Agreed, traffic sucks. But when you're driving alone, at what point do you make the (illegal, mind you) decision to cross the solid white line and make a quick run into the 3+ person HOV lane? Tsk, tsk. We know you're out there. We can see you. We also curse and shake our fist at you. It's happening more and more. HOV cheaters are breezing by, as the rest of us law abiding drivers are stuck in the onslaught of 520 traffic congestion, brought on by the construction chaos of I-90. Just remember, cheaters, what comes around goes around and those HOV lanes violations will set you back $124. more ›

Transportation professionals say Initiative 985 will make traffic worse. Tim Eyman says, "I-985 implements common sense reforms based on recommendations from Sonntag's thorough investigation." The P-I says, "Voters should decline to join Eyman in blowing this multi-toxin poison dart at themselves." But what do you say? Yea or nay? Our poll closes tomorrow at noon, and don't be shy about voicing your opinions in the comments. (More on I-985 here) more ›

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. more ›

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. more ›