Highway traffic has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, but transit still way down You're not imagining things if driving in Pacific Northwest traffic feels as busy these days as it was before the pandemic. Traffic data from the Oregon and Washington transportation departments show highway volumes are nearly back to 2019 levels. Tom Banse Play AudioListen 2 mins
There's no concrete solution for roads buckling in the heat... it's actually asphalt This heatwave has been trouble for our roads. Stretches of I-5 have actually buckled, a stunning sight in the Pacific Northwest. But as odd as this may sound, stretches of I-5 actually buckled at the best time. Noel Gasca Play AudioListen 2 mins
Despite less cars on the road, Seattle traffic deaths remain steady The city of Seattle has an ambitious goal of eliminating all traffic fatalities and serious injuries by the year 2030. But even though fewer people are driving due to the pandemic, preliminary data shows traffic deaths in Seattle barely dropped in 2020. Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 6 mins
A Coronavirus Plus: Wide-Open Highways In Los Angeles In the land of gridlock, car accidents are down and the mayor has ordered more red lights to slow traffic. John Ruwitch
Two taxi drivers: One switched to Uber, one didn't. Both of their lives changed. The company changed the fortunes and lives of two taxi drivers, whose divergent paths illustrate how Uber fractured the taxi industry. Joshua McNichols Play AudioListen 5 mins
Walk, bus or Lyft? Inside one Seattle commuter's daily decision If you commute in Seattle, you might be used to doing a little calculation in your head every morning. You consider: How much time do I have, how bad is traffic, and what method of transportation will get me to work on time? Seattle’s traffic congestion is the second worst in the nation, according to one recent study. And with so many options, the most reliable ride might not be what's best for the city's traffic. Joshua McNichols Play AudioListen 4 mins
25 mph: Seattle extends speed limit across the city Solomon Dubie owns the Cafe Avole on Rainier Avenue South. He has plenty of room to put out some tables and chairs on the sidewalk, but he says he's too worried about the cars speeding by. Casey Martin Play AudioListen 2 mins
Cheap car tabs could lead to expensive downtown trips Thirty dollar car tabs increase the likelihood of tolling on downtown city streets. That's according to the head of the Washington State Transportation Center, Mark Hallenbeck. Carolyn Adolph
No more free rides as SR 99 tunnel starts tolling This is it - our last day of commuting before tolling on the highway 99 tunnel begins. Starting on Saturday, it'll cost you to use the tunnel. Carolyn Adolph
Not driving a bus? Then stay out of these lanes Frustrated volunteers took to a busy downtown intersection during Thursday's afternoon rush hour to remind car drivers to stay out of the bus lanes. Ruby de Luna Play AudioListen 1 min
