Seattle, Puget Sound Cities Get Middling Bicycling Ratings

The advocacy group PeopleForBikes has released its 2019 city ratings. Most Puget Sound cities fared poorly.

WSDOT Giving Out Free 'Good To Go!' Passes For SR 99 Tunnel

SR 99 tunnel tolling will start in a few months, and WSDOT is trying to get drivers to sign up for automatic tolling passes.

Mercer, I-5 Ramps Reopen After Deadly Crane Collapse

SDOT originally said Mercer and an I-5 ramp would stay closed Monday, but crews were able to reopen all lanes.

See Portion Of Alaskan Way Viaduct Disappear In 1 Minute

WSDOT is taking time-lapse video of the viaduct demolition. See the section at Columbia Street get taken down.

King County Metro Zero Emission Fleet 20 Years Away — Here's Why

King County Metro hopes to have a zero emission fleet by 2040, but that's not as simple as buying new buses, transit officials say.

Metro Expands On-Demand Shuttle To Light Rail In Seattle

The Via service will allow south Seattle residents to hail a shuttle to get to light rail stops.

Trailhead Direct Returns In 2019 With New Routes

King County is making it easier for hikers to get to Cascades trails with new stops at Seattle-area transit facilities.

Traffic In SR 99 Tunnel Now Similar To Viaduct

Good news? More than 5,300 cars are traveling through the new SR 99 tunnel at peak times, slightly more than the Alaskan Way Viaduct.

Messy I-5 Crash In Seattle Blocking Multiple Lanes

A semitrailer rolled over around 9 a.m., blocking south and northbound lanes near downtown Seattle.

Sea-Tac Warns Of Parking Shortage This Week

It's spring break, so airport officials are advising travelers to take light rail to Sea-Tac.

Revive I-5 Work Returns This Weekend, Depending On Weather

Drivers traveling between downtown Seattle and Georgetown may see delays starting April 5 for Revive I-5 work.

Big Changes At Colman Dock Ferry Terminal This Spring

Starting in April, WSDOT will begin preparing to build pedestrian bridges and tear down the old Colman Dock building.

Seattle Protected Bike Lane Construction At 3-Year Low: SDOT

SDOT released the Move Seattle annual report on Monday, showing that just 2.34 protected bike lane miles were built in 2018.

No Bike Lanes For 35th Ave Northeast, SDOT Says

Seattle's most controversial bike lane proposal went to mediation last fall, but the talks failed to produce a bike lane compromise.

Seattle Squeeze 2 Starts Saturday: Here's What To Expect

Hundreds of bus trips will move from the 3rd Avenue tunnel to city streets Saturday. That means more congestion is possible downtown.

Impending I-5 Repairs Could Cause Sea-Tac Delays: WSDOT

Over the next two weekends, WSDOT crews will be making expansion joint repairs south of Seattle.

'Major' SR 520 Construction Starting Soon: WSDOT

New SR 520 construction projects will impact drivers headed to the Eastside from Seattle this spring.

See The Alaskan Way Viaduct Get Demolished: Photos

Construction crews have been ripping down the viaduct over the last few weeks. Check out their progress.

SDOT Reveals Fixes For Seattle's 'Most Dangerous' Street

Rainier Avenue South is getting some upgrades in 2019. Here's the list released Monday by SDOT.

SDOT's Zimbabwe Says Rainier Ave A 'Priority' After Biker's Death

Bicyclist Vladimir Rylski​ was hit and killed on Rainier Avenue Monday just hours after new SDOT Director Sam Zimbabwe was sworn in.

Amtrak Train Stuck In Oregon Heading Back To Seattle

Coast Starlight Train 11 was stuck near Eugene, Ore., with 183 people on board due to snow and a downed tree for almost two days.

Significant Growth' In Puget Sound Rail Use, Sound Transit Says

Use of Link light rail and Sounder trains saw steady growth between 2017 and 2018.

Seattle Squeeze Part 2: Metro Buses Leave Transit Tunnel Forever

Commuters - including drivers - in every city in the region will be affected when buses leave the Seattle transit tunnel in March.

All King County Metro Routes Now Back In Service

Snow over the last week severely disrupted bus service in Puget Sound. It's back now, except for a few trip cancellations.

Metro's Emergency Snow Network In Effect Tuesday, Maybe Later

King County Executive Dow Constantine will decide soon whether to keep the snow-restricted bus network going.

How To Use The New SR 99 Tunnel In Seattle

It's a tunnel, not astrophysics. But the new SR 99 tunnel will change how cars move through downtown Seattle.

Seattle May Get Borealis Avenue To Complement Aurora

The Seattle City Council is considering a name change for a sliver of roadway at the southern end of Aurora Avenue.

WSDOT Wants To Raise Fines For HOV Violations

A bill introduced in the Legislature would create steeper fines for drivers violating HOV lanes, including bus-only lanes.

5-Car Crash On I-5 In Seattle May Cause Delays

The multi-car crash happened Monday morning in the northbound I-5 lanes near Georgetown.

Tickets For SR 99 Tunnel Grand Opening Running Out

WSDOT is hosting a grand opening for the SR 99 tunnel this weekend. Better hurry if you want tickets to the event.

Bus Fire On I-5 Causes Major Disruption

A charter bus carrying the Stanford University track team caught fire near the West Seattle bridge Friday afternoon, causing major delays.

How LaGuardia Airport Stoppage Impacts Sea-Tac Flights

Flights to and out of LaGuardia Airport were halted Friday morning due to "a slight increase in sick leave" among air traffic controllers.

Crash Partially Closes Aurora Avenue In Seattle

The southbound lanes near North 85th Street were closed Friday just before 5 p.m.

Will Wet Wednesday Finally Bring ViaDoom?

Monday and Tuesday were relatively problem-free commutes. But rain during the Wednesday rush hour might cause problems.

I-5 Truck Rollover: Crews Clean Up Quick, Get Traffic Moving

A truck rollover crash on Interstate-5 near Northgate Way caused delays Tuesday morning before transportation crews got it cleared.

First Seattle Squeeze Commute: Worse For South Sound Commuters

Monday marked the first morning rush hours commute without SR 99. See live updates here.

7 Ways To Beat The ViaDoom Blues By Train, Bus, And More

Whether you're coming from Sumner or Edmonds, ViaDoom will probably slow your commute. Here are some alternate routes to consider.

5 Arrested After Protest Blocks 4th Avenue In Seattle

Protesters Friday afternoon blocked off the intersection at 4th Avenue and Pine to protest oil pipelines.

Goodbye-A-Duct: A Photo History Of The Alaskan Way Viaduct

The Alaskan Way Viaduct closes forever Friday. See photos of the freeway from its birth in 1953 to the infamous crab truck crash of 2016.

Seattle's Annual No Pants Light Rail Ride Is This Weekend

Be prepared. Puget Sound exhibitionists will drop trou on Sunday aboard Sound Transit light rail trains.