Street Smarts

State Patrol addresses “left lane campers”

The State Patrol is specifically addressing the “left lane camping” issue with a new YouTube video.The police agency has created the video in its “Good… Continue reading

AAA opens office in Mill Creek

AAA Washington, based in Bellevue, has opened a new office in Mill Creek.The office is located at 15415 Main Street, Suite 104 in the Mill… Continue reading

Fatal crashes in intersections down nationwide

A new report by the National Safety Council shows that fatal crashes at intersections with traffic lights decreased by 17 percent and fatal crashes at… Continue reading

Potholes can be fixed, money permitting

Vern Cammack of Bothell writes: I’ve lived off of Grannis Road (196th Street SE) for 15 years and have seen the fields and forests give… Continue reading

There’s not a sign for every city

Dennis Bernier of Mill Creek writes: Traveling north on I-5 there is no signage directing one to use exit 208 to go to Silvana. At… Continue reading

Boeing bus routes serve other riders as well

Steven Haynes of Arlington writes: Last year, Community Transit cut a number of routes and trips, eliminated Sunday service, and raised fares to save money.… Continue reading

Amtrak pushes for more riders

Amtrak Cascades, which already has reported record ridership for last year, is starting new promotions and adding more goodies for riders.Starting Monday, Amtrak Cascades will… Continue reading

Cutting lanes is aggressive driving

Joanne Rowe of Snohomish writes: I travel west across the U.S. 2 trestle between 5:30 and 7 a.m. weekdays. Traffic is usually very congested, but… Continue reading

Happy Birthday to I-5!

The section of I-5 between Everett and Seattle was officially opened on Feb. 3, 1965 - 46 years ago today.The section opened that day runs… Continue reading

Bill would put toll lanes on I-405

Once again the state Legislature is considering putting toll lanes on I-405.Two lanes each direction between Lynnwood and Bellevue would be set aside for express… Continue reading

Amtrak Cascades to begin Wi-Fi service

Anyone who wants to get on the Web while riding an Amtrak Cascades train should be able to do so easily starting Tuesday, Feb. 1.That’s… Continue reading

Solid white line should not be crossed

Duane Norsby of Marysville writes: On eastbound Fourth Street in Marysville, just past I-5, a solid white line separates the left and right lanes up… Continue reading

Bothell bridge subject of meeting

Replacement of the 240th Street SE Bridge, closed since it was found to be unsafe last fall, is the subject of an upcoming open house.The… Continue reading

Right-turn etiquette update

I asked Trooper Keith Leary of the State Patrol to weigh on in the subject of moving to the left to allow drivers who wish… Continue reading

Seattle-area commute times trending downward

Drivers in the Seattle area spend less time stuck in traffic than those in similar-size areas around the country, according to a report issued today… Continue reading

Left-lane campers ‘profiled’ in commercial

The frustration many people feel with slow drivers who camp in the left lane is now being expressed in a radio commercial.“Oblivious Left-Lane Occupant” is… Continue reading

Shoulder on trestle closed today

The eastbound right shoulder lane across the U.S. 2 trestle will be closed to drivers during the afternoon commute today and possibly Tuesday.The right shoulder… Continue reading

Right turn etiquette a hot topic

Well, my column last week about leaving the right lane open for turns on red lights elicited far more response than I expected, both pro… Continue reading

School zone signs inconsistent

Carole Berkoff of Lynnwood writes: I am confused by the school zone signs. Some signs say 20 mph when lights are blinking or when children… Continue reading

Leave right lane open for turning

If I had a nickel for every time I’ve hoped to turn right at a red light, only to be delayed by someone waiting to… Continue reading