From WSDOT: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/11/05_SR520FloatingBridgeTeamsCompete.htm Three design/build teams have been selected to compete for the contract for the new SR 520 floating bridge. This is great news as we need to move ahead with this project ASAP. Ben
From WSDOT: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/11/110810_AmtrakCascadesthanksgivingtrains.htm Amtrak has added 11 trains along its Cascades route to support high Thanksgiving demand. Good to see people using rail instead of clogging Interstate 5. Reserve today: http://www.amtrakcascades.com/ Ben
From WSDOT: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/11/04_2010BridgeReplacementAwards.htm WSDOT has appropriated funds to renovate or replace bridges across the state. This is great news as we do not want to have an incident here similar to what happened in Minneapolis with the I-35W bridge collapse. Many bridges in Washington are in great need of repair or replacement. Ben
From WSDOT: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2010/11/11_03_SBI5HOVlaneopens.htm Southbound carpool lane from the King/Pierce County line to Port of Tacoma road through Fife has opened today. This is good news as it should move the backup, now at the end of the current lane near the county line, to near the 54th Avenue exit in Fife. Meaning I can get [...]
From The Grist: http://www.grist.org/article/2010-10-27-transportation-secretary-ray-lahood-talk-about-livable-communiti Questions and answers from transportation secretary Ray LaHood regarding building livable communties around transportation hubs. Ben