The Mercer Corridor Project is transforming Mercer Street into a principal arterial street that better serves the growing South Lake Union and Uptown urban centers while continuing to provide access to and from I-5 and the future SR 99 Tunnel for these neighborhoods and others to the north and west. … [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) announced the results of a before and after study evaluating the effectiveness of safety improvements on Northeast 75th Street between 15th Avenue Northeast and 35th Avenue Northeast. The findings indicate the changes have dramatically improved safety, benefitting everyone who uses the street. The main safety improvement… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, and our transportation system is critical to our quality of life and economic vitality. Earlier this month, Mayor Ed Murray introduced Move Seattle — his ten-year transportation vision that integrates our long-term plans for walking, biking, transit, and freight… [ Keep reading ]
Interested in building a parklet or streatery but still need more time to complete your application? You’re in luck! We’re extending the application deadline for application to March 30 to give you more time to generate ideas and get the support of your neighbors. Parklets and streateries are a great… [ Keep reading ]
Pedestrians can now safely stroll along the east side of 23rd Avenue S between S College and S Waite streets, enjoying the new sidewalk, curb ramps, planting strips and trees (photo below). Soon vehicles will also experience a smoother ride over the newly paved roadway along 23rd Avenue S in… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) Crews will take advantage of expected lighter traffic volumes near the University of Washington during spring break. Crews plan to pave a block of Brooklyn Avenue Northeast and two blocks of Northeast 41st Street. The work on both streets is part of SDOT’s annual street… [ Keep reading ]
Access Seattle wants to help navigate you through the City’s construction boom. Coordination is critical, assessing all public and private projects in identified hubs and meeting with contractors to reduce cumulative impacts. Above is a sign (pun intended) that the effort is working–liasing with contractor Mill Creek Residential to produce and pay for signs guiding… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT in partnership with King County Metro is installing 11 new Real Time Information Signs (RTIS) at bus stops along the NW Market Street/45th Street corridor through Ballard, Wallingford and the University District. These pole-mounted LED signs will let bus commuters know if their bus is on time or running late. These… [ Keep reading ]
Have you seen the awesome new parklets popping up all around Seattle? Have these great new public spaces inspired you to build a parklet of your own? If so, you’ll be happy to know there’s still time to apply for the latest round of Seattle’s, now permanent, parklet program! What’s… [ Keep reading ]
Are you planning on applying for a Street Use Permit? There are three ways to apply for a Permit: Email PDF Permit Services Counter PIN Access Online OPTION 1: Email PDF Street Use Permit Services is making the application process easier with fillable PDFs that clearly guide applicants to… [ Keep reading ]
