The new and improved SR 520 is coming to Seattle, with work continuing to the complete the anticipated connection. WSDOT is building the West Approach Bridge North Project (WABN) that will be nearly as long as the new floating bridge itself. The Project addresses the vulnerability of the existing west approach bridge’s hollow columns which could… [ Keep reading ]
So you’re out for a stroll in your neighborhood and you come across a sidewalk that’s starting to buckle. As you take a closer look, it’s easy to tell that the roots of the large, beautiful tree next to the sidewalk are the cause of the problem. Street trees and… [ Keep reading ]
How many miles of sidewalk can be found in the City of Seattle? More than 2,200 miles! That’s a lot of sidewalk; however, we have a ways to go before the network is complete. Sidewalks play an important role in our communities, they connect us and provide safe alternatives to… [ Keep reading ]
One thing that’s clear on Capitol Hill is that it’s sometimes not clear due to construction. There’s a lot of construction. Though projects are finishing and leaving shiny new developments in their wake (as shown in green on the map below), completion can’t come soon enough when you’re surrounded. As… [ Keep reading ]
Here’s some useful parking tips for holiday shoppers, event-goers, and anyone visiting downtown Seattle. You can easily find convenient, affordable parking spots in real time by using the smart phone-optimized DowntownSeattleParking.com website with downtown parking map. So, if you’re headed to the annual Figgy Pudding Street Corner Caroling event Friday, Dec…. [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Ed Murray, along with Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) Director Scott Kubly, announced the appointment of Paulo Nunes-Ueno as the new SDOT Transit division director. Joining the department’s executive team, Nunes-Ueno will lead a newly created SDOT division focused on addressing the city’s and region’s current and future transit… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT’s annual winter weather brochure is available now and has a large map of Seattle’s snow and ice routes, lists important telephone numbers and websites to use during winter storms, and offers preparedness tips. We work closely with King County Metro Transit, the Seattle School District, local universities, and hospitals, to ensure our… [ Keep reading ]
The new Chromer Building Parklet is open at 2nd Ave at Pike St (1516 2nd Ave.) featuring spaced concrete blocks for seating in addition to chairs, tables and games (large Jenga blocks, and Connect 4). Urban Visions manages the Chromer Building and hosts the new parklet adjacent to their recently-renovated… [ Keep reading ]
Less than three months after the installation of the 2nd Ave Protected Bike Lane Demonstration Project, a new public space is coming to 2nd Ave at Pike St. Urban Visions, manager of the Chromer Building at 1516 2nd Ave, is hosting a parklet adjacent to their recently-renovated building. The Chromer… [ Keep reading ]
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… [ Keep reading ]
