Interstate 90 Still Closed
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/01/SnoqualmietravelalertJan08.htm
Potentially until Saturday. Heavy avalanche danger in the Cascades currently.
Photos from WSDOT
Ben
Puget Sound Transportation Blog
My thoughts on transportation in the Puget Sound area and transportation issues in general.
Archive for 2008/01
Interstate 90 Shut Down
Between North Bend and Ellensburg. There is so much snow that they are having multiple avalanches and snow slides. It is now closed until further notice.
Ben
Snow Day
Major snow in Western Washington. Most snow is North of Seattle/Bellevue around Lynnwood and Bothell but everywhere got hit.
Definite transportation impacts. Most freeways are OK but spinouts reported on SR16 and SR520. SR410 is, or was, closed. Many side streets are bad.
More snow expected this evening.
Check the sites below for updates.
WSDOT
KING 5
KIRO TV
KOMO TV
Update: […]
Tacoma Link Weekday Hours Extended as of February 9th
From http://www.soundtransit.org/x72.xml
Running now until 10 PM.
This is great news. Link used to run until 8 on weekdays INCLUDING Friday. This now allows people to enjoy the shops, restaurants and events downtown eve later at night.
However, this does involve a service cut on Sundays, from 8 pm to 6 pm. Which may be OK as […]
Thoughts on Congestion and Balance
So, after leaving a bit late on Tuesday (about 7:40) due to feeling ill, I find out as I step into my car and view the Trafficgauge that both I-5 North and I-405 North are way backed up. At the same time my favorite radio station comes on and announces that it is now almost […]
Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Public Meetings
From the WSDOT Website:
23, Wednesday, 4 - 7 p.m., PSRC public outreach, Destination 2040 - Tacoma: The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) is updating Destination 2030, its 30-year transportation plan for the Puget Sound region, and they want to get public input on issues (climate change, congestion, etc.), transportation alternatives, criteria and environmental impacts to […]
I-5 North Closed at South 200th
School bus vs. SUV at 7 am this morning. 3 left lanes closed. Backed up to SR 18.
http://www.kirotv.com/news/15083426/detail.html
Update 11 am: Accident now cleared.
Ben Brooks
Welcome to the Blog
Well, this is going to be a blog discussing transportation issues in the Puget Sound area, and transportation issues in general. Feel free to post any comments or ask me any questions.
More to come.
Ben Brooks