There is a new one-stop website portal for the community and contractors to connect with newsstand owners. SDOT has partnered with multiple newspaper publishers and distributors to launch a newsstand maintenance and construction use reporting site. Seattlenewsstands.org will help community members report newsstand maintenance needs directly to a newsstand owner, it will also… [ Keep reading ]
Join Us We are excited to share the latest news about the Greenwood Ave N Transit and Sidewalk Project at our September 14 open house event. We will provide a project updates, review what to expect during construction, and answer questions from the community. Construction begins in early October… [ Keep reading ]
The city is announcing the Community Crosswalks program, a new way for community members to acquire neighborhood oriented crosswalks. SDOT and Seattle Department of Neighborhoods are jointly working on this program to allow interested community members to showcase their neighborhood’s unique culture and history or just liven up an intersection… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT and AARP Seattle are launching a new public service campaign that highlights safety tips for people driving and walking. The campaign is part of Seattle’s Vision Zero plan to end traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. Video, online, and radio announcements will run throughout September on KOMO 4… [ Keep reading ]
Hey there, if you’re looking for something fun to do Saturday while the summer sunshine is expected warm things up to 80? The city would like to invite the you to join Seattle Summer Parkways, hosted by the Seattle Department of Transportation this Saturday 9/12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]
We’ve all been there—you woke up late, you forgot to set an alarm, and now you’re rushing to get work. The posted speed is 20 mph…but 10 miles faster couldn’t make a difference—it’s almost everyone drives faster that the speed limit, and it’s more important to be on time, right?… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Transportation is closed Monday for the Labor Day holiday. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.
Over the past month Crews working on behalf of SDOT have been microsurfacing city streets. Microsurfacing is a protective seal coat which extends the life of pavement. It is a thin, tough layer of asphalt emulsion blended with finely crushed stone for traction. This is a cost-effective method to renew the… [ Keep reading ]
Here’s some useful information from Washington State Department of Transportation on work that’s being done in the Montlake neighborhood that you should be aware of. On Tuesday, Sept. 8, Washington State Department of Transportation crews plan to close the 24th Avenue East bridge over SR 520 for up to six… [ Keep reading ]
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to safely play in the streets? On Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can! Join us as we host Seattle Summer Parkways in the Central District, where More than 40 blocks of streets will be transformed into open-street “parkways” where… [ Keep reading ]
