SDOT and the University of Washington’s Urban Freight Lab (UFL) have a partnership with the goal of improving goods delivery in Seattle. Two key goals have been identified early for the Final 50 Feet program, which looks at ways to improve delivery at the end of the supply chain, such as loading… [ Keep reading ]
Do you ever wonder how traffic signals work? Here’s a sample of questions we’ve heard before: “Does flashing my high beams when I’m stopped at a signal make it change faster?” “What happens if I push the pedestrian button multiple times?” Let us know what YOU want to know about… [ Keep reading ]
JUNE 28, 2017 UPDATE—Working together has now saved $1.75 million in what would have been restoration costs! SDOT launched the Project & Construction Coordination Office (PCCO) two years ago, and you may not have heard of it, but it’s already been successful. The PCCO addresses potential conflicts with projects six months… [ Keep reading ]
Most siblings grow up to lead very separate lives, others become co-workers. In honor of Sibling Day, we’re sharing the story of Bob and Bill Burns, who both started working for SDOT more than two decades ago. But Bob and Bill aren’t just siblings who work together – they’re twins! Back… [ Keep reading ]
You may have seen or heard about the yellow detectable warning strips that SDOT installs at the bottom of curb ramps and at transit platforms. The “yellow bumps” (truncated domes) on the detectable warning surface help provide important tactile information to people that have limited or no vision. Did you know that… [ Keep reading ]
Big changes are wrapping up at Seattle’s waterfront. Planned in 2012, with construction starting in 2013, the Seawall Project replaces the current Seawall (finished 1934) with one that will meet seismic standards, protect critical infrastructure, enhance natural habitats, and serve as a foundation for future improvements. Check out what we’ve done so… [ Keep reading ]
Our online open house is now live! South Lander St is an essential east-west connection in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood. Every day, the street serves over 13,000 vehicles, 1,400 pedestrians, 100 bicyclists, and needs to be closed over 100 times per day for train crossings. This active train crossing causes frequent… [ Keep reading ]
