WSDOT

Meet The New Head Of WSDOT

Arwen Nicks — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:37:13 +0000

The new head of the Washington Department of Transportation is exploring alternate funding models for the state's transportation projects, including tolls and fees based on mileage. Lynn Peterson spoke Thursday with The Conversation's Ross Reynolds.

An Exit Interview With WSDOT Head Paula Hammond

Producer — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:55:11 +0000

This Friday will be Washington Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond's last day on the job after 30 years with the state department of transportation. Ross Reynolds sits down with Paula Hammond to discuss her work as the head of the department, what it was like to lead an agency of 7,200 employees, the future of Washington transportation and her legacy.

Will Competition In Ferry Market Save Taxpayers Money?

Producer — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:29:18 +0000

Washington state lawmakers are considering ending a requirement that ferries be built in state. According to a recent state audit Washington is overpaying for ferries compared to other states. Ross Reynolds talks with ferry maker Brian Mannion about his thoughts on opening up state ferry production to outside competition.

WSDOT Admits 520 Bridge Problems Result Of Design Flaw

Derek Wang — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:11:19 +0000

Washington Secretary of Transportation Paula Hammond said Tuesday that cracks in the pontoons for the state Route 520 floating bridge project were largely the result of a flawed design by the state.

Arboretum Says Goodbye Highway Ramps, Hello Bike Trail

Derek Wang — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:04:29 +0000

The so-called “ramps to nowhere” near the Washington Park Arboretum are due to come down. It’s part of the project to replace state Route 520 across Lake Washington. Arboretum officials announced new details Thursday about changes to the park.

Seattle City Council Considers 520 Project Requests

Derek Wang — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:52:44 +0000

Even though work on the Highway 520 bridge project is underway, it hasn't been quite clear as to what path the bridge would take from Lake Washington to Interstate 5. But on Tuesday, that path became a little clearer. The Seattle City Council’s Special Committee on the SR 520 Project discussed a series of possible recommendations for the state transportation department.

Washington State DOT Shows Off 520 Pontoons

Patricia Murphy — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 02:07:29 +0000

Washington State Department of Transportation officials gave the media a tour Wednesday of pontoons on the State Route 520 floating bridge. The pontoons are part of a massive concrete structure that will keep the new bridge afloat.