http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/story/295433.html “A preliminary report from David Evans and Associates concludes that the bridge can be rehabilitated for approximately $80 million. That’s far less than the $135 million estimate for replacing the bridge, and not far from a 2004 estimate of $80 million for rehabilitation.” “The new consultant’s report is good news, because city officials had [...]
http://future.soundtransit.org/default.aspx Now until 3/9. Ben
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/story/275624.html From the article: “A hearing is scheduled today in the state House Committee on Transportation on a bill that would allow Tacoma to tap into sales tax revenue to raise money for fixing the bridge. The bill introduced last month by state Rep. Dennis Flannigan, D-Tacoma, would allow the City of Tacoma to create [...]
After flying into Frankfurt we drove on the Autobahn to Saarbrucken where we are staying. Some thoughts so far: Acceleration and deceleration tapers are very short on the Autobahn. In most places, no more than a couple hundred feet. Keep in mind too that this is on a highway that has no limit for great [...]
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/story/273552.html It looks like the state is going to pass a bill suspending collection of the state sales tax on mega projects, or projects that collect tolls. This would affect the following: Narrows Bridge 520 bridge replacement Columbia River bridge replacement North Spokane Corridor The idea seems very good. While we have to pay sales [...]
Hello. I am in Germany this week for training. In the 2 days I have been in Europe I have already seen some amazing things, from elevated roundabouts in Paris to short exit tapers on the Autobahn. I will eventually post photos of the trip as I get them. First, the elevated roundabout in Paris. [...]
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/breaking/story/271252.html Still more heavy snow and avalanches. Checking again at 4 pm. Ben Update: Now open. Check http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/passes/snoqualmie/ for updates.
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/story/270966.html Basically, a more limited plan for Sound Transit 2 would extend light rail to Overlake on the Eastside, up to Northgate and down to Kent/Des Moines. However, Pierce County would gain more Sounder and bus service. In exchange, Tacoma Link would be extended from downtown to Tacoma General and TCC, and out to Fife. [...]