Safety is one of the highest priorities for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and we give it a lot thought and are always working to make needed improvements to keep all roadway users safe. Guardrail and crash cushions are two items that we give little thought to until we need them. And hopefully, you will never need them.
Thanks to the Bridging the Gap (BTG) transportation initiative, SDOT crews are able keep the city’s crash cushions and guardrail upgraded and in good condition. Even though this program is one of the lesser-known items funded by BTG, it provides a vital safety net. In 2014, 820 linear feet of guardrail has been upgraded and installed and 12 new crash cushions have been replaced. SDOT will continue to make upgrades to these important pieces of transportation infrastructure.
BTG programs are working hard to make Seattle streets safer for all users! For more information on BTG please visit the web page.