Articles about Traffic

Port of Seattle plans to use tech to target waiting drivers who park on side of roadway at airport

The Port of Seattle plans to implement technology that it hopes will deter drivers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) from… Read More

Inrix data: Seattle-area traffic got 9% worse last year amid rise in return-to-office

As more Seattle-area employees returned to the office last year, the city’s roadways got significantly more clogged with vehicles. Congestion… Read More

Amazon’s full return to the office will further slow Seattle’s already tough commute

Love it or hate it, remote work was good for Seattle’s traffic problem. With Amazon’s announcement this week that it… Read More

Google’s ‘Project Green Light’ uses AI to improve traffic flow, cut emissions in Seattle and elsewhere

Next time you avoid sitting at a red light in Seattle, Google’s “Project Green Light” might have something to do… Read More

Is traffic getting bad again? New report shows increased congestion, but not pre-pandemic levels

On some days, it may feel like traffic is returning to pre-pandemic levels on streets around the Seattle area. But… Read More

Drivers will face $75 ticket in Seattle as part of camera-enforced effort to keep intersections clear

The City of Seattle plans to use new cameras to monitor traffic around the downtown area and automatically ticket drivers… Read More

2020 traffic scorecard shows how Seattle commute congestion disappeared during COVID lockdowns

Turns out that sitting at home does a lot to keep people from sitting in traffic. INRIX, the Kirkland, Wash.-based… Read More

Pioneering study uses traffic cameras and AI to predict future, promising to save lives and money

In an effort to prevent deaths and injuries caused by crashes between vehicles, bikes and pedestrians, the city of Bellevue,… Read More

Want to fix Seattle traffic? Redditor makes game that allows players to tweak city streets and more

Every driver, bus rider, bicyclist and pedestrian has surely grumbled about what it takes to move around Seattle and perhaps… Read More

Mobility stats: Seattle lags SF and NYC in getting people to stay home in COVID-19 response

Seattle-area residents have significantly reduced their movement around the city as state and local officials have urged citizens to stay… Read More

Empty roads cause travel speeds to increase by 20% in LA, NYC, Chicago, Seattle, SF, Rome

Social distancing mandates across the world due to the COVID-19 outbreak are leaving big city roadways eerily bare during normally-treacherous… Read More

Seattle traffic congestion is 14th worst in U.S. as average commuter lost 74 hours in 2019

For the first time in years, Seattle saw a bit of improvement when it came to the city’s ranking among… Read More

Coronavirus and the commute: Average speeds increase noticeably as many workers stay home

Average speeds on major roadways in the Seattle region were more than 10 mph faster than normal on Thursday morning,… Read More

Seattle traffic disappears as Amazon, Microsoft, others enforce remote work policies

The work-from-home guidance from Seattle’s largest employers in response to the coronavirus outbreak is already affecting the city’s normally treacherous… Read More

As Uber and Lyft pick-ups and drop-offs clog traffic, new study calls load zones a move in right direction

Keeping traffic flowing in Seattle is not an easy feat, especially when you factor in the stop-and-go maneuvering of ride-hailing… Read More

Seattle transportation officials experiment with ride-hailing to fill transit gaps

Here’s a test. You’re in Seattle, trying to get to a destination that isn’t easily reached by public transit. What… Read More

Uber-backed study touts benefits of downtown tolling in Seattle as ride-share industry pushes for congestion pricing

The concept of downtown tolling to reduce congestion is gaining momentum. Cities like Singapore and Stokholm have implemented congestion pricing… Read More

Traffic tech company INRIX approaches its 15th birthday, looks to AI to drive its business

Almost 15 years after INRIX was founded, the traffic technology company has emerged as a rare breed. It is a… Read More

University of Washington researchers want to help Uber and Lyft protect data and share it with cities

Cities where Uber and Lyft operate have a data problem. The University of Washington wants to provide the solution. Companies… Read More

Uber and Lyft push for congestion pricing as Seattle considers tax on ride-hailing companies

Uber and Lyft are resisting a tax on their services under consideration in the Seattle mayor’s office, claiming the cost… Read More

Amazon’s new East Coast hubs among the worst US cities for traffic

If all goes according to plan, Amazon employees will be able to choose between the company’s Seattle headquarters two new… Read More

Tech tools to help you survive the ‘Seattle Squeeze’ when the viaduct comes down

Seattle’s legendary traffic is about to get worse. On Jan. 11, the Alaskan Way Viaduct — the elevated, waterfront portion… Read More

University of Washington researchers develop app to reduce clashes between cars and pedestrians

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a communications system between pedestrians and drivers in the hopes of preventing… Read More

UPS launches cargo e-bike delivery in Seattle, returning to bicycle courier origins a century later

More than a century ago, the company now known as UPS started as a simple courier service in Seattle. A… Read More

New York’s new Uber cap could be a blueprint for other cities seeking to curb ride-hailing

Cities across the country are looking at New York. On Wednesday, the New York City Council approved a one-year pause… Read More

Seattle mayor forming council of tech leaders seeking solutions to the region’s growing pains

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan is tapping problem solvers in the tech industry to develop solutions to some of the city’s… Read More

Smart commute startup Luum steps out of the shadows with big partnerships and expansion plans

For nearly seven years, Luum has been quietly helping big Seattle-area employers reshape the commuting habits of their employees. But… Read More

Google’s Waze launches carpool service in Washington state, taking on Uber and Lyft

Seattle’s economic growth, largely driven by the tech boom, is creating serious traffic problems, as the region’s population continues to… Read More

Seattle traffic congestion is ninth worst in U.S.; eight cities in top 10 are vying for Amazon’s HQ2

Too bad it’s against the law now in Washington state to look at your mobile device while you’re behind the… Read More

Seattle-area transit ridership growing faster than other big U.S. cities, with more options on the way

Seattle’s bus and rail system is growing faster than its counterpart in several major U.S. cities, with more light rail… Read More