The Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) new tolling scheme on Interstate 405 has resulted in quite a lot of confusion and frustration—recent reports reveal that a whopping 3,300 … [Read more...]
The Daily Shift – 10/13/15
Today’s top stories include another case of ineffective Democrat leadership, more proof that President Obama’s signature healthcare law really is turning into the (UN)Affordable Care Act, and more … [Read more...]
Technical “glitch” double charges I-405 toll lane drivers
More problems have popped up since the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) launched the Interstate 405 tolling scheme three weeks ago. A total of 88 drivers were double-charged for trips … [Read more...]
Last Week Today – 10/11/15
Team – Our state government hasn’t done its public image any favors lately. From the all the problems attached to the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) Interstate 405 tolling … [Read more...]
The Daily Shift – 10/09/15
Today’s top stories include five times WSDOT made a case for being our state’s most incompetent agency, Seattle City Council members pushing another terrible idea, and why WSDOT may not be done adding … [Read more...]
Survey shows people want more tax dollars spent increasing transportation capacity
A new Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) survey reveals that, contrary to the approach taken by liberal Democrats, Washingtonians prioritize reducing traffic congestion above all … [Read more...]
The Daily Shift – 10/08/15
Today’s top stories include Jay Inslee directing Ecology to re-write clean water rules, WSDOT admitting it lost $78 million on Bertha delays, labor unions losing membership as a result of new opt-out … [Read more...]
3 recent—and outrageous—cases of government incompetency
If there is one thing you can be certain of, it’s government incompetency. It seems as though incompetency is a main characteristic of government, especially in our state. Here are three recent … [Read more...]
I-405 collisions more than double since tolling scheme
During the opening week of the I-405 tolling scheme, collisions have more than doubled on the congested freeway compared to the same week in 2014. A total of 119 collisions occurred on I-405 between … [Read more...]
The Daily Shift – 10/05/15
Today’s top stories include insight into how a campaign finance scheme proposed in Seattle promises to have wider implications, why the Seattle City Council is waging a war on ride-share companies, … [Read more...]
Is Sound Transit gambling with taxpayer dollars?
Sound Transit officials updated Bellevue City Council members on the agency’s progress toward resolving problems related to the East Link light rail project during a council meeting on Monday. Among … [Read more...]
I-405 tolling underway – absurdly high toll prices on horizon?
On Monday, the new tolling system on Interstate 405 launched. And, as could be expected, many drivers expressed confusion and frustration over the new system. For some drivers, the commute was one of … [Read more...]