The papers in town have lapped up this story, so we're doing it too. The difference is that we are using it solely as a vehicle to deliver a more accurate graphic. Perpetually vigilant Watch-man spammed Wash DOT today with a stern email, informing them that the ill-conceived and clearly failed HOV system's days are numbered. State transportation secretary Paula Hammond stated DOT received "15 or 16 copies." There was no word on how......

Not the Bicyclist(s) in Question--Photo Courtesy of Seattlest Flickr Contributor Josh Larios As a driver, we admit we've cursed our bicycle brethren more than once and occasionally blamed them for things far beyond their two-wheeled control. That being said, we've never blamed cyclists for interstate or highway traffic, but after an incident on I-5 yesterday, that may change. A bicyclist caused a big traffic snafu on I-5 after he pedaled down the HOV lane and......