From Sound Transit: http://www.soundtransit.org/About-Sound-Transit/News-and-events/News-releases/DSTT-travel-time-test.xml Sound and Metro Transit will be testing travel times on buses that will no longer be free later this year. While I understand the need, eliminating the ride free zone in the tunnel is a BAD idea. Already there are delays at rush hour. What is going to happen when all [...]
From The Seattle Times: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2017335741_mercerstreet26m.html The next phase of the project to rebuild the “Mercer Mess” is beginning. Expect delays and detours, but an improved road when complete. More: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/ppmp_mercer_construction.htm Ben
From The News Tribune: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/crime/2012/01/24/amtrak-strikes-tow-truck-in-kent/ An Amtrak train struck a tow truck at a crossing in Kent yesterday. While there were no deaths and only one injury, this delayed train traffic, including the Sounder, for hours. Come on people, obey the signs! Ben
From The News Tribune: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/01/23/1994719/commuter-rail-bridge-will-improve.htm A reader notes that the new Sounder bridge in Downtown Tacoma looks ugly. Sound Transit’s response is that the bridge will be painted and have an art project on it. Ben
From The News Tribune: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/01/21/1993251/thats-no-pile-of-dirt-puyallup.html The large pile of dirt near the Emerald Queen Casino is actually an abutment for a new bridge crossing the Puyallup River as part of the HOV Extension Project. Ben
From The News Tribune: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/traffic/2012/01/20/wsp-closing-both-tacoma-narrows-bridges/ Both bridges are closed due to large chunks of ice falling from them. There is no estimated time for reopening. Ben
From WSDOT: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2012/01/19_SnowResponse9pm.htm Many roads closed, trees down and power outages. Ben
From The News Tribune: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/business/2012/01/19/sea-tac-once-again-frozen-up-runways-closed-for-de-icing/ This morning all three runways at Sea Tac airport were closed due to ice. They are now open. Interesting article on snow and ice at Sea Tac: http://www.portseattle.org/Newsroom/Fast-Facts/Pages/Snow-Removal.aspx Ben
http://www.soundtransit.org/schedules/alerts.xml http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/theweatherbeat/2017278642_weather_impacts_sound_transit_commute_this_morning.html Tacoma Link is shut down due to ice on the lines. Seattle Link is closed at the airport. Stay safe out there. Ben
From The News Tribune: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/crime/2012/01/18/sound-transit-bus-catches-fire-in-downtown-tacoma/ One of the big Sound Transit tour buses caught fire in Downtown Tacoma. No injuries. Ben