Nothing inspires more conversation around the city than our roads and their condition. Getting back to basics is a priority for Mayor McGinn and SDOT. Two weeks ago the Transportation Action Agenda was unveiled and it lays out the transportation priories of the city. Getting back to basics is a big part… [ Keep reading ]
Spring is on the calendar, and in the air as well. More people are using bicycles for transportation than ever before. Expect to see more bicyclists on the road as temperatures moderate and daylight lingers. Start with the basics of: proper helmet fit, comfortable but not loose clothing, and a… [ Keep reading ]
In February and March, the Waterfront Seattle project held a series of Community Forums at Town Hall to generate ideas about the future of our waterfront around five key themes: “Climate and Context,” “Mobility and Access,” “Environment and Ecology,” “Setting the Stage” and “Uniquely Seattle.” Twenty-nine community groups partnered with… [ Keep reading ]
Looking for an easy walk or bike ride? Try the Duwamish Trail, approximately two-and-a-half miles along the west side of the Duwamish River in West Seattle. It’s a wonderfully flat trail, starting from the lower South Spokane Street Bridge, following West Marginal Way Southwest, southward to the First Avenue South… Filed Under: Biking, Pedestrians, SDOT
Important Open House Thursday This Thursday, March 29, King County Metro Transit, Sound Transit, Community Transit and the City of Seattle are hosting an important open house on the elimination of the bus Ride Free Area (RFA) in downtown Seattle. The meeting will be held from 4 – 6:30 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]
A powerful idea is spreading across the world. It goes by many names. “Ciclovia” in Bogota. “Plages” in Paris. “Sunday Streets” in San Francisco “Summer Streets” in New York City and Seattle The idea is simple—open a city street for several hours for people to stroll, bike, shop and just… [ Keep reading ]
(Monday – Friday SDOT sends out a compilation of local and national transportation news links. If you’d like to subscribe (or unsubscribe) to the list, just send an email to allie.gerlach@seattle.gov and I’ll take care of it for you. ) Here’s a sampling of some of the more interesting transportation… [ Keep reading ]
The commencement of Phase IIB was marked with the visit of Federal Railroad Administrator Joseph C. Szabo last week. This work will complete building and clock tower seismic upgrade work along with building historic architectural details, including the waiting room’s ornamental plaster work. It will also complete the distribution upgrades… [ Keep reading ]
Airport Way S Viaduct Rehabilitation Project Update: Airport Way South is a heavily traveled arterial, important to businesses, freight operations, the Port of Seattle, commuters, cyclists, and residents of Georgetown and the surrounding area. With over 13,000 vehicles traveling on Airport Way South daily, the Airport Way S viaduct, built… [ Keep reading ]
When a Metro, Sound Transit, or other transit bus driver signals that the bus is reentering the flow of traffic, other drivers must yield the right-of-way. The same goes for a streetcar or a Metro trolley bus. Many drivers do not seem to know this traffic regulation, or they choose to ignore… Filed Under: SDOT
