Anti-tunnel effort moving forward
Magnolia resident Elizabeth Campbell is moving ahead with an effort to stop the city from building a tunnel in favor of a new Viaduct. This week, she submitted her petition …
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Help pick the Ballard RapidRide route
Metro Transit has just released new details about RapidRide’s D Line, a new streamlined bus service coming in 2012 that will connect Ballard and Crown Hill with Lower Queen Anne …
Sand jammed the Ballard Bridge
SDOT says it’s focusing its street sweepers on bike lanes over the next few days to remove any sandy remnants from the snow storms. If you have any concerns about …
Ballard reaction to Viaduct tunnel announcement
The governor has made it official: construction will begin on the $4.24 billion deep-bored tunnel in 2011, opening to drivers in 2015. And now the official reaction is coming in. …
Mayor reverses course, says salt OK for snow
In a press conference today, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels announced the city will now allow the use of salt to clear snow and ice during major storms: “After reviewing our …
Viaduct decision delayed, tunnel back in play
Updated: Governor Christine Gregoire was due to make a decision on the Viaduct by the end of the year, but she has delayed the verdict until next month. “As a …
Traffic moving in Ballard, side streets very icy
9 a.m. update: One of the trouble spots in addition to those mentioned below is 85th Ave. near Aurora. Adds Megan in comments: 85th is good except eastbound just before …
Morning drivers to face icy conditions
11 p.m. update: If you’ve walked outside, you’ve noticed the blistering cold weather and suddenly icy conditions: walkways and roadways that were once packed snow are now hard, slick surfaces. …
Metro plans to reduce service, cancel routes
1:45 p.m. update: A message from King County Metro Transit: “In order to safely transport as many passengers as possible, King County Metro Transit will be focusing on core service …
Streetcar expansion proposal approved
The Seattle City Council wants to see a network of streetcars, but they haven’t figured out how to pay for the $600 million project. The Council approved a measure today …
Vintage car racers finish well in Mexico
Of the 100 vintage cars that started the “La Carerra Panamericana” race in Mexico, fewer than 80 finished. One of those finishers was Ballard’s own team that we wrote about …
Ballard could get a water taxi
The King County Ferry District is looking to expand its water taxi service from two routes to possibly seven, including one right here in Ballard. The route would be from …