Did you know…? Americans are driving more miles and sitting in more traffic than ever before. It’s taking a toll on roads. But luckily…! Study: People Who Bike or Walk to Work Enjoy Their Commutes the Most, Are Happier So I guess we all need one of these…! It’s a… [ Keep reading ]
As the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reported last week, crews started installation of underground monitors along the State Route 99 tunnel route. The underground monitors are part of a comprehensive program to help mitigate potential ground movement and protect structures during tunneling, which is scheduled to begin this… [ Keep reading ]
This week, crews will continue to focus on concrete pavement on the west side of Fairview Avenue N between Mercer Street and Harrison Street and underground electrical work at Fairview Avenue N and Valley Street. Activities this week include:
The Bridging the Gap (BTG) Levy Oversight Committee was established as part of the voter approved transportation levy in 2006. A dedicated group of 15 community members, the committee meets quarterly to track the progress of BTG and ensure that the program is delivering on the promises made to… [ Keep reading ]
Imagine a transit system that zips you from lunch in the Chinatown International District, to shopping in Downtown, to enjoying the sunset at Lake Union Park. No schedule is needed because it is fast, frequent and reliable. With the right plan in place and input from people who live, work… [ Keep reading ]
Last week, crews continued to focus on concrete pavement on the west side of Fairview Avenue North between Mercer Street and Harrison Street and underground electrical work on Fairview Avenue North and Valley Street. Activities included:
How many public agencies does it take to give Arboretum Drive a facelift? Five, yes five – the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), Seattle City Light (SCL), Seattle Parks and Recreation (Parks), Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), and the University of Washington (UW). Why so many? The Arboretum is unique… [ Keep reading ]
Construction can be such a bother, interrupting regular commute paths and extending travel times with congestion – but the end results after crews work hard to balance hands-on labor with traffic whirring alongside, are commonly quite welcome. Well, this post is not about the welcome part; it’s about the interruption… [ Keep reading ]
Given the proximity of Seattle to the Puget Sound and the known impacts of climate change on the rise of sea levels, the Elliott Bay Seawall Project fields many questions on this topic. It’s an issue that the City of Seattle takes seriously, whether on this project, or on others throughout… [ Keep reading ]
Now that you ride your bike to work and for fun, you want to know what parking options are available, right? Thanks to the Bridging the Gap (BTG) transportation initiative, passed by voters in 2006, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has been working to install bicycle parking across… [ Keep reading ]
