North Sound Bicycle Advocates, which promotes safer roads and more trails to promote cycling in North King and South Snohomish counties, is holding its monthly meeting at the Mountlake Terrace…
Transportation
Overnight I-5 ramp closures and lane reductions scheduled for Oct. 14-18
Sound Transit contractor crews will continue work in several areas around Lynnwood as part of the ongoing Lynnwood Light Rail extension project. The work involves the following closures: – The…
Officials celebrate opening of Larch Way-Logan Road-Locust Way traffic circle
Snohomish County staff cut the ribbon Saturday for the traffic circle that replaces the four-way stop at Larch Way, Logan Road and Locust Way in unincorporated Lynnwood. The roundabout was…
Lane reductions continue on SR 520 bridge for preservation work Monday, Oct. 14
Travelers who rely on the State Route 520 Evergreen Point bridge to cross Lake Washington should prepare for nightly lane reductions from 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, until 5 a.m….
Transportation Commission to discuss ferries, help for people living homeless and World Cup planning
The future of state ferries, transportation plans for the World Cup in Seattle and help for those experiencing homelessness near state highways are among the topics the Washington State Transportation…
Major highway closures, lane reductions around Puget Sound Oct. 11-14
Update: Oct. 10 – I-5 lane closures in Seattle now include northbound lanes between mid-Boeing Field and the West Seattle Bridge. The updated information is reflected in the release below….
Sponsor spotlight: Community Transit invites new riders to take public transit
Community Transit recently launched a major service expansion, bringing more public transit options to people in Snohomish County. The service expansion and connections to four new light rail stations —…
Overnight eastbound SR 104 ramp closures scheduled Oct. 7-11
Sound Transit contractor crews will close the northbound I-5 on- and off-ramps at eastbound State Route 104 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly Monday, Oct. 7, through Friday morning,…
Six Washington airports want to charge ahead preparing for electric aircraft
The managers of half a dozen Washington airports see a future where you could hop across Puget Sound or the Cascade Mountains in minutes on a non-polluting electric commuter plane…
Community Transit proposes lowering reduced fares
Community Transit is proposing a fare change to align with regional transit agencies. If approved by the Community Transit Board of Directors, the change would lower reduced fares from $1.25…
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Partial parking lot closure at Mountlake Terrace Station Oct. 5
Sound Transit’s contractor will be working at the Mountlake Terrace light rail station surface parking lot, requiring a partial closure from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Segments of the…
SR 99 tunnel to close for first two weekends in October for Seattle inspection
Both directions of the State Route 99 tunnel in Seattle will close the first two weekends in October for its first six-year inspection. The tunnel opened to travelers in February…
Nightly full closure of 236th St SW in MLT overnight Oct. 3
Sound Transit’s contractor will begin road striping the night of Thursday, Oct. 3 on 236th Street Southwest in Mountlake Terrace. This work, which runs from the I-5 Northbound off-ramp to…
Virtual Commercial Aviation Work Group meeting set for Oct. 3
Washington State’s Commercial Aviation Work Group will host its second public meeting virtually via Zoom from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3. The group will evaluate the long-range commercial…
History: Lynnwood museum presentation spotlights the Seattle-Everett Interurban Railway
Following the opening of light rail last month in Snohomish County, the authors of Images of Rail Seattle-Everett Interurban Railway — Cheri Ryan and Kevin Stadler — on Sunday presented…
Replacing I-5 bridge will aid drivers, displace some homeowners in WA and Oregon
Fewer crashes, faster commutes, more transit options and less air pollution are among the expected benefits of replacing the Interstate 5 bridge across the Columbia River, linking Washington and Oregon,…
Overnight eastbound SR 104 ramp closures scheduled Sept. 23-27
Sound Transit contractor crews will close the northbound I-5 on- and off-ramps at eastbound SR 104 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly Monday, Sept. 23 through Friday morning, Sept….
Trail advocates, elected officials take a walk to learn about Interurban Trail gap
Thirty-five people including local and state elected officials gathered Friday at Edmonds’ Mathay Ballinger Park to learn about and advance efforts to close a gap in the Interurban Trail that…
Northbound I-405 closed from SR 522 to SR 527 this weekend
Northbound I-405 will close from State Route 522 to SR 527 beginning 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, to 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23 as part of the I-405/Brickyard to SR…
Sponsor spotlight: A new era — Snohomish County embraces expanded Community Transit service
Local transit service in Snohomish County just got a major upgrade. Major changes to Community Transit’s service change, which marks a historic milestone for local transportation, launched on Sept. 14….
‘Transportation geek’ Mayor Matsumoto-Wright helps celebrate the launch of Metro Flex in Kenmore
Mountlake Terrace Mayor Kyoko Matsumoto-Wright, Kenmore Mayor Nigel Herbig and King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski gathered on Wednesday to celebrate the launch of Metro Flex. It was Sept. 18, the…
Sounder trains available for Seahawks vs. the Miami Dolphins Sept. 22
Sound Transit is operating Sounder trains to the 1:05 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 Seahawks game vs. the Miami Dolphins. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail,…
Leafline to host walking tour, bike ride at Shoreline/Edmonds crossing Sept. 20
Join the Leafline Trails Coalition and North Sound Bicycle Advocates at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, for a walking tour to explore the gap in the Interurban trail as it…
Expect nightly full closure of 236th St SW Sept. 17-19
Starting Tuesday, Sept. 17, Sound Transit’s contractor will begin road striping on 236th Street Southwest in Mountlake Terrace. This work will require closing the street from the Interstate 5 northbound…
Lane reductions, ramp closures on northbound I-5 in downtown Seattle continue the week of Sept. 16
People who travel on northbound Interstate 5 through downtown Seattle in the overnight hours should prepare for nightly lane reductions and ramp closures north of Seneca Street, beginning Monday, Sept….