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Bellingham Herald

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Parking ban sought near popular Whatcom County trailhead

Concerns about cars parked on the shoulder of a road near a popular Whatcom County trailhead are prompting a call to ban parking in the area. Cars parked on the north side of Lake Louise Road near Sudden Valley Gate 13 block visibility for drivers turning from Western Lane onto Lake Louise Road, Public Works Department engineer Doug Ranney said in a memo to the council. “Public Works received several complaints from concerned citizens that shoulder parking in the area is creating a hazard by limiting the sight distance of those turning from Western Lane to Lake Louise Road. Traffic staff investigated the concern and concluded that a no-parking zone should be established,” Ranney said. A public hearing on the proposal is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday when the County Council meets at the County Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave. Western Lane is directly across from the Galbraith Mountain 4000 Road, a privately owned dirt logging road that also serves as access to the hiking and mountain biking trails at Galbraith Mountain and the county-run Lookout Mountain Forest Reserve. A locked gate limits vehicle access to emergency personnel and others with business in the area. Trails are accessible on foot and

Whatcom County, WA · 2d

Bellingham Herald

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Coming soon to Bellingham: WSDOT night work, lane closures to replace I-5 pavement

Expect work on Interstate 5 through Bellingham over several nights next year, as the Washington State Department of Transportation replaces entire concrete panels on the roadway. Working at night is safer for crews and creates fewer traffic problems, especially for a project of this scope, WSDOT officials said. Bellingham City Council members unanimously approved a waiver of overnight noise limits on Monday for the project, which is planned for 22 non-consecutive nights between March and December 2027. Work is planned at 10 locations on a two-mile stretch of freeway between Lakeway and Sunset drives. Mike Wilson, assistant director of the Public Works Department and head of its Engineering Division, told a City Council committee that the work is part of a program that stretches from Bellevue to the U.S.-Canada border. “There may be some closures on the interstate that could cause impacts to (city streets). We’ll know more about that as the project gets closer, but that is likely to be a part of the traffic-control plans,” Wilson said. Work locations include both sides of the freeway at Lakeway Drive, Meador Avenue, Alabama Street and East Sunset Drive. WSDOT air quality and acoustics specialist Ben Bloom told Bellingham officials that

Bellingham, WA · 2d

sanjuanjournal.com

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Orcas Island Ferry Terminal compromised; no large vehicles able to travel on or off island

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Friday Harbor, WA · 2d
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communitytransit.org

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Community Transit’s Commitment to Upcycling

Most people know that our buses go to auction when they’ve reached their 12-year service lifespan, but what happens to everything else that a transit agency outgrows?. From bus parts to office supplies, Community Transit gives a second life to the equipment and materials we use every day. And...

Marysville, WA · 2d
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snoho.com

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Comments on Everett – Smokey Point future Swift bus route being sought

EVERETT — Community Transit plans to create a future Swift rapid transit bus running from Everett Station downtown through Marysville to Arlington’s Smokey Point Transit Center, called the Gold Line, and is at the stage of asking for public comments through Nov. 15 on where to place stops and how it should be designed.

Everett, WA · 20h

hoodline.com

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Kitsap Transit Foot Ferry Stuck in Limbo as Dead Battery Has No Fix in Sight

The Annapolis-Bremerton foot ferry has been suspended indefinitely, and Kitsap Transit says it simply doesn't have enough working vessels to run the route. The disruption started on Oct. 22, when the M/V Waterman was pulled from service over mechanical issues, and the agency now says the damage runs deeper than a routine repair.

Bremerton, WA · 1d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Sound Transit Crosslake Connection will be closed this weekend

Buses will replace Sound Transit Two Line trains between South Bellevue and International District/Chinatown on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15, said Sound Transit.

Seattle, WA · 1d

MyNorthwest.com

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Shoreline pedestrian bridge delayed as faulty arch may need replacement

It looks like light rail riders will have to wait longer for the pedestrian bridge to be lifted into place over I-5 in Shoreline. The bridge placement is delayed, but the city still anticipates completing the project close to its scheduled spring 2027 timeline. Last Saturday was one of the...

Shoreline, WA · 1d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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King County Metro seeks feedback on proposed changes to Renton bus routes

King County Metro is asking riders to weigh in on proposed changes to a dozen bus routes and bus stops as the agency prepares for a new transit center in Renton.

Renton, WA · 2d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Overnight closure on northbound SR 167 starting Nov. 9

Northbound State Route 167 in Renton will undergo a complete overnight closure from 10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, to 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, to allow construction crews to install a sign bridge, said the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Renton, WA · 3d

MyNorthwest.com

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SR 167 overnight closure kicks off week of roadwork in western WA

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) continues late-night work this week on some of its bigger projects, bringing lane and ramp closures. There is one full closure on Monday evening on SR 167 through Renton that drivers will need to pay attention to and seek alternate routes. Northbound SR...

Renton, WA · 2d

soundtransit.org

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Tell us what you think: Take the passenger experience survey!

Sound Transit’s 2026 Passenger Experience Survey is now open and we want to hear your thoughts on riding Link light rail, Sounder trains, and ST Express buses. Passenger feedback is invaluable in helping us identify areas where we can improve our services. Take the survey here!. As a thank...

Seattle, WA · 2d

downtownbellevue.com

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Bellevue Council Backs Sales Tax Increase Projected to Raise $11M a Year for Transportation

The Bellevue City Council has picked a 0.1% sales tax for transportation as its funding approach for the next two-year budget, and it left out a new car tab fee. On November 3, councilmembers voted 5–1 to put the option, called “option 2b,” into the 2027–2028 budget package. The final budget vote is set for November 17.

Bellevue, WA · 2d

Axios Seattle

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Want a bullet train from Seattle to Portland? Here's your chance to weigh in

A bullet train whisking passengers from Seattle to Portland or Vancouver, B.C., in about an hour may be a distant dream, but Washington transportation officials want your help shaping it. Why it matters: The proposed high-speed rail system could transform travel along the increasingly congested Interstate 5 corridor, offering an alternative to driving or flying between the Pacific Northwest's largest metro areas. The Cascadia region is projected to add 3.4 million residents by 2050, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation, putting more pressure on its transportation network. Driving the news: WSDOT wants the public's input on its Cascadia High-Speed Rail proposal by Nov. 13. The survey asks about transportation needs and priorities as the agency studies potential routes, train speeds, stops and connections to existing transit. It also seeks feedback on the separate I-5 Master Plan , which examines future highway improvements. What they're saying: "We want to know who's going to use it and how," WSDOT spokesperson Steve Peer told Axios. "It's very important to get public input because it really guides us on moving forward." How it works: The proposed trains would travel at 200 mph or more on new, dedicated tracks, with fewer stops than

Seattle, WA · 5d

MyNorthwest.com

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Jake: Seattle-to-Portland bullet train is a hilariously horrible idea

I’ve ridden high-speed rail all over Europe. It was a novelty, and it was convenient. But America is not Europe, which is why a Seattle-to-Portland bullet train is an awful idea. There are plenty of reasons, but let’s zero in on the most obvious one: cost. The best...

Seattle, WA · 6d

KOMO News

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All northbound lanes of Aurora Bridge reopen after crash

SEATTLE — A crash snarled traffic and blocked all northbound lanes of the Aurora Bridge Friday morning. The lanes were closed for about 50 minutes and have since reopened. A Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) camera showed a massive backup at the crash scene. One southbound lane was blocked...

Seattle, WA · 5d

soundtransit.org

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Sound Move at 30: The plan that put regional transit in motion

Thirty years ago, voters approved a plan that would help reshape how the Puget Sound region gets around. That plan, called Sound Move, laid the groundwork for the regional transit system Sound Transit continues to build today. For the Sound Move anniversary, we're celebrating all the places we've been –...

Seattle, WA · 6d

seattletransitblog.com

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Friday Roundtable: Historic Transit Investments in Puget Sound

The past 5 days may have been the most consequential week for transit in Puget Sound this year. Across the region, voters and elected officials decided to invest in transit for years and decades to come. On Tuesday, voters in Seattle approved the Seattle Transit Measure (STM) with an overwhelming...

Seattle, WA · 5d

valleyrecord.com

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Overnight eastbound I-90 closures slated for Nov. 6

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Seattle, WA · 6d