Grist, the Seattle-based environmental news and commentary site, recently unveiled a fantastic new video about cycling in urban environements. The streets of Seattle were cast to play the role of “urban environment” with a strong supporting performance from none other than Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn! The video is not really aimed at “mustachioed hipsters on their superbad… [ Keep reading ]
Have we passed peak car? A new analysis suggests we may have. Here’s why you should still be skeptical. Peak oil, peak car, what’s next? Peak streets? Cars and trucks don’t kill pedestrians and cyclists; people kill pedestrians and cyclists. Accidentally re-framed and blameless? Driver-less cars aren’t on the road… [ Keep reading ]
Bicyclists, now you can ride up and be counted on the South Spokane Street swing bridge. The new bike counter on the bridge began operating today. This may be the busiest cycling location in South Seattle, and it is a key route that most cyclists from West Seattle use to access downtown, which is… [ Keep reading ]
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Seattle Section presented the Local Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement (LOCEA) Awards on June 12; these awards recognize “projects that have improved the quality of life and contributed to the economic development of the local community, area or region.” King Street Station captured top… [ Keep reading ]
The 2012 Bridging the Gap (BTG) Annual Report is now complete and available on-line. 2012 was the sixth year of the levy program and was once again a successful year for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT). You can view the report on-line here. Bridging the Gap is… [ Keep reading ]
This week, crews will continue to work on underground utilities on Valley Street, Broad Street, Ninth Avenue North and Westlake Avenue North, north of Mercer Street. Crews are also continuing construction on the north side of Mercer Street between Fifth Avenue North and Dexter Avenue North and the east side of… Filed Under: SDOT
Neighborhood greenways are in high demand and right now SDOT is implementing the fifth one in Seattle. Located in the North Delridge Neighborhood we are making it safer and more comfortable for people of all ages and abilities to walk and ride a bike along 26th Avenue SW. In a… [ Keep reading ]
Linden Avenue North between North 128th and North 145th streets is a fabulous new version of itself – awaiting a unique artwork installation in early July to call the “Complete Street” a completed project. Part of the newly neighborhood friendly Linden Corridor is the City’s first urban cycle track – modeled after… [ Keep reading ]
This week, crews will continue to work on underground utilities on Valley Street, Broad Street, Ninth Avenue North and Westlake Avenue North, north of Mercer Street. Crews are also continuing construction on the north side of Mercer Street between Fifth Avenue North and Dexter Avenue North and the east side… Filed Under: SDOT
When you’re walking about in Pioneer Square or the International District, you might enjoy stopping by to see the newly restored, historical King Street Station at Fourth Avenue South and South Jackson Street, now that the outdoor stairs and the passenger-waiting area are fully open. Here are some photos taken one evening… [ Keep reading ]
