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69 New Trees and Safer Streets in Columbia City

As part of our Safe Routes to School program here in SDOT, and in partnership with our Urban Forestry team, Columbia City now has 69 new beautiful trees along 42nd Avenue South between South Orcas and South Graham streets. The project is in direct response to what community members shared–concerns about cars speeding through… [ Keep reading ]

Bridging the Gap is helping to keep safety a priority

Safety is a priority for SDOT and includes short-term projects and long-term efforts. This is accomplished through: reduced speeds in school zones, new flashing crosswalk beacons, building and replacing sidewalks, and installation of curb ramps. Our goal is to improve safety are for all people, whether travelling by car, transit,… [ Keep reading ]

Eight years of Bridging the Gap accomplishments – 2014 work wrapped up

The Bridging the Gap (BTG) transportation levy program just wrapped up its eighth year of work. BTG is a nine-year, $365 million levy approved by voters in 2006. Funding provided by the levy enables much-needed work by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), such as roadway paving, sidewalk development and… [ Keep reading ]