Interesting review of travel times and costs from Everett to Seattle and back. From HeraldNet: http://heraldnet.com/article/20110421/BLOG48/110429997&SectionCat=BLOG48 As expected, the breakover point timewise comes during the 7:30-9 part of rush hour. Definitely the transit options are cheaper, especially given the increased cost of gas. And as noted in the comments, there are multiple other reasons why [...]
From KOMO-TV: http://www.komonews.com/news/local/120355574.html This budget includes 9.5 billion in capital investments and works out a compromise on the ferry system. This is good news, as the details of the budget were up in the air. It is critical we move our transportation systems forward in this state. Ben
From The News Tribune: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2011/04/19/1632887/state-urged-to-replace-narrows.html The current tolling equipment on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge uses proprietary equipment from Transcore. The new statewide systems will use an open-source technology. Hopefully they will get this straightened out soon. I’d really hate to have my window cluttered up with transponders. Ben
From WSDOT: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/04/19_2011ConstructionKickoff.htm The summer construction season kicks off today. Multiple projects are planned or underway in the Puget Sound area. Just remember, give em a brake. Ben
From KING-5: http://www.king5.com/news/i-wonder/Does-the-HOV-lane-become-the-fast-lane-when-not-enforced-119190359.html Yes, when the HOV lane is open to all traffic (I-405 and SR 167, 7pm-5am) it is to be treated as the fast lane. Hear that Seattle-area drivers? Ben
http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Promotions/Amtrak-Sweepstakes.aspx Enter to win two round trip tickets on the Amtrak Cascades to Portland to watch the Sounders play the Portland Timbers. Ben
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/northwest/striping WSDOT’s 2011 paint striping season begins. Remember to stay clear and follow the signs; that paint is nasty to get off your car. Ben
From KOMO-TV: http://southlakeunion.komonews.com/news/business/mercer-mess-closures-have-neighborhood-businesses-worried/635042 Road closures from the construction project to fix the Mercer Mess are already hurting businesses, and have many worried about their survival. Couldn’t we do something like they did with the Link project, where they promote the local businesses? Ben
From Sound Transit: http://www.soundtransit.org/About-Sound-Transit/News-and-events/News-releases/Sound-Transit-uncovers-pieces-of-Seattle’s-history.xml While preparing to launch the tunnel boring machines for University Link, Sound Transit found parts of the old boardwalk and other artifacts from the 1800′s underneath Seattle. Amazing to think of what else we may find. One of the clocks at the Pioneer Square Station is made of tools and artifacts [...]
From The Seattle Times: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2014778968_artifacts14m.html From The Seattle P-I: http://www.seattlepi.com/local/transportation/article/Light-rail-construction-unearths-century-old-1337397.php From Capitol Hill Seattle: http://www.capitolhillseattle.com/2011/04/14/sound-transit-light-rail-dig-between-downtown-and-hill-reveals-pieces-of-old-seattle Ben