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Amtrak train derails off bridge near Seattle, blocking all lanes of I-5

An Amtrak train derailed off of a bridge south of Seattle Monday morning, blocking all lanes of Interstate 5, according… Read More

How bad is the time and stress of Seattle’s daily commute? Growing city ranks among worst in U.S.

OK, forget Halloween for a second. You want to know what’s scary in Seattle these days? Try on this new… Read More

GeekWire’s Great Race: We pitted cars, bus, bike and skateboard at rush hour, with a surprising result

It’s easier than ever to go car-less in Seattle. New technology-fueled services are letting people get around the Emerald City… Read More

Be careful what you wish for, Amazon suitors, a lot will change with the tech giant in your city

Tap the brakes for a second, North America. Let that sea of red tail lights on the roadways around Seattle… Read More

Washington state troopers pulled over 337 drivers for using electronic devices in new law’s first week

A new law that prohibits Washington drivers from using personal electronics behind the wheel took effect July 23 and in… Read More

We rode along with Seattle PD to see how cops are busting drivers violating new distracted driving law

On his Wednesday morning commute, a Seattle man did something we’re probably all guilty of from time-to-time. He checked his… Read More

It’s T-minus-2 months to solar eclipse: Officials brace for totality traffic jams

The all-American total solar eclipse is still two months away, but federal and state agencies are already getting the word… Read More

Three numbers explain why the tech boom doesn’t make Seattle’s new tunnel a good investment

Seattle’s new Alaskan Way tunnel — currently three years late and millions of dollars over budget — has been called… Read More

INRIX inks deal with U.S. Federal Highway Administration to supply traffic data

INRIX today announced a deal with the U.S. Federal Highway Administration to supply government agencies with its traffic data. Starting… Read More

New report says increased ride sharing could solve problems when driverless vehicles hit Seattle roads

Over the next decade, driverless vehicles will make their way along Seattle roadways, possibly bringing relief to one of the most congested… Read More

Think Seattle has the world’s worst traffic? Not even close, says new study

Seattle commuters might find this difficult to believe, but when it comes to traffic, it could be much worse. In fact,… Read More

U.S. Dept. of Transportation taps UW to help solve traffic problems of the future

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) named the University of Washington one of 18 “Beyond Traffic Innovation Centers” across… Read More

As cars get more fuel-efficient, Washington state to test ‘road usage charge’ as alternative to gas tax

OLYMPIA, Wash. — For years, experts have debated how more fuel-efficient cars will affect the multibillion-dollar revenue stream from Washington… Read More

Making sense of Seattle’s ‘Mercer Mess,’ and the tech boom’s impact on urban infrastructure

Growing pains hurt the most when you’re at a standstill. Just ask Nile Nelson. The longtime Seattle resident has commuted to… Read More

What a fine Mess: New report finds Seattle’s Mercer is only 2 seconds faster, despite $74 million in work

Sitting in traffic on Seattle’s Mercer Street affords commuters plenty of time to take in the improvements that have been made to… Read More

Google’s Waze using data from rival INRIX for new ‘where to park’ feature

INRIX, the Kirkland, Wash.-based traffic technology company, is supplying parking data for Waze, the popular navigation app powered by driver input. The… Read More

There’s a spot! INRIX data helps power new parking tool in app run by shopping mall owner

Searching for a great parking spot at the mall can be a bit of a challenge, especially during busier shopping… Read More

Seattle traffic is a nightmare: Here’s the city’s plan to reduce gridlock with traffic lights that adapt to changing conditions

Seattle’s traffic system is buckling under the weight of so many newcomers. Many of the traffic signals were built before… Read More

Traffic

Amtrak train derails off bridge near Seattle, blocking all lanes of I-5

How bad is the time and stress of Seattle’s daily commute? Growing city ranks among worst in U.S.

GeekWire’s Great Race: We pitted cars, bus, bike and skateboard at rush hour, with a surprising result

Be careful what you wish for, Amazon suitors, a lot will change with the tech giant in your city

Washington state troopers pulled over 337 drivers for using electronic devices in new law’s first week

We rode along with Seattle PD to see how cops are busting drivers violating new distracted driving law

It’s T-minus-2 months to solar eclipse: Officials brace for totality traffic jams

Three numbers explain why the tech boom doesn’t make Seattle’s new tunnel a good investment

INRIX inks deal with U.S. Federal Highway Administration to supply traffic data

New report says increased ride sharing could solve problems when driverless vehicles hit Seattle roads

Think Seattle has the world’s worst traffic? Not even close, says new study

U.S. Dept. of Transportation taps UW to help solve traffic problems of the future

As cars get more fuel-efficient, Washington state to test ‘road usage charge’ as alternative to gas tax

Making sense of Seattle’s ‘Mercer Mess,’ and the tech boom’s impact on urban infrastructure

What a fine Mess: New report finds Seattle’s Mercer is only 2 seconds faster, despite $74 million in work

Google’s Waze using data from rival INRIX for new ‘where to park’ feature

There’s a spot! INRIX data helps power new parking tool in app run by shopping mall owner

Seattle traffic is a nightmare: Here’s the city’s plan to reduce gridlock with traffic lights that adapt to changing conditions

Sea-Tac squeeze: New plan aims to reduce wait times at Seattle region’s overwhelmed airport

INRIX updates navigation app to learn from your driving habits, taking direct aim at Waze

Study: Traffic in Seattle still horrible, ranks 2nd-worst in U.S. for evening rush hour congestion

GeekWire Radio: Technology vs. traffic, Xbox One + PS4, secrets of sports data, and Amazon is everywhere

Study claims Seattleites spend 66 hours per year in traffic, but some say that number’s deceptive

Can big data reduce traffic deaths? Microsoft and DataKind expand analysis to Seattle and other cities

Tech boom equals big traffic headaches and record congestion, according to new state report

The worst cities for traffic jams: Where booming Seattle and San Francisco rank

Why Seattle needs better public transportation, in one eye-opening GIF

Big data meets parking: New INRIX service predicts open spots on city streets

Better data, smarter cities? INRIX debuts new traffic analytics platform

Traffic analysis challenges Expedia CEO’s claims about employee commute