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Come to the Fauntleroy Way SW Green Boulevard Open House!

Come tell the Seattle Department of Transportation what you think about early design alternatives for the Fauntleroy Way SW Green Boulevard Project!  The project team is looking at these two options at present and your input is needed: Date: Thursday, July 19th Time: 4 to 6 p.m. Location:… [ Keep reading ]

A Step Forward for Elliott Bay Seawall Project

The Elliott Bay Seawall Project will replace Seattle’s deteriorating seawall with a structure that meets current safety and design standards. On Tuesday, Mayor Mike McGinn signed the legislation, passed by Seattle City Council on July 9, which approves putting a bond measure before the voters on the November 6, 2012… [ Keep reading ]

Happy Trails!

Bridging the Gap (BTG) is making it easier to walk, bike and ride around the city.  Over the first five years of the program, sidewalks have been built, bike lanes and sharrows installed, and improvements have been made to improve the speed and reliability of transit.  An essential element of… [ Keep reading ]

The Beacon Hill Neighborhood Greenway – Soon to Become a Reality!

Don’t Miss the Open House Thursday  Beacon Hill is one of six neighborhoods in Seattle where greenways will be installed this year. Neighborhood greenways are routes on non-arterial streets that are improved for safe, family-friendly bicycle and pedestrian travel, and are usually designed for reduced vehicle speeds and volumes. A… [ Keep reading ]

Save a little with “Best Value” Parking

  In business districts where parking is hard to find, look for “Best Value” parking a little further from the core area. Looking for the best on-street parking spot to save a little money or park a little longer? As the summer progresses, look for the green check mark on… [ Keep reading ]

Once Around the Web: Sampler Platter

New Street Artist ‘Bored’ Turns Chicago Sidewalks into an Alternative Monopoly Game Have you played Chicago yet? When it comes to Seattle, Chutes and Ladders might seem like the ideal game thanks to our challenging topography. But if you can’t put in actual giant slides, it won’t be much fun…. [ Keep reading ]

Go for a walk!

Did you know the city has more than 2,200 miles of sidewalk?  That’s a lot of sidewalk, however we have a way to go before the network is complete.  Sidewalks play an important role in our communities.  Sidewalks connect and provide safe alternatives to get from home to work or… [ Keep reading ]

New Milestone: Waterfront Seattle Concept Design

Join Us! Be part of the conversation on Thursday, July 12, at Exhibition Hall (Seattle Center). We’ll celebrate a new milestone in our waterfront’s history. Thanks to the efforts of many people, the waterfront conceptual design has come into focus. Bring your friends and family to see what’s next for… [ Keep reading ]

Tickle the ivories, find the pig and watch art come alive

  Ever wonder what would happen if the city’s largest public space – its streets – were opened up so people can walk, bike, roll, run, skip and shop – without having to watch out for cars? Friday, August 10 from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Phinney Ridge and… [ Keep reading ]

Better Bike Counts

SDOT now has a better system of counting bike trips that provides a more accurate picture of bicycle travel in Seattle.  The new program, started last year, is part of the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project. The program conducts almost 10 times as many counts per year as were conducted… [ Keep reading ]