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Lunar New Year and Community Celebration of the First Hill Streetcar!

February 16, 2016

SDOT partnered with Chinatown-International District community organizations to celebrate First Hill Streetcar service this past Saturday during Lunar New Year celebrations in the International District. Mayor Ed Murray joined community leaders and community members to celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Chinatown-Japantown-Little Saigon streetcar prominently on display. Please checkout our latest Blog Video: A Lion… [ Keep reading ]

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2016 Seattle Commute Trip Reduction Awards

February 11, 2016

SDOT and Commute Seattle hosted their second annual Seattle Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Champion Awards ceremony today to congratulate Seattle employers who have made significant contributions to the CTR program. The city recognized 60 employers out of 250 large employers for their commute programs’ accomplishments. These employers distinguished themselves among… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Transit

Sand Point Way NE Retaining Wall Replacement Project

February 10, 2016

Seattle sits between the Olympics to the west and the Cascades to the east, and is known for its hilly topography and steep hillsides. These hillsides provide dramatic views, but occasionally pose problems for the infrastructure we’ve built along their sides. One case in point is alongside Lake Washington, north… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, General, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Transit

Transit and Safety Improvements Coming to UW March 26

February 5, 2016

As we ramp up more transportation projects for 2016, so do our efforts to increase safety, mobility and quality of life for everyone traveling around Seattle. The recent opening of the street car, which now connects Capitol Hill to Pioneer Square, has been a great addition to our transportation network,… [ Keep reading ]

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Streetcar Safety Ambassadors Hit the Streets for the First Hill Streetcar Soft Launch

January 28, 2016

SDOT Safety Ambassadors have been out on the First Hill Streetcar line since last weekend to help community members navigate the Streetcar line which had its soft launch last Saturday. The language-capable ambassadors (English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Amharic, Tigrinya, and Spanish) have been ready to provide information about how the streetcars operate and share… [ Keep reading ]

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SDOT Crews Help Improve Transit to and from South Lake Union

January 27, 2016

More reliable, more frequent and faster transit service is coming to South Lake Union this March. Service improvements include extending the C-Line (W. Seattle/downtown) to South Lake Union and increasing bus service on Route 8 (Seattle Center/Capitol Hill/Rainier Valley), Route 40 (Ballard/Fremont) and Route 70 (U District). To help keep… [ Keep reading ]

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Commute Trip Reduction: One way, once a week is a great way to start!

January 14, 2016

New Year’s resolutions can be obtainable, and can start in measured steps (or pedals). January signals a new year and with it new hopes and expectations for ourselves. If you resolved to bike more, and in particular bike to work, set realistic goals and expectations for yourself: “one way, once a… [ Keep reading ]

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Roosevelt Way NE Paving & Safety Improvements Project Begins Construction Soon

January 13, 2016

Construction of the Roosevelt Way NE Paving & Safety Improvements Project will begin as soon as next month!   In preparation for this work, we are hosting a project pre-construction open house on Monday, January 25, 5:30-7:30 PM, with a presentation at 6:15 PM, at the University Heights Community Center (5031… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Parking, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Transit

SDOT’s 2015 Accomplishments

January 7, 2016

SDOT’s 2015 Accomplishments To meet the challenges of a rapidly growing city while improving safety, delivering its core services, and providing more options for travelers, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) focused on launching important new initiatives in 2015. Maintenance: The nine-year Bridging the Gap transportation levy ended in 2015… [ Keep reading ]

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South Lake Union Transit Improvements adding more Buses and options

January 4, 2016

Work begins this week to upgrade transit stops along Westlake Ave N. A series of five small projects will extend stops; widen sidewalks; add shelters; and real-time transit arrival information signs. Construction impacts are expected intermittently along Westlake Ave N between Mercer St and Blanchard St. Work will begin at… [ Keep reading ]

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