Maybe you’ve noticed—we’re kind of into signs here at SDOT. We’ve been getting a lot of requests lately for our Vision Zero yard signs. We’ve seen them popping up in traffic circles and planting strips in neighborhoods across the city. And you can get your very own. Get a sign of… [ Keep reading ]
Vision Zero is excited to have worked closely with the University of Washington Information School to make collision data more interactive and accessible to everyone. Educating people about what is happening in their neighborhood and citywide streets is one of the key elements to making Vision Zero successful. Collision data… [ Keep reading ]
Our dedicated SDOT sign shop staff invited us in to see all the different things they do to help travelers find their way and keep us all going in the right direction. Meet Robin Ford. He has been the Crew Chief for the City of Seattle sign shop for about a year…. [ Keep reading ]
Here’s our latest Blog Video: SDOT’s Traffic Incident Management Response Crews are always prepared and ready to help when they’re needed. SDOT emergency response crews are equipped with tools for almost every situation and are prepared to respond quickly to help clear blocking collisions, disabled cars, downed trees or signs,… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT crews have completed a new school crossing at N 80th St and 1st Ave N that provides a safer way for kids to cross the street to get to Greenwood Elementary School and St John Catholic School. Improvements include a new curb bulb, curb ramps compliant with the Americans with… [ Keep reading ]
This week, crews working on behalf of the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) completed the majority of work under the Greenwood Ave N Transit and Sidewalk project. The work included safety and transit improvements along Greenwood Ave N, a key north-south arterial, between N 90th St and N 105th St…. [ Keep reading ]
There’s plenty of time to participate in Bike Everywhere Month! Whether you ride 20 miles one way or 2 miles total in combination with a bus ride, you are still a bike commuter. The beauty of the bike is that it complements every rider and every commute, from a calorie-burning training… [ Keep reading ]
It’s tempting to check your Facebook page, hit that ‘like’ button, or send a quick text while you’re driving. But is it worth the risk? We don’t think so, which is why we’ve launched a Vision Zero education campaign that targets distracted driving, encouraging people to do whatever it takes to… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT is putting together a series of what we’re calling ‘Tiny PSAs’ (public service announcements) to remind people of the rules of the road, highlight new safety projects, and spread the word about Vision Zero, Seattle’s plan to end traffic deaths and serious injuries on our streets by 2030. Education efforts like… [ Keep reading ]
Ballard has become one of Seattle’s most popular and fastest-growing neighborhoods. Featuring great places to live, shop and play, it is also home to many maritime and industrial jobs. As the neighborhood grows, it is important to identify and prioritize ways to make it easier to walk, bike and ride… [ Keep reading ]
