From WSDOT: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/26_CRC_CutsProjectCost.htm The cost of the Columbia River Crossing project has dropped by an estimated $100 million due to changes in the design and more certainties around the schedule. While the design will be plainer than originally planned, we need to move ahead with this project. Ben
From Tri-Met: http://trimet.org/news/2011-fare-changes.htm Tri-Met fares are increasing to partially offset service cuts. A new 30 day pass will also be available. It is unfortunate fares have to rise, but then it does let those who use the services pay for the services. Ben
From The News Tribune: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2011/08/26/1796217/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-its-a-caboose.html The caboose the City of Fife has been restoring has been moved to Dacca Park, right behind the recently restored engine. This is a project that has been worked on by volunteers for years, and is a great addition to the park and the city. Ben
From WSDOT: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_SR520TollingStartsDecember.htm After several problems, the tolling system will be ready to go on the SR 520 bridge in December. Let’s hope it works this time. Ben
From WSDOT: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/25_website_outage.htm The WSDOT Website will be upgraded on Saturday, August 27th and will be unavailable that evening. Ben
From KOMO-TV: http://www.kirotv.com/traffic/28954421/detail.html Now that the FHA has approved the plans, we can start the bored tunnel project to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Ben
From The News Tribune: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2011/08/20/1789656/ruston-area-residents-say-farewell.html The Ruston Way Tunnel, closed to traffic on August 13th, will be filled with dirt in a future project. Residents gathered to sign a banner that will be put in the tunnel. Like many from the South end, I have fond memories of the tunnel. Being narrow, dark and having [...]
From The News Tribune: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2011/08/16/1785026/2-train-options-ruled-out-for.html Options to widen the current rail route or build a new rail route have been ruled out for expanding high speed passenger rail service in the South Sound. It looks like the only option will be to continue with the planned Point Defiance Bypass project. Given the ridership growth on [...]
From WSDOT: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2011/08/2011BikePedCount.htm On September 27, 28 and 29th WSDOT is looking for volunteers to count users of bikes and pedestrians. It is all for National Documentation Project. Ben
From KOMO-TV: http://www.komonews.com/news/local/127921483.html A street in Portland, Oregon at Portland State University has been outfitted with six different electric car chargers. The idea is to see what people do while their car is charging. Now while this may upset some people, in the end it is a good idea. We need to test these systems [...]