Forget the days of clunky concrete boxes along the street and say hello to lush planted areas! Not only do these planted areas beautify our communities, but they’re helping keep our environment clean, one drip at a time. Hidden within these planting strips are facilities called bioswales. What is a… [ Keep reading ]
Fresh tulips at the Pike Place Market and the moments when our famous Seattle grey sky gives way to the sunshine are clear signs that spring is here. It’s the time you are reminded to start planning for that garden in your backyard; but you know you first have to figure out the… [ Keep reading ]
As we say goodbye to the wettest March on record, we are greeted with warmer temperatures and a greener Seattle. All that rain in March and slightly warmer temps have encouraged Seattle’s trees to leaf-out and ensure that Seattle lives up to its nickname of “the Emerald City.” With the… [ Keep reading ]
Who does what in Seattle when it comes to transportation? It is not always easy to sort out. In general, King County Metro Transit provides bus service, and the Seattle Department of Transportation takes care of the streets. The two agencies work in tandem—like peanut butter and jelly—to provide a… Filed Under: SDOT, Transit
Did you know you can now pay for parking in Seattle with your phone? Almost 125,000 parking purchases have been made by phone since last summer’s launch. Now is a great time for you to try it out! Last July, SDOT launched pay by phone parking to provide more customer… [ Keep reading ]
About 45 folks gathered last week to help a team of professionals design a Festival Street for the heart of Georgetown. The design workshop was a four hour long engagement between those who hold Georgetown near and dear (mostly business owners, employees, artists and residents) and the professional team of… [ Keep reading ]
This month we’re focusing on commute options for getting to and from work. Earlier in the month we talked about how Washington State’s Commute Trip Reduction law was yielding great results, with Seattleites taking transit in record numbers. This week we thought we’d tell you a little more about the… [ Keep reading ]
2014 Pilot Parklet Locations Selected After reviewing applications from businesses and community groups throughout Seattle, we’ve selected 10 new parklet hosts to participate in an extension of the Pilot Parklet Program. These hosts will work with us over the next several months to design and permit parklets for their neighborhoods… [ Keep reading ]
Attention Bicyclists: Take your best shot and share it with us The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is already gearing up for next year’s Bike Map! The new map will have a very special new feature – favorite views on Seattle’s bike routes as seen by you! We’re already… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle is coming together to raise awareness about the safety issues facing everyone that uses our streets. Safe Roads Awareness Week is a week-long series of events spearheaded by the Wedgwood Community Council and the Ravenna-Bryant Community Association and supported by the Seattle Department of Transportation. Several events will be held during the week… [ Keep reading ]
