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Building a More Accessible City

Making the City of Seattle more accessible to all its residents is a big job and one that the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) takes seriously.  Thanks to the Bridging the Gap (BTG) Transportation Initiative passed by Seattle voters in 2006, SDOT is making progress.  Making a city more accessible… [ Keep reading ]

Mercer Corridor Project
Weekly Construction Preview

This week, crews will continue to work on grading and paving the roadway on Valley Street, Broad Street and Westlake Avenue North, north of Mercer Street. Crews will also continue construction on the north side of Mercer Street between Fifth Avenue North and Dexter Avenue North and the east side… Filed Under: SDOTTagged With:

Save the Date!

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will be holding an Open House on Wednesday August 7 to discuss plans for bus stop and sidewalk improvements along Greenwood Avenue N between N 92nd and N 105th streets. We hope you’ll drop by the Greenwood Library between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]

Mercer Corridor Project
Weekly Construction Wrap-Up

This week, crews continued to work on grading and paving the roadway on Valley Street, Broad Street and Westlake Avenue North, north of Mercer Street. Crews also continued construction on the north side of Mercer Street between Fifth  Avenue North and Dexter Avenue North and the east side of SR… Filed Under: SDOTTagged With:

Take Action for Safer Streets

We know that the vast majority of crashes on Seattle streets are the result of preventable behaviors, like speeding, distraction, and impairment. It’s up to every one of us to make Seattle’s streets the safest in the country. We encourage you to do your part and to also talk with… [ Keep reading ]

125th & Sand Point Paving Halfway Done

The NE 125th Street and Sand Point Way NE Paving Project is moving along quickly, with efficient crew members leaving happy travelers in their wake. The project paves nearly five miles of roadway with segments along Roosevelt Way NE, NE 125th Street and Sand Point Way NE. The latest new paving, on… [ Keep reading ]

This Way to Seattle’s Bicycle Future—Cycle Tracks

  There are many reasons to ride a bike. One is that it can save you time. About 41 percent of the trips Americans make every day are less than three miles and could be traveled in 18 minutes by bike. Health is also a big factor. Physical activity improves… [ Keep reading ]

Evening walks and sunsets!

       As the weather heats up and we move into the dog days of summer construction of the many Bridging the Gap (BTG) project are also heating up.  Thanks to BTG, a nine-year transportation initiative passed by Seattle voters in 2006, you are seeing a whole lot of construction activity… [ Keep reading ]

A Turn for the Better. New Two Stage Left Turn for Bikes

SDOT is working to make bicycling a  comfortable and integral part of daily life in Seattle for people of all ages and abilities. We want bicycling to be more than a niche activity for fast and fearless riders. To help with this, we are implementing new thinking toward bicycle facilities…. [ Keep reading ]

Mercer Corridor Project
Weekly Construction Preview

This week, crews will continue to work on grading and paving the roadway on Valley Street, Broad Street and Westlake Avenue North, north of Mercer Street. Crews will also continue construction on the north side of Mercer Street between Fifth Avenue North and Dexter Avenue North and the east… Filed Under: SDOTTagged With: