http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Transit/News/ Copyright WSDOT 2006. All rights reserved. Washington State Department of Transportation Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:58:43 GMT 15 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Public/images/nav/wsdot2g4.gif http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Transit/News/ Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:21:43 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/05_work_zone_camera_kickoff.htm CHEHALIS – Drivers on I-5 through Southwest Washington will see a new tool to keep drivers, passengers and roadway workers safe. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:06:26 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/05_bicycling-friendly-state.htm Citing our state's bicycle policies, facilities and programs, the League of American Bicyclists has named Washington as the nation’s number one "Bicycle Friendly State." Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:58:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/05_snoqualmie-point-view-park.htm The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and WSDOT awarded the City of Snoqualmie and the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust with the 2008 Award of Excellence for "Best Special Project" Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:20:31 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/09042008_AmtrakCascadesridership.htm Amtrak Cascades ridership seeing record growth in 2008 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:18:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/09042008_raillinerestored.htm Section of a state-owned rail line destroyed in Swanson Lake fire restored to service Wed, 03 Sep 2008 06:02:23 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/09/02_laborday08_recap.htm OLYMPIA – Predictions were just about right as travel numbers show just a slight dip in most locations from Labor Day 2007. Volumes on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass, I-5 north of Seattle and south of Olympia dropped slightly from 2007. However, it was US 2 over Stevens Pass (9 percent) that saw the largest decline. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:34:43 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/28_RestAreaWiFi.htm Wireless Internet access will no longer be available at Washington’s wireless highway safety rest areas due to a lack of consistent subscribers. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:29:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/I-90_slowdowns_for_tree_removal.htm WSDOT conducts rolling slow downs on I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass Aug. 27 and 28 for tree removal. Drivers should plan for delays. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:11:17 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/I90OpenHouses.htm WSDOT’s I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project team released the Final Environmental Impact Statement. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:18:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/25_labor_day_best_travel_times.htm WSDOT has tools available to help drivers who do plan to head out on the road for the last official weekend of summer. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:09:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/I90WestboundTrafficRestricted.htm WSDOT restricts traffic to one lane westbound on I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass Drivers should plan for delays Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:51:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/08/13_PeoplesChoiceAward.htm The Tacoma Narrows Bridge project is one of 10 signature transportation projects named today as finalists for the prestigious “America’s Transportation Award,” reflecting the best in management and innovation by the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:51:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/22_TNBTopHonors.htm The Western Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (WASHTO) this week awarded one of its highest honors, the “America’s Transportation Award,” to the Washington State Department of Transportation's new Tacoma Narrows Bridge project. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:58:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/07/2_NewcamerasonI90.htm WSDOT provides four new portable cameras to keep an eye on I-90 traffic near Snoqualmie Pass Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:48:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/30_last-2005-gas-tax-phase.htm OLYMPIA - The final 1.5-cent gas tax increase from the 2005 transportation revenue package takes effect July 1. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:31:49 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/23_2BicyclistsAndSummerConstruction.htm US 2 brimming with summertime activity – bicyclists, construction crews and motorists will share the road Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:19:50 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/18_dumpthepump.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) wants commuters to know about the many ways to save money at the gas pump. The state invests in and promotes a variety of commute options as alternatives to driving alone, including the use of carpools, vanpools, buses, bicycling, walking, compressed work hours, and working from home. To find your local transit system or about commute options in your area, visit the WSDOT Web site. http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/choices/statewide Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:50:01 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/17_WSDOT_Brief_web_down.htm The Internet and telephone travel information provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will not be available from 9:15 p.m. until 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:27:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/12_CommuterOptions.htm WSDOT is helping to keep Washington moving by providing commuters with options for getting to work. WSDOT invests in and promotes a variety of commute options as alternatives to driving alone, including the use of carpools, vanpools, buses, bicycling, walking, compressed work hours, and working from home. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:03:49 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/06/09_spring_snowfall_mountains.htm It’s not summer yet. A winter storm warning has WSDOT crews quickly switching from mowers to snowplows in the mountain passes. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:59:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/ChinookPassOpensJune5_2008.htm SR 410: Chinook Pass to open at noon on June 5 Traffic is restricted to one lane, three miles east of the summit Thu, 29 May 2008 22:59:46 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/28_MemorialTrafficDown.htm Four dollar a gallon gas took its toll on holiday travel, as traffic was down about 3 percent this Memorial Day weekend. Wed, 28 May 2008 06:32:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/TwoLanesRestrictedonI90.htm I-90: WSDOT restricts two lanes on eastbound I-90 Snoqualmie Pass to protect traffic from potential rock fall Sat, 24 May 2008 04:34:09 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/23_StateMapRelease.htm While it’s not like waiting in line all night for the latest version of Grand Theft Auto, people do get excited about the biennial release of the WSDOT state map. Fri, 23 May 2008 03:55:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/22_SR900Mudslide.htm SEATTLE – A mudslide has closed the right westbound lane of State Route 900 at NE Park Drive in Renton. Crews expect to have the lane open by this Friday at 12:00 noon. On Wednesday night, a rain squall moved through the area and flooded a WSDOT pumping station at a construction site. The floodwater sent debris onto the roadway and eroded two to four feet of soil underneath the asphalt, undermining its stability. Fri, 23 May 2008 02:12:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/22_2008StateMapRelease.htm SEATTLE – While it’s not like waiting in line all night for the latest version of Grand Theft Auto, people do get excited about the biennial release of the WSDOT state map. Thu, 22 May 2008 08:15:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/21_I5_speed_extended.htm I-5 speed-limit reduction in south Thurston extended into Lewis County to eliminate multiple speed changes. Tue, 20 May 2008 06:53:20 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/19_memorial_day_08.htm Drivers headed to the mountains this holiday weekend should be prepared for additional traffic, especially on US 2 Stevens Pass and I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass. Fri, 16 May 2008 04:16:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/15_avalanche_flood_threat.htm OLYMPIA – Warm temperatures expected this weekend have WSDOT experts monitoring Washington’s mountain pass highways for avalanche control work. The Northwest Avalanche Center has also issued warnings for back country areas. Tue, 13 May 2008 06:28:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/12AmtrakCascadesNewbusservice.htm Amtrak Cascades offers new connecting bus service for Everett, Mt. Vernon, and Bellingham communities Tue, 13 May 2008 00:03:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/I90_oneLaneRestrictedEastboundatCleElum.htm I-90: WSDOT restricts one lane eastbound near Cle Elum Tue, 06 May 2008 21:28:45 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/Exploratorywork+beginsonI-90.htm Sun, 04 May 2008 04:18:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/HOTLanesOpening.htm SR 167 HOT Lanes Pilot Project begins tolling operations with Transportatioh Secretary Paula Hammond proclaiming all systems are Good To Go! Sat, 03 May 2008 02:01:24 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/02_TruckParkingSurvey.htm The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) surveyed more than 450 truck drivers and nearly 100 trucking companies to get feedback on truck parking in Washington. Fri, 02 May 2008 00:29:47 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/05/01_campaign_sign_remind.htm As local and national elections heat up across the state and country, more and more political signs start appearing along Washington roadsides. WSDOT reminds campaigners that it’s illegal to post campaign signs on the state highway right-of-way. Signs (other than those used for traffic control) within the right-of-way are prohibited. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:05:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/25_SnoqualmiePassControlWork.htm It seems spring has finally arrived on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass, and with the warm temperatures forecasted for the weekend, WSDOT Avalanche Specialists will need to conduct avalanche control work on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:11:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/WeatherChangesOnMountainPasses.htm Weather forecasters are still predicting heavy snowfall in the mountain passes this weekend, which could make driving a challenge. Lowland drivers could also face freezing temperatures. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:56:06 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/I90_SpringSnowStorms.htm Spring snow storms continue on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass; Drivers should prepare for delays Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:03:53 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/02_stud_tire_remind.htm OLYMPIA – With short and long-term weather forecasts indicating more typical April weather, WSDOT reminds drivers it’s time to remove studded tires. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:33:49 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/04/01_WashingtonStateBicycleFacilities.htm OLYMPIA – What do Washington’s communities need when it comes to bicycle and pedestrian transportation? How can the state help to meet those needs? What would encourage people to walk or bicycle more often? Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:20:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/27_stud_tire_extension.htm OLYMPIA – The studded tire deadline is extended through April 5. Sun, 23 Mar 2008 05:35:48 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/22avalanchecontrolwork.htm Drivers heading westbound over I-90 Snoqualmie Pass should expect delays. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:45:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/03/10_wheelopitionsparis.htm "Ohh la la!" That’s what a commuter could be saying if they win the trip for two to Paris, France during this spring’s Wheel Options campaign. When commuters participate in Wheel Options at least twice from March 9 - 22, they will be eligible to win a trip to Paris for two, including airfare, lodging and a Rick Steves' Best of Paris Tour. Anyone who shares the commute to work in the state of Washington may participate. Share your commute by carpool, vanpool, bus or train or do anything other tha Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:12:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/28_WSDOT_QPR.htm The December 31, 2007 edition of the “Gray Notebook” includes annual performance reports for pavement conditions, highway maintenance, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and environmental programs. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:49:56 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/27_work_zone_cameras.htm OLYMPIA – WSDOT will begin a six-month pilot project for the 2008 Construction Season to see how new technology can slow drivers to make work zones safer for workers, drivers and passengers. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:18:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/15_sr20reopens.htm NEWHALEM - WSDOT crews reopened State Route 20 between Newhalem and Diablo Friday after clearing the final snow slide that had been blocking the highway. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:08:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/021008StevensOpens.htm The third east-west pass over the Cascades that was closed last Friday, US 2 Stevens, finally opened Sunday afternoon. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:49:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/10_us2toreopensunday.htm WSDOT crews making progress in the mountains; continue to fight to re-open US 2 Stevens Pass. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 02:31:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/10_US12ReopensSundayMorning.htm CHEHALIS – After 57 hours of extensive snow removal, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) crews successfully reopened US 12 in the vicinity of White Pass. Sat, 09 Feb 2008 05:17:00 GMT http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2008/02/8_1pmmountainpassupdate.htm Blizzard-like conditions have led the Washington State Department of Transportation to close all three of Washington's primary mountain pass highways at this hour.