New Traffic Control Manual Lays Out the Law The Seattle Department of Transportation recently published an updated version of the Traffic Control Manual for In-Street Work. SDOT’s Director, Peter Hahn, approved and adopted the new version with a Director’s Rule, which legally enforces the changes put forth in the… [ Keep reading ]
So many interesting and inspiring videos popped up this week – here are a few of the best: The Seattle Times and Bruce Gray of Sound Transit share an inside look at “Balto” working its way from the U District through to the Capitol Hill station. That machine does so… [ Keep reading ]
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 has been designated National Walking Day by the American Heart Association (AHA). The association hopes to encourage more Americans to adopt active lifestyles and lower their risk for heart disease – the number one killer in the United States. According to the AHA, walking has… [ Keep reading ]
Whether you’re a seasoned public artist or newbie, and you’re residing in Washington State, now’s your chance to help enliven Seattle’s sidewalks and parks! The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is partnering with Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs and Seattle Parks and Recreation on a project called… [ Keep reading ]
(Monday – Friday SDOT sends out a compilation of local and national transportation news links. If you’d like to subscribe (or unsubscribe) to the list, just send an email to allie.gerlach@seattle.gov and I’ll take care of it for you. ) Here’s a sampling of some of the more interesting transportation… [ Keep reading ]
Monday through Friday, SDOT sends out a compilation of local and national transportation related news links. If you’d like to subscribe (or unsubscribe) to the list, just send an email to allie.gerlach@seattle.gov Here’s a sampling of some of the more interesting transportation news stories out there this week: 10.4 billion trips… [ Keep reading ]
Residents often call the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) when “no parking” signs on easels appear on their street. They want to know why they are there, who placed them there, and the duration of the parking restriction. There are many purposes for “no parking” signs, such as for construction,… [ Keep reading ]
Residents often ask the Seattle Department of Transportation what work is planned for their street when they see some indication that work is being set up. It can take some sleuthing to identify exactly what is happening at that location. There are several places to look: Construction Map–You can find… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT does its best to maintain our transportation system to serve all users, such as people walking, cycling, driving, riding a bus or driving a truck. Our repair program has three main tiers. Potholes We quickly address the safety issues created by those holes in the street so common during… [ Keep reading ]
Last year, following direction given to us by the City Council and the Mayor’s Office, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) took a look at our policies for setting on-street parking rates. A key goal, agreed upon by the City Council and the Mayor’s Office, was to increase access to… [ Keep reading ]
