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Earth Day is Next Week! Do Your Part, Ride a Bike!

Did you know that using a bicycle has virtually no carbon footprint and is the most energy efficient form of transportation ever invented?  Riding a bike instead of driving a car reduces the amount of paved surfaces needed for travel lanes and parking lots; reduces energy consumption; and reduces air… [ Keep reading ]

A Bike Plan for All Ages and Abilities

People who live and work in Seattle want choices about how they get around the city.  They think about safety, convenience and cost when deciding how to travel.  Increasingly, people also look for forms of transportation which improve their health and let them see more, experience more, and appreciate the… [ Keep reading ]

Keep up with your New Year’s Resolution and take the stairs!

Did you know that the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is responsible for managing more than 500 stairways that can be found across the city? With the help of the Bridging the Gap (BTG) transportation levy, SDOT has been making it easier to make the decision to use the… [ Keep reading ]

Want to see even more parklets in Seattle? You’re in luck!

A few weeks ago we posted our selection of ten new parklets for the 2014 Pilot Parklet Program, and now we’re excited to announce that we’re including three more locations! Equilibrium Fitness in West Seattle (3270 California Ave SW), Harbour Pointe Coffeehouse in Madison Valley (2818 E Madison… [ Keep reading ]

Burke-Gilman Trail Detour and Improvements Open House

Work has already begun on construction projects to improve the Burke-Gilman Trail and the surrounding areas, and more construction is on the way. This includes the Montlake Triangle and Rainier Vista, Maple and Terry halls, the new Sound Transit Link light rail stations and power upgrades by Seattle City Light…. [ Keep reading ]

Once Around the Web: Newsy news time!

Check out these stories from around the web. Meet the ELF: An American-built solar-powered trike Electric cars growing 100% every year In the U.S., a Quick Walk to the Store Is a Rare Thing Indeed The Fiscal Insanity of Highway Building Talking Headways Podcast: Let Them Drive Cars Crowd-Sourced Infographic… [ Keep reading ]

Happy Arbor Day Washington State!

One man’s enthusiasm and love of trees literally grew into millions of the tall woody-trunked plants across the nation and to Arbor Day celebrations across our state today! In the 1850’s J. Sterling Morton, a prominent Nebraska journalist and editor, planted the seeds for Arbor Day by advocating for the… [ Keep reading ]

Seven bridges retrofitted to rock ‘n roll!

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) operates and maintains more than 149 bridges across the city.  Each bridge provides a key link between our neighborhoods and business districts and helps keep goods and services moving throughout the city. Thanks to the voter approved Transportation Levy – Bridging the Gap (BTG)… [ Keep reading ]

Got a great idea fort a Safe Routes to School project?

We’re now taking applications for Safe Routes to School mini-grant projects The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is now accepting applications for mini-grants of up to $1,000 to fund projects that educate students about pedestrian and bicycle safety and encourage walking and biking to school. Making the choice to walk and… [ Keep reading ]

Senior Safety: Tips for a Safe Walking Experience

Seattle is a major employment center and transit hub, one of the nation’s largest port cities, and a research and education center with unique neighborhoods and thriving business districts. More than 900,000 vehicles traverse Seattle’s streets daily including buses, freight, and passenger vehicles. These drivers share the road with the many thousands of cyclists and… [ Keep reading ]