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King County Road Services - Frequently-asked questions

Commuting resources

 
What are the best routes in King County for bicycling?
Bike lanes and paths abound in King County! Find a route that is right for you by using the King County Bicycling Guide Map.
 
Where can I pick up a free hardcopy of the Bicycling Guidemap?
Visit the King County Bike Map to learn where free hardcopies of the Bicycling Guidemap are available in King County.
 
Does King County have online traffic cameras?
Yes. King County has online traffic cameras available on the Road Services' all traffic cameras webpage and on the My Commute website.
 
Where can I find out about future bicycle, pedestrian or equestrian route plans and projects?
The Road Services Division Capital Improvement Program is responsible for planning future bicycle, pedestrian or equestrian route plans and projects in unincorporated King County. Visit the Capital Improvement Program Web site for more information.
 
Where can I find non-motorized transportation options?
Check out these sites: The King County Bike Map and Road Services' commuting resources webpage.
 
How do I find out about bicycle, carpool, vanpool, bus and other ride sharing information?
Visit Road Services' commuting resources webpage.
 
I was in an accident near one of your cameras. Do you have a video tape of the accident?
No. We do not regularly record our camera feeds for archiving and no tapes will be kept. We only occasionally record video images for traffic studies and exceptional circumstances. For more information about our traffic cameras, please visit the traffic cameras frequently-asked questions webpage.
 
Are King County's traffic cameras able to read vehicle license plates and monitor traffic speeds?
No. The cameras are not able to read vehicle license plates and do not have sensors to detect traffic speeds. Cameras are strictly for traffic management use only, not for law enforcement. For more information about King County's online traffic cameras, please visit the traffic cameras frequently-asked questions webpage.