Transportation

Health

Seattle has a long road ahead to eliminate all traffic deaths by 2030

Seattle city leaders say they want to end traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. But with some collisions still on the rise, it’s unclear if the city can make that goal.

Health

E-bike fires are sparking trouble in Seattle. Here's how to use them safely

Seattle’s streets have become home to hundreds of electronic bikes and scooters in recent years, with a growing number of commuters and hobbyists relying on them to get around. As usage of these lithium-ion battery powered devices grows, so has the number of fires in connection with them. That’s prompted the Seattle Fire Department to urge caution when using and storing the devices.

Government

Short on staff and ships, can Washington's new ferry chief navigate out of troubled waters?

Steve Nevey said his job is to take the state’s beleaguered ferry system into the post-pandemic future. Washington State Ferries has struggled for years to maintain reliable service with broken boats and staff shortages.

$1B for sidewalks, bike lanes, and road repairs: Seattle transportation levy ahead

Seattle needs hundreds of miles of new sidewalks, bike lanes, and road repairs. This week the mayor introduced his draft proposal for a transportation levy to fund projects for the next nine years.

After 16 years and $3 billion, Lynnwood light rail set to open this summer

The long-awaited opening of a new light rail station in Lynnwood is scheduled to open at the end of August. The station's completion marks the conclusion of a $3 billion project that voters approved back in 2008. And it's only the beginning of changes coming to Lynnwood.

King County drivers better be on their best behavior — these signs are watching you

Every text you take. And every call you make. Every speed sign you break, if you're being unsafe, they'll be watching you. Some very smart signs aim to send a message to King County drivers who may not behave their best on the road.

Crime

'Belltown Hellcat' charged for raising hell on Seattle streets

Bainbridge Island residents show new optimism and resolve to revive Washington's ferries

For the first time in many years, Washington state’s ferry system operations are fully funded — but there’s still work to do. That’s what people heard at a “Fix our Ferries Town Hall” on Bainbridge Island over the weekend.