traffic

School Speed Zone Cameras Net Big Returns For Seattle

Liz Jones — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:32:43 +0000

Seattle drivers: Get ready to tap the brakes around more school zones. The city plans to install speed cameras at five more schools after early results indicate that the enforcement devices – and resulting $189 traffic tickets – are motivating drivers to slow down.

In December, the city rolled out the enforcement cameras at four schools. In those school zones, the cameras snap a photo of any vehicles that exceed the 20-mile-per-hour limit. Then the driver later gets a citation in the mail.

The West Side Of The Mercer Mess Ramps Up

Derek Wang — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:20:03 +0000

Driving around Seattle this weekend will be trickier than normal. The Seattle Department Of Transportation plans to close parts of Aurora and Mercer Street around South Lake Union as part of the effort to convert Mercer into a two-way street. The city's now focusing on the Mercer West project, the section of Mercer between Dexter Avenue and West Fifth Avenue.

Bike To Work Day Is Friday, Drive Carefully

Derek Wang — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:05:18 +0000

National Bike to Work Day is May 17. That means lots more cyclists on the roads. Washington drivers should be even more careful, not only for safety reasons, but also because of a recent change to Washington state law.

Ask The Traffic Cop: Officer John Abraham

The Conversation With Ross Reynolds — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:10:14 +0000

Are you ever driving down the street, see something happen in traffic and wonder, is that allowed? Ross Reynolds sits down with KUOW's favorite traffic cop, Officer John Abraham, and talks about the rules of the road. From four-way stops to tailgating, pedestrian rule breakers and aggressive bus drivers, The Conversation is on the road to getting your traffic questions answered.

That Man On The Bus Is Saving You Money

producer — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:21:07 +0000

The Texas Transportation Institute released its annual urban mobility report, which measures the amount of time spent in traffic for commuters and the role of public transportation in reducing congestion in major cities. Ross Reynolds talks with transportation and urban policy blogger and University of Washington research scientist, Shane Phillips, about his analysis of the data.

Officer Abraham On The New Rules Of The Road For Marijuana Use

Ross Reynolds — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000

What are the new rules of the road for marijuana use now that it’s legal here in Washington state? Seattle Traffic Officer John Abraham talks it over with KUOW’s Ross Reynolds.