One way to sidestep Seattle traffic? Cut through an alley, but know the rules first
A dive into Seattle’s municipal codes found nothing to suggest driving through an alley is illegal, but the code does outline limits on speed and...
Traffic Lab Questions and Answers
Read through expertly-sourced answers to thoughtful and compelling questions about Seattle’s thorny transportation issues. If you have a question or idea for Traffic Lab, send it to trafficlab@seattletimes.com. We may feature it in an upcoming column.
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Is Seattle ready to consider widespread tolling to ease traffic congestion?
Congestion pricing has long been a sensitive political subject, so much so that no American city has implemented a widespread tolling system despite years of...
Frustrated by Seattle lane closures? Here’s the scoop about how and when builders can block traffic
Permits are required whenever a public right of way is needed for development on private or public property. That right of way can include a...
Can Seattle’s streetcar project be canceled if an independent review finds flaws?
Millions of dollars have already been spent and Seattle has accepted $50 million in federal funding, money that would almost certainly have to be returned.
Why Sound Transit doesn’t want you walking down a stalled escalator
The regional transit agency compelled hundreds of light-rail riders to wait in line Friday to enter University of Washington Station after both downward escalators to...
When and where are bicyclists allowed on sidewalks in Seattle?
Bicyclists can ride on any sidewalk in Seattle as long as they do so in a "careful and prudent manner." In Bellevue, bicyclists can ride...
‘Free-for-all’? What is the etiquette when driving on two-lane express toll lanes?
High-occupancy lanes, high-occupancy toll lanes and express toll lanes can be confusing. Here's a rundown on some of the rules of the road.
When and where are traffic-control officers effective on busy Seattle streets? | Traffic Lab
If a car crosses through an intersection after a light-signal change, but no police officer is around to see it, does it create traffic mayhem?...
How can Seattle make deliveries more efficient so drivers don’t have to park illegally?
A University of Washington and Seattle Department of Transportation study found the explosion of e-commerce and urban growth has dramatically added to the number of...
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