Seattle reduces speed limits, adds new signals as part of initiative to end traffic deaths
SDOT crew members installing a new 25 MPH sign. (Photo credit SDOT/Flickr)
The “Vision Zero” initiative in Seattle has a goal to end traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets by 2030. The city released key accomplishments and details about the progress made on the initiative in 2020, though the work is not yet done.
This year we took the bold move to lower speed limits across our city to better ensure the safety of drivers, pedestrians, and bikers. We have made a lot of progress in 2020 toward our commitment to Vision Zero – yet there is more work to be done. https://t.co/vEaXc48921
Safety Changes Planned for US 97
Safety changes are planned for a portion of US 97 in the lower Yakima Valley.
When it comes to making improvements in the Yakima Valley it s all about saving lives. That s why the Washington State Department of Transportation and the Yakama Nation are working together to improve both pedestrian and driver safety along the highway through planning, design and community engagement. One of the things that has come out of the talks about improving safety is a plan for both motorists and pedestrians is to install two roundabouts on the Highway that could reduce serious crashes and fatalities. Construction will start this summer on a roundabout at US 97 at McDonald/Becker road. After that work is complete another roundabout is planned for US 97 and Jones Road.
All lanes of I-90 were closed for a brief time Wednesday morning.
Credit: WSDOT Author: Helen Smith Updated: 9:31 AM PST January 27, 2021
CLE ELUM, Wash. Eastbound I-90 is back open after it was closed briefly due to a semi truck crash, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
The crash happened at mile post 79, just east of Cle Elum.
Travelers were told to expect delays if they re traveling eastbound across the pass. Right now traction tires are advised on Snoqualmie pass, chains are required on I-82/Manatash Ridge near Eburg, and avalanche control is in progress on Stevens Pass due to snowfall.
Gov. Inslee pauses key road projects to focus on fish passage improvements
The Washington State Department of Transportation continues to replace hundreds of culverts. (WSDOT)
Fish over freight and congestion: That’s the battle brewing behind the scenes in the Legislature, with Gov. Jay Inslee “pausing” several key roads projects, choosing instead to push more money to a court-ordered removal of fish barriers.
Gov. Inslee told the Washington State Department of Transportation to put the bidding process on hold for projects that did not meet his directive to focus on fish passage projects. WSDOT head Roger Millar then came up with a list of nine transportation projects that did not meet the criteria, and they include the Gateway Project, which would finish 167 from Puyallup to I-5 and 509 into the Port of Tacoma, and the I-5 projects in Marysville that would add a new on and off ramp to Highway 529.
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