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Off the Charts: Downtown Seattle is working from home. What about your neighborhood?

In some Seattle neighborhoods, driving to work has been replaced by working from home or walking to work, but that trend doesn't hold across the city.
Teo Popescu
More people die on south Seattle streets, where wide streets encourage fast driving
Eilís O'Neill
More people are dying on WA roads

If you’re hitting the road for Memorial Day weekend, buckle up and stay alert. Last year, 810 people died on roads in Washington State, the highest number of traffic fatalities since 1990. Seattle Times transportation reporter Nick Deshais explains what we know about the increase and what solutions are in the works.
Patricia Murphy

Andy Hurst
Despite safety measures, promises, and plans, more people are dying on Washington roadways

The city of Seattle released its three-year plan to lower traffic fatalities Thursday in the wake of a statewide report that says the number of people killed on Washington roads hit a 33-year high.
Stephen Howie
Cleared of felony, Seattle cop who killed Indian student Kandula could end up in municipal court

The Seattle City Attorney has announced it is reviewing the case of the police officer whose vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian last year. Officer Kevin Dave could face a penalty for negligent driving in the crash that killed 23-year-old graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula in January 2023.
Amy Radil
Taming speed on the Speedway (and other Washington roads)

Many American roadways are built for speed. One road north of Seattle is even named for it: the Mukilteo Speedway.
John Ryan
Can AI solve Seattle's traffic woes? Google thinks so

The city of Seattle is the first in the U-S to work with Google on a new traffic light system. The effort incorporates
Natalie Akane Newcomb
Rush-hour traffic in Seattle increases blood pressure, but not for the reason you think

It will come as no surprise to anyone who braves I-5 on a weekday at either 8 a.m. or 5 p.m. (or practically any time in between) that your blood pressure tends to increase during sudden slowdowns and bumper-to-bumper backups. But a new study from University of Washington researchers suggests that it’s not just the Tesla changing lanes without using a directional that is causing your heart to pound. Ultrafine particles circulating on and near congested freeways — a toxic mixture of exhaust from tailpipes, brake and tire wear, and road dust — could increase blood pressure and lead to other health problems.
Stephen Howie

John O'Brien
Can AI reduce traffic deaths? These Seattle engineers are putting it to the test

Generally, traffic engineers know what will make intersections more safe. For example, letting pedestrians enter the crosswalk before cars get the green light. But given limited funds, how do traffic engineers decide which projects are most pressing? New AI tools could help.
Joshua McNichols
Are Seattleites lousy at driving in the rain? Sort of, but so is everyone else

Fall rains change driving calculations. It's time to check your safety mindset.
John O'Brien

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