Would you like to know more about progress made by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) on developing a Freight Master Plan? How about a review of the Bridging the Gap (BTG) finances and an update on the 2014 BTG work plan implementation? Would you like to meet new folks… [ Keep reading ]
This past year, with assistance from SDOT’s Urban Forestry Landscape Architect, the Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) department constructed a project which demonstrates how storm water management can be a beautiful success! The Midvale Pond project provides a unique example of site design to manage storm water while enhancing the surrounding… [ Keep reading ]
The news lately is full of crazy and/or cool transportation issues. Take a look! Rolling Coal: Conservatives who show their annoyance with liberals, Obama, and the EPA by blowing black smoke from their trucks. Rolling coal: Anti-EPA drivers rig vehicles to spew black fumes The New Way to “Screw Obama”… [ Keep reading ]
Here we are – halfway between the start of 2013 and the end of 2015, the three-year cycle for the Neighborhood Street Fund (NSF) program. So, just how is the program doing? Pretty darn well it turns out! By December 2012, 87 applications were received from groups and individuals for a… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle recognizes that construction can create challenges, and now a new program is working to lessen resulting cumulative impacts, and maintain mobility. The Access Seattle initiative is an effort to balance unprecedented growth and development with the need to maintain access in the city. Three pillars support… [ Keep reading ]
Please join us next week for drop-in sessions for the Central Area Neighborhood Greenway. Since our last public meeting in February, we have refined options for the greenway route on the north and south ends of the project area. This greenway is being developed in close coordination with the 23rd… [ Keep reading ]
On June 25, 2014 Mayor Ed Murray announced his Summer of Safety Initiative. The initiative sets up a coordinated approach to public safety across city departments that will mobilize resources to change our built environment, activate our streets and provide jobs for our youth and young adults. The Seattle Department… [ Keep reading ]
As we reported back in February, the Street Use & Urban Forestry division of the Seattle Department of Transportation is embarking on a series of customer service improvements. It’s a great time to work toward enhanced efficiency, as permit applications for work in the right of way are up approximately… [ Keep reading ]
Tens of thousands of people will gather around the shores of Lake Union today and tens of thousands of others will be perched on the hills across Seattle get a view of the fireworks this evening. In neighborhoods and parks throughout the city, friends and families will gather for parties…. [ Keep reading ]
As construction hits its busiest time of the year, we’re staying on our toes when it comes to safety. The great weather encourages families to be out and about and children to play outdoors in their neighborhoods. We recently spent an afternoon at Small Faces Child Development Center in Ballard,… [ Keep reading ]
