More than 2,200 pay stations line our city streets in neighborhood business districts and the downtown core making it easier for people to pay for parking. Most people have become accustomed to using these high tech parking tools that enable parkers to use cash or credit to pay for on… [ Keep reading ]
Is there a tree on your street that inspires awe every time you walk by? How about in your backyard or in your local park? Maybe it’s a Heritage Tree—or could be. Seattle’s Heritage Tree Program evaluates and designates trees that residents have nominated. Anyone can nominate a heritage… [ Keep reading ]
If you’ve been around the South Park Bridge area, you are probably wondering “when is construction starting?” The groundbreaking ceremony happened on May 5, and Kiewit-Massman, the joint-venture contractor that was selected for the project, received the “Notice to Proceed” on May 17. However, major construction begins on August 1,… [ Keep reading ]
On June 20, this blog brought you Making the Most of What We’ve Got, an introduction to SDOT’s Asset Management program in which we discussed the need for a database of SDOT assets and an evaluation of their condition. Today, in our second edition of this multi-part series, we’ll… [ Keep reading ]
Cyclists and pedestrians can now enjoy using the new portside path located along Alaskan Way S. between S. Atlantic Street and S. King Street, which provides a direct route to and from downtown Seattle without having to cross the railroad tracks. See more here. WSDOT staff will be located at the north… [ Keep reading ]
Radar speed signs have been popping up throughout the city over the past few years. More than 20 radar speed signs currently line our local arterial streets displaying the posted speed limit and the speed of oncoming vehicles. These signs are intended to educate drivers by providing direct feedback to… [ Keep reading ]
The project to repave N 34th Street from Fremont Avenue N to Stone Way N also enhances the roadway considerably for bicyclists. As part of the work, which began this month and is expected to wrap up by Mid-August, crews will install: New green bike lanes highlighting areas where bicycles… [ Keep reading ]
Don’t you wish there were a map that showed buildings downtown that have bike racks, and even showers and lockers for tenants? Wouldn’t it be nice to pull up that map on your mobile device to find the nearest on-street bike rack or see the bike lanes and routes downtown? Well, you… [ Keep reading ]
A graduate class at the University of Washington has recently completed a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) of some of the proposed projects in the King Street Station Hub Strategy. This HIA reviewed health impacts as wide ranging as physical and mental health and health equity. The HIA makes several recommendations… [ Keep reading ]
Rebar, a multidisciplinary artist team, was recently selected to create temporary artwork for the new Jackson Plaza in front of the King Street Station. The temporary art project will highlight the plaza and historic station which is currently undergoing major restoration. Rebar will work with SDOT and the Office… [ Keep reading ]
