Guardrail and crash cushions are two items that we give little thought to until we need them. And hopefully, you will never need them. You can be assured your friends at the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) have given them a lot of thought and a lot of care. Thanks… [ Keep reading ]
Every year the Seattle Department of Transportation produces a Winter Weather brochure which is distributed to elementary schools throughout Seattle, public libraries, neighborhood service centers, medical centers, emergency responders and more. This year is no exception, in fact we have surpassed the number of brochures distributed in past years… [ Keep reading ]
This week, crews continued to focus on utility installations on Fairview Avenue N and installation of new signal poles and mast arms at the intersection of Fairview Avenue N and Mercer Street. Activities this week included:
Did you know that the most common cause of collisions in Center City Seattle during the holiday season is motorists failing to yield for pedestrians in the crosswalk? As part of the Center City Holiday Pedestrian Safety Campaign, SDOT tracks data between the periods of November 20 and January 15…. [ Keep reading ]
Wednesday marks the fifth anniversary of service for the South Lake Union line of the Seattle Streetcar. Launched on December 12, 2007, the streetcar line has now served over three million riders and exceeded initial ridership forecasts. In fact, average weekday ridership increased from 1,000 in the first months of operations… [ Keep reading ]
Construction crews continue with the demolition of the south half of the old bridge. If you have been down in the area, you probably noticed the distinctive brick control tower has been removed. Demolition will continue with the removal of the bridge deck on the top of the south bascule… [ Keep reading ]
It’s been said (by John Keats) that a thing of beauty is a joy forever – and so, now, is Maynard Avenue South, between South King and Weller streets, complete with art that celebrates the culture of this Chinatown-International District. This beauty is the result of the Maynard Avenue… [ Keep reading ]
Thanks to the Bridging the Gap (BTG) transportation levy, the Seattle Department of Transportation is working hard to implement the Pedestrian Master Plan and help make Seattle a more walkable city! Since its passage by Seattle voters in 2006, the BTG transportation initiative has constructed new sidewalks, made repairs to… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle wants to become the most walkable city in the nation. With that goal in mind, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is taking a data-driven approach to it and has developed the Pedestrian Master Plan (PMP) which spells out the keys to enhancing the walking experience. One very important… [ Keep reading ]
This week, crews will focus on utility installations on Fairview Avenue N and installation of new signal poles and mast arms at the intersection of Fairview Avenue N and Mercer Street. Activities this week include:
