Author: Kasey DeLucia

#99 Closure Opened – Monday AM Commute with Viaduct Reopened a Week Early

WSDOT opened the Alaskan Way Viaduct one week early as the tunneling process passed safely underneath. Seattle quickly saw relief as it returned to the average 30 percent of main traffic flow going in and out of the city. This morning’s new SR 520 bottleneck traffic shows the true shift in the congestion point after the Viaduct reopened.

DKS Leads Traffic Analysis During Seattle’s 99 Closure

Friday AM analysis: Seattle saw significantly more traffic than usual on I-5, I-90, SR520, and West Seattle Bridge on the second Friday morning commute during the 99 closure. With peak traffic hitting around 7:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m., the corridor congestion dissipated as soon as 9 a.m. hit and commuters mostly made it to their offices.  Twitter Tips- #ITSWA15 – … Read more

DKS Helps WSDOT Analysis Closure

Thursday morning traffic continued to prove our analysis from the day prior, which found commuters adjusted to the Alaskan Way Viaduct Closure as similar congestion patterns appeared over the week.

DKS Helps WSDOT Analyze Closure

DKS analyzed the traffic impact on the first Monday morning commute with the Alaska Way Viaduct closure in effect in Seattle. The highway system was truly tested; with heavier traffic all around Seattle as more people commuted on Monday in comparison to the closure’s first day last Friday. DKS’ review only includes the live traffic during peak hours, not the … Read more

Supporting PSU’s Initiative for Bicycle & Pedestrian Innovation

DKS is pleased to support Portland State University’s Initiative for Bicycle & Pedestrian Innovation (IBPI) by contributing to the Innovation in Active Transportation Endowed Scholarship fund. Jim Peters of DKS provided input at the recent Ann Niles Active Transportation Lecture, which kicked-off the scholarship drive. The lecture series keeps alive the spirit of Ann Niles’ advocacy to create livable neighborhoods and make Portland a safe … Read more