in an industrial area south of downtown without first completing a required environmental review.
A Mercer Mess Milestone
The Seattle Transportation Department reports progress in addressing a traffic problem known as the Mercer Mess.
Traffic In Seattle Set To Be A Challenge This Weekend
If you don’t need to be driving around Seattle this weekend, you might as well stay put. The Washington Department of Transportation will have multiple construction closures and there will also be numerous special events creating […]
WA DOT to Close I-90 for Blue Angels’ Practices and Performances
The Washington State Department of Transportation will close all lanes of Interstate 90 across Lake Washington several times from Thursday, August 2 through Sunday, August 5, to accommodate air show practices and performances by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels for this year’s Seafair festivities.
President Obama Attends Two Seattle Area Fundraisers
President Obama plans to spend the night at the Hilton Bellevue hotel after attending two fundraising events at the home of Costco co-founder Jim Sinegal on the east side of Lake Washington on Tuesday.
False Alarm Disrupts Seattle Rail Traffic
A suspicious box prompted authorities to briefly shut down the BNSF main rail line north of Seattle’s King Street station.
Study: Seattle 4th Worst in Traffic Congestion
(CBS Seattle) – Does your commute through the Emerald City make your fists tighten and teeth grind? Odds are it does. Seattle has the fourth worst traffic congestion problem in North America, according to a […]








