Did you know that the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has replaced more than 44,000 regulatory traffic signs, more than 157 miles of bike routes have been signed and more than 9,800 intersections have received new street name signs all across the city? All of this work has been possible thanks to the Bridging the Gap (BTG) transportation Initiative passed by Seattle voters in 2006. The nine-year, $365 million initiative has been instrumental in making key improvements to Seattle’s roads, bridges, sidewalks, signals and signs.
New Street signs and South Jackson Street and Lakeside Avenue South
The good news for 2014 is SDOT has either met, or is on track to meet, all of its goals for signage replacement and upgrades for this year. So far this year, SDOT has replaced 2,907 regulatory signs and installed new street name signs at 1,232, added 20 miles of new bike route signs, improved signage at 12 school zones and are working to complete replacement of five overhead directional signs. With only a few signs left to be replaced or installed all work will be completed by the end of the year.
Have you ever wondered what SDOT does with those old street names signs? Wonder no more! As noted in previous blog posts, various street name signs – named and numbered – are available through the City of Seattle Fleets and Facilities surplus warehouse. An updated list of available signs ranging in price from $5 – 15 is posted on the web. Please see details and contact the warehouse directly if you are interested in purchasing a sign. Holiday shopping? The signs are great gifts for the person who has everything in life or is looking for a new creative project!
Please visit the Bridging the Gap web page for additional information about the initiative.