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Reminder: Seawall Open House Wed. Night

Neighborhood Projects

We here at the SDOT Blog have written numerous stories about sidewalk construction, pedestrian improvement projects, and crosswalk installations built by our annual programs responsible for implementing the Pedestrian Master Plan.  But we’ve yet to highlight alternative processes for making improvements in your neighborhood despite the fact that the City… [ Keep reading ]

15th Avenue NE Reconstruction Starts

Work is now underway on the project to reconstruct the majority of 15th Avenue NE in the University District – from NE Pacific Street to NE 55th Street.  The final product will improve pedestrian access by widening sidewalks at bus zones, adding curb ramps and curb bulbs and installing a new marked crosswalk… [ Keep reading ]

Elliott Bay Seawall Project – A seawall can be more than just a wall.

  The Elliott Bay Seawall Project is exploring options to replace Seattle’s aging seawall, and the project team would like to hear from you! Interactive open house (a kid-friendly event) Date:  Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Time:  5:30 – 7:30 p.m., public drop in Location:  The Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way… [ Keep reading ]

Sketching King Street Station

There’s been a lot happening at King Street Station lately. People often stop to take in the view of cranes raising steel, welding, concrete trucks pouring, digging, jack hammering, and more. SDOT recently received a fine compliment for King Street Station when local freelance concept artist, designer, and illustrator Mark Selander stopped by to… [ Keep reading ]

Streetcar Ridership Continues to Grow

  The end of the year data shows continued ridership growth on the South Lake Union Streetcar.  There were over half a million riders in 2010, a 15 percent increase over 2009, and 25 percent greater than ridership in 2008, the first full year of operation.   The gains were driven… [ Keep reading ]

Looking Forward

In 2010 SDOT built 15 blocks of sidewalks and installed 20 miles of new bike lanes and sharrows through the Bridging the Gap Transportation Levy.  But before crews can apply fresh paint to streets or turn any dirt, SDOT planners must select locations for these new facilities.  Guided by the… [ Keep reading ]

2011 To Do List

As we embark on the New Year, SDOT has a hefty “To Do” list to make transportation improvements, regardless of travel mode, all across the City of Seattle.  Projects kicking off with construction in just the first quarter alone include Dexter Avenue North and Georgetown Streets paving as well as… [ Keep reading ]

$87 Million

Seattle residents will be pleased to learn that the City of Seattle was awarded $87,254,000 in transportation grants in 2010. Aggressively seeking external funds in a tight budget year, SDOT secured grant funding for projects that will improve roadways, repair bridges and enhance safety for motorists, transit users, freight, pedestrians and bicyclists.  Gaining much… [ Keep reading ]

A reflective stroll

There is a new art walk in the Intl District. Through Feb. 28th, local artists are using vacant retail spaces in the Pioneer Square and Chinatown-International District neighborhoods to display their artwork, house their creative enterprises and establish artist residencies. One of our favorite parts is the painting of a reflection of… [ Keep reading ]