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Signal Box Artwork helps keep Seattle safe and vibrant

In 1924, Seattle’s first automated traffic signal was installed at 4th Ave S and Jackson Street. Now, 91 years later, the city has more than 975 signalized intersections, each one with its own signal control box situated nearby. Usually somewhat non-descript in appearance, these boxes quietly help traffic flow smoothly… [ Keep reading ]

Construction is coming to Greenwood – Community Open House Tonight!

Join Us We are excited to share the latest news about the Greenwood Ave N Transit and Sidewalk Project at our September 14 open house event. We will provide a project updates, review what to expect during construction, and answer questions from the community. Construction begins in early October… [ Keep reading ]

Come Play in the Central District Streets on Sept. 12!

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to safely play in the streets? On Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can! Join us as we host Seattle Summer Parkways in the Central District, where More than 40 blocks of streets will be transformed into open-street “parkways” where… [ Keep reading ]

What we’ve been up to: Mercer Corridor Project’s Substantial Completion Photo Blog

In August 2015, the West Phase of the Mercer Corridor Project reached substantial completion – meaning all major closures and improvements to the corridor are complete! All that remains is a localized closure on Roy St. and some low-key maintenance items with associated lane closures around the area, including landscaping,… [ Keep reading ]

SDOT Seeks Input on Possible Expanded Restrictions for Ship Canal Bridge Openings

SDOT owns and operates three bridges spanning the Ship Canal (Ballard, Fremont, and University bridges). WSDOT owns and operates the Montlake Bridge. The operation of these bridges is regulated by the US Coast Guard who authorized SDOT and WSDOT to keep the bridges closed on weekdays at 7-9 AM and… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Welcomes New Metro Electric Trolley Buses

SDOT is pleased that King County Metro riders are getting around in the new electric trolleys in downtown Seattle and nearby neighborhoods. You may have seen, or been on one of the new purple-accented electric trolleys that serves Seattle. King County Metro introduced the first completely new state-of-the-art electric trolleys in nearly 30 years… [ Keep reading ]

Join Us to Discuss Third Avenue Transit Corridor Improvements

SDOT appreciates your help last fall when you helped us create a list of potential improvements to Third Avenue. We are inviting you to meet us on the street to hear about design updates and share your thoughts. Here are the dates, we look forward to seeing and hearing from… [ Keep reading ]

Neighborhood Street Fund Projects Moving Along! West Woodland Complete, Lake to Bay Underway

One pedestrian improvement project wraps up, and another begins! After seven weeks of construction, pedestrian safety improvements around the intersection of 3rd Avenue NW, NW 56th Street and NW 55th Place, near West Woodland Elementary School in Ballard, are now finished. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) appreciates the community’s… [ Keep reading ]

Private and Public Investment = Safer Crossings

There’s a new traffic signal at 9th Ave N and Thomas St in South Lake Union, making it easier and safer to navigate through this busy intersection located within this booming part of town. Thanks to a strategic partnership between SDOT and private developers working in the area, people who… [ Keep reading ]

Safety Improvements coming to Rainier Avenue

SDOT hosted a public meeting last week at the Rainier Community Center with about 300 community members attending to announce changes coming to Rainier Avenue South. This project’s goals is to make Rainier Avenue safer for everyone.  There has been about one crash per day on Rainier Avenue .  Within the… [ Keep reading ]