SDOT is working with several other agencies (Sound Transit, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), North Seattle College, and the Puget Sound Regional Council) to advance a number of environmentally sustainable, non-motorized improvements in the Northgate area in anticipation of light rail service in 2021. The improvements include: new… [ Keep reading ]
One of the great things about working for the City and Department of Transportation is creating a network of streets that not only move people, but help build community and strengthen our great neighborhoods. On Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 PM, at Thornton Creek School (7711 43rd Avenue NE) we’ll… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT is Giving Trees Room to Grow Last Tuesday, April 22, when people around the world celebrated Earth Day, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) began work on its first substantial public works project installing Silva Cells. The cell system provides the space for large trees to grow with healthy… [ Keep reading ]
With the stinging failure of Prop 1, folks here at SDOT and around the City are taking stock and trying to figure out what to do next. Check out these links for more information! Plan C..? What’s Plan C? Seattle transit advocates announce ballot measure to keep buses rolling… [ Keep reading ]
This Saturday, April 26, SDOT is celebrating “Day of Play” with students at Olympic Hills Elementary in Lake City. Volunteers from Feet First, Cascade Bicycle Club, and Lake City Neighborhood Greenways will be on hand to provide free bike helmets and fittings, bicycle safety training, healthy snacks and fun prizes. … [ Keep reading ]
Replacement of Seattle’s seawall along the waterfront is underway, not only to protect public safety and create the foundation for the future waterfront, but also to improve aquatic habitat, and ultimately the overall health of Elliott Bay. Before the seawall was built, Seattle’s shoreline included forested bluffs, beaches and marshes… [ Keep reading ]
Would you like to know more about progress made by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) on Bridging the Gap (BTG) – funded Greenways and transit corridor improvements? Or get updated on what your BTG levy dollars promised and how close we are to reaching those goals? Like… [ Keep reading ]
Wondering about the crews you’ve seen installing equipment at the South Lake Union (SLU) streetcar stations? The Seattle Department of Transportation and King County Metro Transit are working together to install and commission equipment for ORCA fare collection at the SLU station platforms. The ORCA card is all you need to pay… [ Keep reading ]
In eight Seattle neighborhoods, parking pay stations operate until 8 PM. Ever wonder why? Just as paid parking during the day improves access to business districts, extending paid parking in busy neighborhoods helps open additional parking spaces so that people can get to their evening attractions easily. The Seattle Department… [ Keep reading ]
After months of planning the Lake City Way Traffic Safety Project is officially underway! On March 28th residents and business owners took to our favorite roadway to remind drivers to ‘stop for pedestrians’, to ‘drive like you live here’ and that ‘streets are for people’. Following the attention-getting walk we kicked-off our project… [ Keep reading ]
