Charles E. Brown | The Seattle Times

July 18, 2010 at 10:00 pm

Seattle’s parking fees aimed at turning over spaces

Q: Ever wonder how much money Seattle rakes in from parking meters and parking fines?

July 11, 2010 at 4:46 pm

Why are there 2 stoplights for 1 lane?/ Light-rail noise still disturbing residents

Q: Around North Seattle, local resident Nancy Keith has noticed pairs of what appear to be identical stoplights facing streets that have only one real...

July 4, 2010 at 5:40 pm

Do ramp meters need to start so early? Are street signs higher priority than potholes?

Readers question whether a northbound Highway 167 on ramp's meter needs to be turned on so early in the morning and how Seattle can afford...

June 27, 2010 at 10:00 pm

Emergency plan for viaduct: big detour

Q: "I am wondering," wrote Lester Goldstein, of Seattle, "whether the city of Seattle has a plan for what to do about traffic, should the...

June 20, 2010 at 10:00 pm

Noisy compression brakes on Highway 520 | State asked to trim trees blocking sign

Is it, or is it not illegal for truckers to use unmuffled engine brakes within the Seattle city limits?

June 13, 2010 at 10:00 pm

Why Mercer St. exit doesn’t go there; sign to Anacortes is confusing

Bumper to Bumper: Charles E. Brown answers questions about the Mercer Street exit and confusing traffic signs.

June 6, 2010 at 10:00 pm

Pipe up for bus back door; fee charged for utility-pole banners

A reader asks about Metro's protocol for exiting buses via the back door and another inquires whether the city charges for banners placed on utility...

May 30, 2010 at 10:00 pm

Comparing Spokane St., Alaskan Way viaducts

Q: Marvin Jahnke, of Burien, says he recently received an informational bulletin from Seattle's Department of Transportation (SDOT) outlining the $168 million Spokane Street Viaduct...

May 23, 2010 at 5:18 pm

Why Wi-Fi signs on freeways?

Danny Roque of Seattle says he's been tempted by Wi-Fi signs posted along some local freeways to log on while driving. Let's hope he's kidding....

May 16, 2010 at 5:59 pm

Bicyclists already share road costs, readers say

In last Monday's Bumper column (May 10), a Seattle reader stirred up a hornet's nest by suggesting that bicyclists may not share equally in the...