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No Street Use Permits: 12PM-March 30 to 10:30AM-March 31

As we mentioned February 8, 2016, SDOT Street Use right-of-way permit rates are changing. It’s the first time rates have increased in five years. The new rate structure will allow us to improve technology, staff levels, and efficiencies. That translates into better service for you. The new rate structure goes into effect… [ Keep reading ]

New Safe Routes to School Beacon Hill Trail Work Nearly Finished

Things are progressing along and paving of the new trail is near completion in Beacon Hill, a short distance from Mercer Middle School.  The work crew will be out to finish the remainder of the trail next week (weather permitting); a part of the Safe Routes to School Program. Click here… [ Keep reading ]

How Does that Bike Counter work at the Fremont Bridge (and who named Fremont)?

Seattle’s Bicycle Counters, How do they work? I’ve always wondered how the Bike Counter at the Fremont Bridge works since I pass it often getting around my commute and when I’m headed to the Republic of Fremont (Thanks to Wikipedia for the following factoid: Fremont is a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington…. [ Keep reading ]

Hey There, Neighborhood Street Fund Applications now open!

The Neighborhood Street Fund (NSF) Large Project Program is now accepting applications for the first round of funding from the Levy to Move Seattle. Approved by voters in November 2015, the 9-year, $930 million Levy to Move Seattle Levy includes $24 million to continue the Neighborhood Street Fund – a… [ Keep reading ]

Ballard Neighborhood Greenway Welcomes Walking and Biking!

Thanks to progress on the Ballard Neighborhood Greenway Project, walking and biking along 17th Ave NW are becoming easier and safer. Greenway projects make small improvements on residential streets that add up to a big difference. SDOT is developing a citywide network of neighborhood greenways to provide routes that are… [ Keep reading ]

How to Use Find It and Fix It – Pothole Edition

If you live in Seattle or travel the city’s streets, you’ve probably seen the wear and tear on our roads. Because we live in a busy, growing city with heavy rainfall, potholes can be a problem. In fact, it’s been one of the wettest winters on record, which means our roads are… [ Keep reading ]

Delridge-Highland Park Neighborhood Greenway Update

The Greenway will run north-south, connecting White Center to the West Seattle Bridge trail. The greenway route will run generally along 17th Avenue SW in the south and 21st Avenue SW in the north. For a full description of the improvements we designed for this greenway and the route, please… [ Keep reading ]

Lunar New Year and Community Celebration of the First Hill Streetcar!

SDOT partnered with Chinatown-International District community organizations to celebrate First Hill Streetcar service this past Saturday during Lunar New Year celebrations in the International District. Mayor Ed Murray joined community leaders and community members to celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Chinatown-Japantown-Little Saigon streetcar prominently on display. Please checkout our latest Blog Video: A Lion… [ Keep reading ]

City Offices are Closed Presidents’ Day

In observance of Presidents’ Day, City of Seattle offices are closed on Monday February 15th in observance of the federal holiday. On-street parking is free in Seattle on February 15th, Happy Presidents’ Day!

2016 Seattle Commute Trip Reduction Awards

SDOT and Commute Seattle hosted their second annual Seattle Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Champion Awards ceremony today to congratulate Seattle employers who have made significant contributions to the CTR program. The city recognized 60 employers out of 250 large employers for their commute programs’ accomplishments. These employers distinguished themselves among… [ Keep reading ]