Every year, thousands of Seattle commuters get to work using a van or carpool. Not driving single occupancy vehicles helps reduce congestion and carbon emissions – as well as being a convenient way to save on commuting costs. But, the fee for a Vanpool parking permit hasn’t been updated in… [ Keep reading ]
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we want to take a moment to reflect on how Dr. King’s legacy informs our responsibility as public servants to serve all people, and the importance of equity in city services. When Seattle launched our Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) in… [ Keep reading ]
City of Seattle offices are closed Monday, January 16, honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., leader of the modern American Civil Rights Movement. On-street parking is free in Seattle on Monday, January 16. Dr. King is widely regarded as America’s preeminent advocate of nonviolence and one of the greatest nonviolent… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Youth ORCA program began thanks to the efforts of Rainier Beach High School students. In 2015, students at the school led a march and a town hall, to raise awareness about the 2-mile walk zone for school district-issued ORCA cards. These activities led City Council to set aside $1 million annually… [ Keep reading ]
There’s more demand than ever for parking near businesses and restaurants in Capitol Hill. To improve parking availability and turnover, we are expanding the existing paid parking along Pike-Pine east to 15th Avenue. Hours and rates will match existing paid parking along 12th Avenue and to the west. These changes… [ Keep reading ]
New Years resolutions are as easy to break as they are to make, but for 2017, Seattle is keeping our commitment to Vision Zero and eliminating traffic deaths or serious injuries by 2030. At the end of 2016, we announced multiple speed limit changes to help keep everyone safe, and… [ Keep reading ]
Parking in Seattle is now more convenient for residents and visitors – we’ve eliminated the 35-cent transaction fee to use Seattle’s PayByPhone parking app to pay for street parking. This puts paying by phone on par with using the pay station. The easiest way to pay for parking just got more… [ Keep reading ]
What’s the dollar value of a slab of sidewalk? What about a bike rack, or a tree? Most people consider the initial sticker price and maybe the labor to install, but what about upkeep, depreciation, and obsolescence over the years? The reality is that many cities and departments struggle to… [ Keep reading ]
Every year, SDOT builds or replaces 500-1,000 curb ramps to increase access for people using our sidewalks and crosswalks, especially those with wheelchairs or other mobility devices. In late 2016, we held a public meeting and online survey to gather feedback on where ramps are needed most and how they… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT’s Street Use team reviews, issues, and inspects up to 35,000 permitted right-of-way uses each year, and continues to improve services with updates to regulations, fees, and hours. PORR to ROWORR and More 2017 Street Use Changes The Pavement Opening and Restoration Rule (PORR), is now the Right-Of-Way Opening and Restoration Rule (ROWORR). The… [ Keep reading ]
