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WSDOT Asks Drivers to Delay Travel During Winter Storm in WashingtonThirdAgeThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has asked drivers to delay holiday travel through Western Washington as a large winter storm makes ...NEW More snow expected tonight in the Yakima ValleyYakima Herald-RepublicWSDOT crews ready for ice, snow; drivers urged to drive for conditionsSeattle Post Intelligencer (blog)all 18 news articles »
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Did Mayor McGinn's snow plan work?MyNorthwest.comThe Washington State Department of Transportation said if you don't have to be anywhere, stay home. The road crews have helped clear at least 50 wrecks in ...and more »
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Local highway corridor improvements preliminary designLake Stevens JournalThis planning work is a critical first step towards advancing a project for consideration of future state and federal funding. While WSDOT's focus is on the ...
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Los Angeles TimesWinter weather: drivers should be prepared; more snow predicted for Monday ...Port Townsend LeaderDrivers, as warned by the Washington State Department of Transportation, should protect themselves and passengers. Allow extra time to reach your ...Deep freeze brings snowWhidbey ExaminerWSDOT and WSP crews need drivers help todayLake Stevens JournalSnow likely coming, but not expected to stick around longLongview Daily NewsTheNewsTribune.com -Reuters -Seattle Timesall 567 news articles »
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KOMO NewsSeattle Washington Weather Condition and WSDOT Traffic AdvisoryMicroMixxWashington State Department of Transportation advised people to delay their holiday travel to prevent possible snow slid accidents. ...Blizzard warning issued for Spokane regionThe Spokesman ReviewBlizzard warning for Spokane, snow across Wash.Seattle TimesSnow, bitter cold across the NorthwestNorthwest Cable NewsKPTV Portland -HeraldNetall 61 news articles »
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State Department of Transportation, state patrol urge drivers to delay travelIssaquah PressThe state Department of Transportation and Washington State Patrol asked drivers to delay travel as a winter storm dumps snow on Western ...State Patrol, DOT ask you to stay off roads, if possibleTheNewsTribune.com (blog)all 4 news articles »
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Snow arrives but accidents few on local, state roadsBellevue ReporterWashington State Department of Transportation spokeswoman Sandy Lam said both directions of State Route 520 have been heavily congested all morning as the ...More snow expected to fall this eveningBellevue Reporterall 3 news articles »
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State work projects will slow trafficThe OlympianThe following projects are expected to affect traffic in the coming week, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. ...and more »
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Washington State DOT provides $2 million for Columbia Basin Railroad projectProgressive Rail RoadingThe Washington State Department of Transportation recently signed an agreement to release about $2 million in state funds to the Port of Moses Lake to begin ...
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WSDOT investigation leads to nine months in jail for former employeeLake Stevens JournalOLYMPIA – A 2009 Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Washington State Patrol investigation into theft by a former WSDOT employee has ...Former DOT worker sentenced to jail for false overtime hoursSeattle Post Intelligencer (blog)Former DOT employee sentenced to jail time in theft caseTheNewsTribune.com (blog)all 7 news articles »
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An animation of the SR 520 widening project in Redmond. We added two new lanes in each direction and rebuilt two ramps on SR 520 between SR 202 and West Lake Sammamish Parkway.
We are building new on-and off-ramps on southbound I-5 in Lynnwood. The new on-ramp from SR 525 and I-405 will be elevated over a new off-ramp to 196th Street SW. From above, this ramp configuration resembles a braid.
On November 4, 2010, the Port of Quincy held its 2nd Annual Rural Economic Development Summit at Cave B Inn at SageCliffe near Quincy, Washington. The Summit primarily focused on freight mobility and transportation issues (intermodal, distribution, rail and trucking issues) impacting freight and agricultural shippers in North Central Washington and the Columbia Basin of Washington State. Several key leaders on transportation and freight mobility issues in Washington state presenting at the Summit, including: Dan Newhouse -- Director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture; Bill Bryant - President of the Port of Seattle; Rep. Judy Clibborn - Chair of the Washington State House Transportation Committee; Rep. Mike Armstrong - Ranking Minority Member of the Washington State House Transportation Committee; Scott Witt -- Co-Director - Freight Systems Division, State Rail & Marine Director, Washington State Department of Transportation; and Chris Mnichowski -- Co-Owner of Rail Logistics, LC / Cold Train, LLC.
The Federal Highway Administration, Washington State Department of Transportation and the City of Seattle have identified a bored tunnel as the preferred alternative for replacing the downtown Seattle section of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, part of State Route 99. The proposed bored tunnel would minimize construction disruption, maintain a vital route for people and goods through downtown and improve the waterfront environment. This drive-through simulation shows a design concept for the proposed SR 99 bored tunnel and the connections at the tunnel's portals. More information regarding the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Program is available at www.alaskanwayviaduct.org.
This seven minute video introduces key facts about the four Cascade Gateway border crossings between British Columbia and Washington State, and highlights the Premier and Governor's Executive Council 2010 action items to improve efficiency and reduce delay at our shared border.
Field Testing Concrete (Part 3) - Washington State Department of Transportation - Video VH-236 - A basic overview of field testing for the road construction supervisor/inspector. The video is in three brief parts: sampling techniques and temperature considerations; slump tests and cylinder testing; and air content considerations. Correct testing procedures are stressed.
Loader Operations (Part 1) - Washington State Department of Transportation 1986 - Video VH-209 - Part 1 covers pre-trip inspections, startup procedures, transmission, and control of the loader boom and bucket. Shutdown and preventive maintenance procedures are also demonstrated, using a John Deere loader.
Tilt-Bed Trailers (Part 2) - Washington State Department of Transportation 1986 - Video VH-201 - Loading and towing highway equipment and materials on the tilt-bed trailer is covered in two parts. Part 2 shows towing and basic maneuvering such as turning and braking, unloading the trailer, and loading guardrail and pipe. Particular attention is given to chains and binders. Originally produced by Nebraska, this video has been re- released by Washington State DOT.
Hikes sought for motorist feesScranton Times-Tribune"If you don't drive a vehicle, then none of this impacts you," said Rich Kirkpatrick, spokesman for the state Department of Transportation. ...and more »
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FIRE: Portion of road closed into Tucannon River recreation areaMid Columbia Tri City HeraldColumbia County sheriff's deputies are overseeing the closure, with assistance from Washington State Patrol troopers. The state Department of Transportation ...and more »
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No New Haven Line Fare Increase...YetPatch"Clearly it's the Department of Transportation's desire to … exercise the option," Parker said. "We will try hard to convince (commission members) opposed ...and more »
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Sky Valley ChronicleSTATE SEEKS PUBLIC'S INPUT ON PLANNED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN SULTANSky Valley ChronicleAs part of the project WSDOT is designing a single-lane roundabout for the US 2/Rice Road intersection. The roundabout will improve safety by controlling ...and more »
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Jacobs assisted WSDOT with Smarter HighwaysComputing NewsJacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced that engineers from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) activated its high-tech traffic ...
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National tolling experts to review I-405 Express Toll Lane StudyAccess WashingtonIn May 2009, the state Legislature directed WSDOT to conduct a traffic and revenue study, including potential funding for future improvements and high ...
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WSDOT Plans Changes at Lake WashingtonLogisticsWeekBy NewsDesk The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in the US is planning some key changes on the ageing State Route 520 floating bridge. ...
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Jacobs Helps WSDOT Achieve Smarter HighwaysPR Newswire (press release)WSDOT controls the signs to actively close lanes or slow speeds in advance of congestion or a blocking incident. This technology is expected to increase ...and more »
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KOMO NewsWSDOT seeking design-builders for SR 520 floating bridge constructionBellevue ReporterThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has launched a search for qualified teams to build a new State Route 520 floating bridge across ...Capitol Hill commuters: 520 changes are right around the cornerCHS Capitol Hill SeattleCountdown to construction: major changes coming for SR 520Seattle Post Intelligencerall 9 news articles »
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Washington will soon become one of the first states in the nation to test an innovative new safety tool -- solar-powered road reflectors -- as a way to help improve driver visibility and reduce run-off-the-road crashes. This video shows the test area (SR 530 milepost 32.75 - 35) during the day and at night. For more information and pictures visit: www.flickr.com
WSDOT seeks design-builders for SR 520 floating bridge constructionAccess WashingtonSEATTLE –The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) launched its search this week for qualified teams to build a safer, more reliable State ...520 floating bridge to close this weekend for annual inspection and maintenanceSeattle Post IntelligencerState seeks designers/builders for 520 bridgeBizjournals.comall 10 news articles »
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WSDOT started construction on the second contract of the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East -- Hyak to Keechelus Dam Project in May 2010. In this time lapse video, you can watch three months of work on the new Gold Creek Bridges in just over one minute. For the past three months, crews have been working to install 120-foot deep bridge foundations and finish up a temporary detour bridge. For more information on the funded five mile project: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/I90/SnoqualmiePassEast/HyaktoKeechelusDam/
Project Engineer Mark Sawyer talks about work on SR 18 near Peasley Canyon to permanently repair damage from a large landslide that closed the westbound lanes of the highway in January. WSDOT will build a new, 10-foot-high, 600-foot-long containment wall along the westbound lanes of the highway to block future slide debris from reaching the roadway. The wall will extend east from the end of the existing containment wall near the truck-climbing lane. For more information: www.wsdot.wa.gov
WSDOT is building a new direct ramp from eastbound SR 522 to eastbound US 2 in Monroe. Currently, drivers must stop at a traffic signal before turning onto US 2, causing traffic backups during the afternoon commute and on busy weekends. The new ramp will provide direct access from eastbound SR 522 to eastbound US 2 in Monroe, eliminating delays at the signal. Other improvements including widening SR 522 from the 179th Avenue SE overpass to the US 2 interchange. www.wsdot.wa.gov
Know your Smarter Highways symbols - coming to I-5 on August 10th, 2010
Driving Modern Roundabouts - Washington State Department of Transportation 2002 - - Produced in cooperation with City of Lacey and City of Olympia.
Danger Signs - Washington State Department of Transportation 2004 - Video 080327-1209 - Know the signs of danger.
Matthew Preedy, Director of Construction of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) speaks about the deconstruction of the warehouse at Seattle's Pier 48, Wednesday, July 28, 2010.
WSDOT and our contractor, Apollo Inc., moved three metal bridge spans weighting a grand total of 132000 pounds on June 15, 2010. The bridge will be used as part of the detour during construction on the I-82 Valley Mall Boulevard Interchange Improvements project.
Field Inspector, Blake Bridges for the I-5 Rehabilitation Project that is underway in Thurston and Pierce counties, describes the benefits of this $8.4 million stimulus-funded project that replaces worn concrete panels and installs dowel bars on 25.5 miles of I-5. He explains how motorists can help ensure that workers go home safely at the end of their shift.
Retroreflectivity is the brightness of roadway features. It's how well drivers can see the reflectivity, of items such as roadway stripes, signs, or raised buttons. WSDOT is working on an inter-agency pilot project with the Oregon Department of Transportation to use the agency's specialized retroreflectivity van. The van, equipped with a laser, will travel throughout the state to measure WSDOT's roadway stripes. While testing with laser technology had been available since the 1990s, it's becoming more and more reliable and cost-effective.
www.worldcng.com -- Introduced by Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke, WA State Secretary of Transportation Paula Hammond discusses WA State's efforts to go green in the I-5 corridor, supporting local green businesses, working with other states and British Columbia, and alternative fuel usage. Secretary Hammond spoke before the WorldCNG Open House on May 26, 2010 in Kent, WA.
The Evergreen Freedom Foundation is suing the Washington State Department of Transportation over its refusal to release the drug and alcohol testing results of the crew of the M/V Wenatchee after the ferrys hard landing at Coleman Dock on August 30, 2009.
The Evergreen Freedom Foundation is suing the Washington State Department of Transportation over its refusal to release the drug and alcohol testing results of the crew of the M/V Wenatchee after the ferrys hard landing at Coleman Dock on August 30, 2009.
Divers and bridge crews are replacing 30 frayed and corroded anchor cables on the I-90 and SR 520 floating bridges in Seattle. These steel cables, which connect the pontoons to anchors on the floor of Lake Washington, are nearing the end of their design life and need to be replaced to keep the bridges safe from windstorms. For more information go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/sr520/i90bridgeanchorcablerepl
Governor Chris Gregoire discusses several new state initiatives by the Department of Information Services, Commerce, and Transportation. This discussion was held on January 14, 2010. These regular management sessions are conducted in a forum open to the public.
The Washington State Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, King County, the City of Seattle and the Port of Seattle, is leading a program to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct section of State Route 99, which runs along Seattles downtown waterfront. For the viaduct section between S. King Street and the Battery Street Tunnel, there is an ongoing environmental process that is reviewing three alternatives previous cut-and-cover tunnel and elevated structure alternatives and a bored tunnel alternative recommended in January 2009. This simulation shows the bored tunnels proposed route beneath downtown Seattle and its proximity to other underground structures. A second Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement for this project will be published in fall 2010. More information regarding the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement is available at www.alaskanwayviaduct.org The proposed SR 99 bored tunnel is being designed to withstand an earthquake that only happens every 2500 years on average (in the range of a 9.0 on the Richter scale) without collapsing. We have information on our website http describing how tunnel construction would affect properties along the bored tunnel's proposed route.
Andrew Wood, WSDOT Deputy Director of Rail and Marine Office presents at the Spring NW Passenger Rail Conference in Seattle, WA. The last few minutes of the presentation are unavailable due to low battery. I was impressed with Mr. Wood's passenger rail experience, and I think he will provide excellent leadership in making the already great Amtrak Cascades and other WSDOT sponsored rail projects work even better.
WSDOT Ferries Division is building new vessels to replace its aging fleet. This video features construction progress on the Kwa-di Tabil Class (64-car) ferry Chetzemoka from June 2009 to January 2010. This is WSDOT's first new ferry since 1999. For more information, please visit: www.wsdot.wa.gov Photos courtesy of Todd Pacific Shipyards and WSDOT.
Had to upload this video because it got bugged. Washington State Department of Transportation approved my teacher Robert Backstrand to use this video for a audio project. www.wsdot.wa.gov This is under 'fair use' being that this was a project.
Honolulu's rail costs put state at financial risk, governor saysHonolulu AdvertiserPart of that process will include meeting directly with federal department of transportation officials during a trip to Washington, DC, in February, ...Lingle says Honolulu rail project needs 'adjustment' due to recessionHonolulu Advertiserall 5 news articles »
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Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)Virgin America Meets Foreign-Owners Rule, US SaysBusinessWeek“We are disappointed the Department of Transportation chose to conduct this review behind closed doors,” said Keith Loveless, Alaska Air's general counsel. ...US clears Virgin America as domestic carrierAFPAirline Virgin America Wins Citizenship FightThe BLT: Blog of Legal TimesVirgin America Is Cleared In Ownership Inquiry By USWall Street JournalPR Newswire (press release)all 185 news articles »
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