On November 11, 1919 President Wilson declared the day the first commemoration of Armistice Day which eventually became known as Veteran’s Day. Today city offices are closed for as we join the nation in proclaiming our thanks and gratitude to our country’s veterans. We will resume our normal blogging… [ Keep reading ]
This week, crews continued landscaping work on Valley Street between Fairview Avenue North and Ninth Avenue North. Construction activities also continued on the north side of Mercer Street between Fifth Avenue North and Dexter Avenue North and the east side of SR 99 between Valley and Harrison streets. Activities this… Filed Under: SDOT
Transportation wonks and Urbanistas – here are some recent stories you won’t want to miss! New York, San Francisco, Boston Top List of Country’s Most Walkable Cities – Seattle comes in at #8 with a Walk Score of 71. Which is pretty good when you consider that the 2,978 cities rated… [ Keep reading ]
It was a busy Wednesday night, with multiple community meetings happening November 6 – Beacon Hill Pedestrian Improvements, Bicycle Advisory Board and 23rd Ave Greenway – with the latter drawing a large crowd. Approximately 150 people showed up to Nova High School Auditorium to hear about the 23rd Avenue Neighborhood Greenway project,… [ Keep reading ]
Next week 100 trees will begin arriving in West Seattle Thanks to the Bridging the Gap voter–approved transportation initiative, 100 new trees will soon take root in West Seattle. Next Tuesday, November 12, SDOT’s Urban Forestry division will begin planting on Fauntleroy Avenue SW from SW Trenton to SW Holly… [ Keep reading ]
The Bridging the Gap (BTG) Transportation initiative was passed by Seattle voters in 2006. BTG committed not only to construct city-funded transportation projects, but also to leverage other funds and support a variety of regional and federal partnership opportunities. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and BTG have delivered on… [ Keep reading ]
The fall application deadline has passed for the Safe Routes to School Mini Grant program and we have received this year’s crop of submissions. In all, 19 different groups submitted applications for up to $1,000 to fund their school program that encourages kids to bike or walk to school. This… [ Keep reading ]
This week, crews will continue sidewalk and landscaping work on Valley Street between Fairview Avenue North and Ninth Avenue North. Construction activities also continue on the north side of Mercer Street between Fifth Avenue North and Dexter Avenue North and the east side of SR 99 between Valley and… Filed Under: SDOT
Next Wednesday evening join SDOT staff to learn more about pedestrian safety improvements coming to the North Beacon Hill area! A public open house begins at 6 p.m. at Beacon Hill International School. Wednesday, November 6, 2013 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Presentation at 6:15 p.m. Beacon Hill International School 2025 14th Avenue S… [ Keep reading ]
This week, crews continued sidewalk and landscaping work on Valley Street between Fairview Avenue North and Ninth Avenue North. Construction activities also continued on the north side of Mercer Street between Fifth Avenue North and Dexter Avenue North and the east side of SR 99 between Valley and Harrison streets…. Filed Under: SDOT
