SDOT’s First Hill Streetcar Project hosted two “Tea with the Contractor” open houses in the Chinatown-International District on Wednesday and Thursday, May 29 and 30. The first was at the Asian Resource Center, and the second at Wing Luke Museum. The City’s Race and Social Justice Initiative is playing a… [ Keep reading ]
This week crews continued work on underground utilities on Valley Street, Broad Street and Westlake Avenue North, north of Mercer Street. Crews also continued construction on the north side of Mercer Street between Fifth Avenue North and Dexter Avenue North and the east side of SR 99 between Valley… Filed Under: Freight, SDOT
Bike to Work May 31 party You’ve put in the miles, logged your trips on the calendar – now it’s time to party with your bicycle buddies. Join us at Bergen Place Park in Ballard, 22nd Street NW between Market St. and Ballard Avenue on Friday, May 31, from 3:30… [ Keep reading ]
Hundreds of people joined the Alki Summer Streets Party on Sunday, May 19, following the West Seattle 5K Run/Walk, West Seattle High School’s fundraiser event. It was cool along the waterfront, but the weather held up for visitors to enjoy the streets by walking, biking, skateboarding and playing along Alki… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Transportation hopes everyone enjoys a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend and we’d like to remind everyone to plan ahead if you plan to drink. If you’re going to party, be sure to select a designated driver who will remain sober and get you home safely…. [ Keep reading ]
What if we all lived life at 3 mph? Wayfarer Jonathon Stalls has walked thousands of miles over the last few years in response to that very question. In this riveting 10-minute talk, Jonathon asks us to question the design of our cities, and implores the audience to get out… [ Keep reading ]
Mark your calendars: SDOT’s 2013 Walk Bike Ride Challenge launches June 15 and runs through the summer until September 9. Sign up NOW and start inviting your friends, neighbors, family, co-workers to join in on the fun. The Walk Bike Ride Challenge is an SDOT incentive program to inspire you… [ Keep reading ]
It’s that time of year once again when Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) crews seem to be everywhere doing all kinds of projects. Thanks to the Bridging the Gap(BTG) transportation initiative, you see even more crews working. Remember when you see crews working to please slow down and give them… [ Keep reading ]
This week, crews will begin construction on the north side of Mercer Street between Fifth Avenue N and Dexter Avenue N and the east side of SR 99 between Valley Street and Harrison Street. They will also continue to work on underground utilities on Valley Street, Broad Street and Westlake Avenue… Filed Under: SDOT
The Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board is seeking new members Whether you’re an occasional bicycle rider or “hard core” cyclist, now is your chance to weigh in on the on-going development and implementation of Seattle’s bicycle facilities network.The Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board (SBAB) is seeking applications for new members to advise… [ Keep reading ]
