WSDOT Funds 15 Community Projects For Cyclists, Pedestrians

WSDOT's Active Transportation Division awarded more than $20 million in grants this summer for several community safety improvements.

Busy Weekend Ahead For Washington Drivers: What To Know

As the Mariners look to extend their winning streak at home, crews will be hard at work along several busy stretches of road.

Westbound SR 520 Reopens After Crash, Car Fire

A car fire fully blocked the westbound lanes of the floating bridge Wednesday morning.

Speed Radar Signs Coming To Stretch Of State Route 520

Drivers will notice new radar-powered speed signs on the Seattle side of SR 520, warning drivers to take it slow through work zones.

Northbound SR 509 Reopens After Fire Response

A fire sent smoke billowing into the sky Tuesday morning and forced the closure of northbound State Route 509.

Seattle-Vancouver Amtrak Service To Resume In September

Train service between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., will resume in September rather than December, according to Amtrak.

Full 520 Bridge Closure Scheduled This Weekend

State Route 520 will be closed in both directions between Seattle and the Eastside this weekend as crews place more than two dozen girders.

Best & Worst Times To Travel Over July 4 Weekend In WA: WSDOT

Up to a million Washingtonians have trips planned this holiday weekend, and traffic headaches are more than likely. Here's what to expect.

Long Ferry Wait Times Expected Over July 4 Weekend In Washington

Amid continued staffing shortages, drivers with ferries on their this Independence Day itineraries should plan for some holiday delays.

4th Of July Travel: When’s The Best Time To Get Out Of Puget Sound

More than a million Washingtonians are expected to travel to celebrate Independence Day, and most by car — despite record gas prices.

WA License Plate Fees Increase July 1

Starting next month, the cost of new and replacement plates will rise, along with several other licensing fees. Here's what to expect.

Revive I-5 Summer Work Resumes This Weekend

Expansion joint replacement work is scheduled nearly every weekend through the summer in Seattle, including some major holidays.

Biden’s Federal Gas Tax Holiday: What It Means For Washington

Washington has the third-highest gas tax in the nation, but may see some relief if Congress approves a suspension of the federal portion.

Seattle Traffic Deaths Hit 16-Year High: Report

A citywide effort to eliminate serious crashes in 2015 didn't stop Seattle from hitting a 16-year-high in traffic deaths in 2021.

West Seattle Bridge To Reopen In September

After work was delayed by a prolonged concrete labor dispute, Seattle's busiest bridge will reopen in the fall instead of summer.

Chinook Pass To Reopen For The Season Friday

Despite unrelenting weather this spring, the route to Mount Rainier's east entrance is scheduled to open Friday morning.

Sound Transit Considers Free Fares For Kids, Seeks Public Input

If approved, passengers 18 and under could ride for free starting in September.

WA Cleared 5.2M Pounds Of Litter From Roads Last Year

State troopers will deploy on emphasis patrols targeting unsecured loads over three upcoming weekends in June.

Free Youth Transit Plan Moves Forward In King County

If approved by the council this summer, all riders under 19 will be eligible for free, year-round transit passes in King County.

Car Fire Blocks Eastbound Interstate 90 On Mercer Island

Eastbound lanes were closed for about two hours after a vehicle fire prompted a large emergency response Wednesday.

Link Projects Mean Delays For Light Rail Riders, Starting In July

An upcoming slate of projects, including final connections for the future 2 Line, will impact travel starting in July and lasting into 2023.

Seattle-Vancouver Bus Service Launches Thursday

FlixBus is expanding to Seattle and will operate a cross-border bus service between the Emerald City and British Columbia five days a week.

Alaska Airlines Pilots 'Overwhelmingly' Vote To Authorize Strike

The pilots voted 99 percent in favor of authorizing union leaders to call a strike if talks fail.

2022 Memorial Day Travel: Best & Worst Times To Hit The Road In WA

WSDOT has a list of best and worst times to travel over the holiday weekend, as an estimated 800,000 Washingtonians hit the road.

Traffic Deaths In WA Up Considerably In 2021, New Estimates Show

According to federal officials, the Pacific Northwest and Alaska saw the nation's largest increase in traffic fatalities last year.

Cayuse Pass On Track For May Reopening; More Snow Delays Chinook

One of the Cascade routes to Mount Rainier is on track to reopen before Memorial Day, while snow complicates work to clear another.

'Revive I-5' Repairs Could Actually Begin This Weekend

Rain delayed the project's start for the last two weekends, but WSDOT said a clearer forecast should finally allow work to get underway.

No Fares For Most Transit This Weekend, Due To ORCA Upgrade

Riders will be able to use most transit options without paying a fare this weekend as the ORCA system goes offline for major upgrades.

Alaska Airlines' Flight Disruptions To Persist Through June

The airline has had to cancel four percent of its flights each day, and rebooking options have been severely limited.

North Cascades Highway Reopens For The Season

Even though fresh snow fell over the weekend, WSDOT crews were able to reopen State Route 20 Tuesday morning.

Rain Postpones 'Revive I-5' Weekend Work

The first of several weekends of roadwork was slated to begin Friday evening, but steady rain put the plans on hold.

Weekend Lane Closures Begin Friday Night On I-5 In Seattle

The first of 16 weekend lane reductions is scheduled to begin Friday evening in Seattle. Here's what to know.

New ORCA Card System Goes Online May 16

One of the most noticeable changes for transit riders will be the ability to instantly add funds online, along with a new smartphone app.

Biden Lands In Seattle: Expect Traffic Impacts Into Friday

President Joe Biden landed at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport during the evening commute and has a busy schedule ahead.

Thinking Of Going Electric? Washington Might Be The Best Place For It

A new analysis found Washington was the best state to own an electric vehicle. Here's why.

Galley Service Returns To Some Washington Ferry Routes

Food and beverage sales resumed on a limited number of ferry galleys Wednesday morning, including service to Bainbridge Island and Kingston.

Washington State Ferries Launches New Recruitment Effort

The nation's largest ferry system is looking for new mariners to help improve service and reduce wait times along multiple routes.

West Seattle Bridge Concrete Work Resumes Amid Strike

Union concrete drivers resumed deliveries to the West Seattle Bridge Tuesday morning, helping prevent further delays to the key project.

Distracted Driving Down In Washington, AAA Survey Finds

A recent survey of Washington drivers found far fewer were using their mobile devices on the road than in 2018.

Drivers Reminded To Stay Alert For Work Zone Awareness Month

Road construction is a dangerous job, and the Washington State Department of Transportation is asking drivers to be extra careful.