WSDOT having somewhat enjoyable as new tolling involves SR 167

It seems that state companies can have somewhat enjoyable infrequently.

I had the pleasure of working the afternoon site visitors desk Thursday when former KIRO Newsradio producer and good good friend Nicole Thompson texted me an image. It was a shot of the brand new toll indicators on southbound SR 167 between Renton and Auburn. The Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Good To Go! are testing the brand new a number of vacation spot indicators because the new tolling system and gear are getting ready to roll out later this yr.

Where the costs for these three journeys could be was the phrase “sntchh,” to be learn as snitch. Thompson requested if this was intentional or if the indicators had been hacked. It’s not like we haven’t seen the Department of Transportation (DOT) indicators everywhere in the world hacked with humorous and even not-so-funny messages.

I reached out to WSDOT, and sure, its employees have a humorousness.

“Nothing wrong with a little bit of fun sometimes,” Good To Go’s! X submit learn, with a winking emoji.

It seems that WSDOT has been posting numerous phrases on its indicators for a few month. Adam, an everyday listener to KIRO Newsradio, wrote me, “I have seen that for days on those signs.”

Even the anchor of “Seattle’s Morning News,” my good good friend and co-worker Charlie Harger, informed me he has seen the messages for some time. Not positive why he didn’t inform me earlier than.

Hopefully, the humorous messages are sinking in. The new tolling system is ready to go energetic this fall. Drivers who wish to use that HOT lane without spending a dime as an HOV must buy a flex pass, or they are going to be charged a toll for being within the lane. The indicators will show costs for various locations. You pay the value in your vacation spot that you simply see while you enter the toll lane. You are solely charged one value.

If you see any humorous DOT indicators, you should definitely let me know. Well performed, WSDOT. Well performed.

Chris Sullivan is a site visitors reporter for KIRO Newsradio. Read extra of his tales right here. Follow KIRO Newsradio site visitors on X.

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