Traffic Lab

Traffic Lab

Traffic Lab

Traffic Lab is a Seattle Times project that digs into the region’s thorny transportation issues, spotlights promising approaches to easing gridlock, and helps readers find the best ways to get around. Seattle Times editors and reporters maintain editorial control over Traffic Lab content.

Here are the best ways to avoid traffic on your Memorial Day travels

Seattle traffic delays worsened in 2023 faster than other U.S. cities, as work-from-home gave way to more mid-day trips and more driving overall. 227305

A record number of people will hit the road for Memorial Day weekend this year. Here's a look at the best and worst times to get on the road.

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Snow keeps mountain passes closed

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