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Micki Gamez

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Mom, Wife, 🌈, reporter... opinions are my own. Seattle Life. Swimming. Travel. Life Insurance
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Sullivan: Are we getting better at zipper merging?

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By Chris Sullivan , Micki Gamez 
| MyNorthwest.com
Nothing attracts more comments about transportation than discussing the zipper merge. Drivers either love it or hate it. However, traffic engineers agree it is the best and safest way to merge in certain situations, primarily when losing a lane for construction. I want to know if drivers are getting any better at it. There has been some success with the zipper merges in Everett and on Highway 8. I have found myself being cut off less lately as I use the open lane approaching zipper merges.
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Collision on I-5 north in Seattle leads to major traffic backups

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By Steve Coogan , Micki Gamez 
| MyNorthwest.com
A collision involving multiple vehicles blocked lanes on Interstate 5 north in Seattle on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. The incident led to long backups on the freeway. (Image courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation) (Image courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation) Share A significant collision on Interstate 5 (I-5) north in Seattle Monday led to a miles-long traffic backup for travelers attempting to get through the city.
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Sullivan: How to avoid the GPS nightmare to Portland

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By Chris Sullivan , Micki Gamez 
| MyNorthwest.com
Why is turning your GPS or in-car navigation off probably a good call on your trip to Portland this weekend? Let me explain. We all know artificial intelligence (AI) doesn’t always get it right. Neither does your favorite navigation app. How many times has it directed you off the freeway and back on at the same interchange, just to save a possible minute? How many times has it turned you into Don Quixote and added an hour to your quest?
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