Seattle’s work to make the upcoming Judkins Park Station more walkable and attractive has helped SDOT win a national competitive award that will provide technical assistance from national experts on station access and design in 2016. Judkins Park Station is part of the planned Sound Transit East Link extension and is… [ Keep reading ]
Safety along Lake City Way has improved as work continues along this corridor. The safety improvement work at 24th Avenue NE and Lake City Way is mostly complete making this intersection safer and more comfortable for people walking and driving. These improvements were recommended by the community and funded by… [ Keep reading ]
We need to hear from you! The deadline to complete the Pedestrian Master Plan survey is this coming Sunday, December 6, 2015. We need your input on the types of pedestrian improvements you think are most important, and where you think we should build them. So please share your feedback, it will… [ Keep reading ]
Happy Thanksgiving from SDOT! Please enjoy the holidays wherever they take you. On-street parking is free in Seattle on Thanksgiving Day, November 26. Please remember that normal pay for street parking remains in effect on Friday, November 27, so make sure you observe time limits and other posted regulations as you would on any other… [ Keep reading ]
The night before Thanksgiving is known by some as “Black Wednesday” or “Drinksgiving.” And rightly so, it’s one of the most favored drinking nights of the year across the country. A popular time for imbibing is when most college students are home to celebrate with family and very few people… [ Keep reading ]
Since 2013, parklets have been transforming the streets of Seattle, by creating vibrant community amenities and neighborhood gathering spaces for all people to enjoy. In early 2015, SDOT expanded the idea of parklets by developing the Streatery Pilot Program, allowing restaurants and bars to build parklets that provide extra café… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle conducted blocking the box enforcement on Mercer Street at Dexter Avenue N in coordination with transit lane enforcement at other locations in downtown. Seattle Police Officers enforced the posted blocking the box restrictions which help address vehicles that illegally stop in the intersection impeding traffic and… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), in partnership with the Office of Arts & Culture (Arts), is excited to announce two unique opportunities for artist residencies in 2016. Using the towers of two movable bridges as a canvas, the City is seeking an individual or team of artists for the… [ Keep reading ]
Soon, the First Hill Streetcar will provide 10 stops between Capitol Hill and Pioneer Square. Crews have been out over the past couple of weeks installing station wayfinding maps to help you plan your trip—whether it’s making a connection in the downtown tunnel or dim sum in Chinatown. The First… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, and there seems to be no shortage of construction projects as we continue to grow. It’s important for us all to remember to keep our pedestrian network accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. Even temporary routes around construction… [ Keep reading ]
