In 2006, Seattle voters passed a nine-year, $365 million, transportation levy for maintenance and improvements known as Bridging the Gap (BTG). The levy is funded by a commercial parking tax. The BTG levy funds maintenance programs for paving; new sidewalk development and repairs; repair, rehabilitation and seismic upgrades to Seattle’s… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) installed the current on-street pay stations between 2004 and 2010, so the oldest machines have been on the street almost 10 years. Almost all are past or nearing the end of their five-year warranty, which means the cost of maintaining a deteriorating asset base… [ Keep reading ]
That’s a question we’ve been hearing lately from folks in Arbor Heights and Fauntleroy. If you see white paint on streets in these neighborhoods, chances are you’re looking at a spot where SDOT will make minor repairs such as filling potholes, cracks and depressions this winter. (Paint is also used… [ Keep reading ]
Join SDOT staff next Wednesday evening to learn more about changes to the 23rd Avenue corridor, including the planned route for the Central Area Neighborhood Greenway. The public open house begins at 5:00 p.m. at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School. Open House Wednesday, February 26, 2014 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Thurgood… [ Keep reading ]
Our Waterfront program team is revving up in preparation for March 5 to March 9 to celebrate all things waterfront and we hope you can join us! This series of events will reveal the newest design progress, share an insider’s look at how to build a seawall and get us… [ Keep reading ]
According to the calendar, we are moving quickly from winter to spring and folks are looking forward to getting outside and getting active once again. As the days get longer, it’s a great time of year for kids to walk or bike to school. Thanks to your transportation levy… [ Keep reading ]
It doesn’t snow much in Seattle–not more than two or three times a times year–and in some years there is no snow at all. But that doesn’t mean SDOT’s snow and ice operations are not active the rest of the winter. Even when there is nary a snow flake in… Filed Under: SDOT
One of the projects planned for construction later this year is an extension of the West Duwamish Trail from where it currently ends at 2nd Avenue South and South Holden Street to 8th Avenue South and South Kenyon. An Open House was held Tuesday evening (February 11) to review the history… [ Keep reading ]
And that’s exactly what transit riders will be getting along Aurora Avenue N between Shoreline, north Seattle and Downtown when they use the new RapidRide E Line. This Saturday Seattle will celebrate the arrival of King County Metro Transit’s RapidRide E Line. The E Line replaces Aurora Avenue Route 358,… [ Keep reading ]
Last week’s post, part 1, focused more on the larger projects (bridges, paving, trees and the Neighborhood Street Fund Large Projects) supported by your transportation levy – BTG. This week we will look at the work plans for pedestrians, bikes and traffic management operations. Since the BTG initiative was passed… [ Keep reading ]
