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Lots of parking, less cost. Really? No way! Way!

Over the last three years in the south end of the city around SODO and stadiums area construction for the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement project has been underway. As the work progresses, city and state projects to replace the viaduct will expand work into the Pioneer Square… [ Keep reading ]

Now, all we need is snow!

Yes, we said the “s” word.  The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is ready to respond and you can follow along on our new Winter Weather Response webpage Our website which allows residents to track where snow plows have been and check current street conditions. We will activate the website… [ Keep reading ]

Offices Closed for Veterans Day

  In observance of the Veterans Day holiday City of Seattle offices are closed today, November 11, 2011.  Thank you to all military veterans for service to the United States of America.

Adding Green to the Greenway

SDOT Urban Forestry field crews have been planting trees this week along the brand new Beacon Hill Greenway.  They have planted about seventy trees on 18th Ave S from S Massachusetts Street to S Stevens St.  We planted a mix of small and large trees—small trees under overhead power lines… [ Keep reading ]

Experience the Waterfront – Become Engaged!

Approximately 800 people attended the Waterfront Seattle design update and idea sharing event late last month. The update focused on potential uses and activities on the waterfront, habitat and public art. The concepts presented were reflective of the goals to re-center Seattle around Elliott Bay, reconnect the city to the… [ Keep reading ]

What do Copernicus and SDOT have in common?

Did you hear this morning’s radio story about Copernicus, the 16th century astronomer who made the outrageous conclusion that the Earth revolved around the Sun? In the 1500’s it seemed pretty obvious to almost everyone that the Earth doesn’t spin or move, and that the planets and stars move around… [ Keep reading ]

Speed bumps, humps and cushions – Huh? What’s the difference?

We hear that question often!  And yes, these traffic calming devices are all slightly different.  The appropriate device is selected for a roadway depending upon its geometry, the sight distance, and traffic characteristics such as speed and volume.   We use “speed bumps” in parking lots where speeds are 5-10… [ Keep reading ]

Traffic Responsive Operations Reduce Delays during Viaduct Shutdown and Beyond

While Seattleites were busy adjusting their commutes during last week’s Alaskan Way Viaduct closure, SDOT was busy adapting our signal system to changing traffic demands with Traffic Responsive Signal Operations.  Traffic responsive signal systems respond to real-time volume and occupancy data to select a predefined timing plan to best serve… [ Keep reading ]

Mountains to Sound Trail Before & After – Startlingly Good

We all like to see positive transformations, and oh what a transformation the Mountains to Sound Trail project is…  Opening last Saturday with a ribbon cutting and community event led by Mayor Mike McGinn and Deputy Mayor Darryl Smith, this new segment of trail is writing a new chapter in… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Wins Federal Grant to Study a High Capacity Transit Project

This is great news for our region. On October 17, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Seattle a $900,000 grant for “Seattle Center City Connector Transit Alternatives Analysis”. This grant will be used to study a high capacity transit project, such as a rapid streetcar, through downtown… [ Keep reading ]