Traffic

Despite less cars on the road, Seattle traffic deaths remain steady

The city of Seattle has an ambitious goal of eliminating all traffic fatalities and serious injuries by the year 2030. But even though fewer people are driving due to the pandemic, preliminary data shows traffic deaths in Seattle barely dropped in 2020.

Two taxi drivers: One switched to Uber, one didn't. Both of their lives changed.

The company changed the fortunes and lives of two taxi drivers, whose divergent paths illustrate how Uber fractured the taxi industry.

Walk, bus or Lyft? Inside one Seattle commuter's daily decision

If you commute in Seattle, you might be used to doing a little calculation in your head every morning. You consider: How much time do I have, how bad is traffic, and what method of transportation will get me to work on time? Seattle’s traffic congestion is the second worst in the nation, according to one recent study. And with so many options, the most reliable ride might not be what's best for the city's traffic.

Politics

25 mph: Seattle extends speed limit across the city

Solomon Dubie owns the Cafe Avole on Rainier Avenue South. He has plenty of room to put out some tables and chairs on the sidewalk, but he says he's too worried about the cars speeding by.

Environment

Not driving a bus? Then stay out of these lanes

Frustrated volunteers took to a busy downtown intersection during Thursday's afternoon rush hour to remind car drivers to stay out of the bus lanes.

Arts & Life

A boat and a car arrive at a Seattle drawbridge. Who goes first?

So you’re in the car, rushing to an appointment, and suddenly traffic stops. In front of you – a drawbridge opens - and a single boat goes through. Frustrating right? Now imagine if you’re on a barge, heading towards that same bridge.