From KOMO-TV: http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Kenmore-likely-site-for-floating-bridge-work-134616063.html An abandoned industrial site in Kenmore, at the head of Lake Washington, may be used to prefabricate anchors and deck sections for the new SR 520 Floating Bridge. This would save from having to ship the parts up from the Port of Tacoma or Olympia. However the site is controversial as it [...]
From The News Tribune: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2011/11/26/1921500/port-on-watch-for-bad-containers.html Longshoremen at the Port of Tacoma are keeping an eye out for possible explosive containers from Vietnam. The containers were improperly serviced with a coolant that can explode when mixed with air. Let’s hope this work limits any incidents taking place here. Ben
From KOMO-TV: http://ballard.komonews.com/news/people/692532-campaign-get-ballard-light-rail-line-2012-ballot-and-running A campaign has begun to add a light rail spur from the future Brooklyn station on the North Link extension to Ballard. The line would involve both a bored tunnel and a cut and cover tunnel. Ballard and that whole side of Seattle West of Interstate 5 will not be serviced in [...]
From KOMO-TV: http://www.komonews.com/news/Alarm-over-unguarded-trains-spreads-to-Washington-DC-134362448.html Concerns about unlocked, idling trains is now being investigated by Washington DC. Be interesting to see what they come up with. Ben
From the Eastlake Ave. Blog: http://www.eastlakeave.com/2011/11/20/i-5-ship-canal-bridge-noise-reduction-project-marks-first-year-results-disappointing A WSDOT project to try to reduce noise from the Interstate 5 ship canal bridge appears to not be working. A small decrease in noise was seen but barely enough to count. This is unfortunate. I-5 carries a lot of traffic and will only carry more after the SR [...]
From The News Tribune: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2011/11/18/1911029/construction-moves-on-for-camp.html The construction on the controversial new gate at Camp Murray has commenced. The new gate will be further inland, avoiding the congested I-5 interchange and a rail line, but requiring some driving through a residential community. While this is somewhat unfortunate for that part of the community, the project will [...]
From KIRO-TV: http://www.kirotv.com/ap/ap/washington/light-rail-tunnels-under-i-5-in-seattle/nFg2y/ One of the two tunnels from the Capitol Hill Station on the University Link line has been completed, tunneling under Interstate 5 in Downtown Seattle. This is great news. Extending the current Link line should be a top priority. Extending the line to Capitol Hill and the University of Washington will add [...]
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/winter With possible snow in Friday’s forecast, may be time to review these tips from WSDOT. Ben
http://gypsymomma.com/2011/11/16/public-transportation-is-a-parents-best-friend/ Interesting discussion about taking public transportation with your kids. While often ignored as a valid choice for parents, using these systems can be easy, safe, and cheaper than driving and parking. Ben
http://wildfiretoday.com/2010/08/24/fighting-fire-with-a-train/ Interesting article from Wildfire Today about firefighting trains. Ben