The existing seawall has protected Seattle’s waterfront for more than 70 years, but time and a harsh marine environment have weakened this vital piece of infrastructure, which is currently being replaced. The seawall structure is more than just the concrete face at the edge of the water. An estimated 20,000… [ Keep reading ]
Roosevelt Way NE has long been a critical arterial connecting the north Seattle to University District serving thousands of motorists, bus commuters, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The transportation demands on the corridor are being impacted by growth and developmentof apartment construction projects that will bring hundreds of new residents to the area. In… [ Keep reading ]
Have you heard of Access Seattle? You’ve likely seen its results in the form of better access around construction sites, with much of the assessing and coordinating done before construction begins. The effort to keep Seattle mobile and thriving during construction booms involves the Construction Hub Coordination Program and works in part because… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is seeking to improve the streetscapes of downtown Seattle and South Lake Union, and has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a Coordinated Street Furniture Program. The program’s goal is to enhance the public right of way through high quality street furniture and a higher… [ Keep reading ]
The North Beacon Safety Connections Project is making safety improvements on Beacon Hill for pedestrians and bicyclists, including students and families traveling to and from Beacon Hill International school. Please checkout our Blog Video below featuring Safe Routes To School Coordinator Brian Dougherty with his update. SDOT crews are building a new redesigned intersection… [ Keep reading ]
One more day to add your input by taking SDOT’s online survey for the Madison Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Study, the survey ends February 5th. The Study is developing a concept design for BRT from Colman Dock to Martin Luther King Jr. Way and will examine two alternatives to evaluate… [ Keep reading ]
Surrounded by mountains and water, Seattle has evolved into a culturally diverse global technology hub with a cityscape and skyline the first settlers would surely be amazed by. Seattle has preserved its heritage, identifiable by places such as the Pike Place Market and Pioneer Square. Our city continues to be… [ Keep reading ]
With spring just around the corner, SDOT irrigation crews are staying ahead of the curve by getting ready for warmer, drier weather. Right now, crews are working hard to update and repair irrigation systems all over the city so that Seattle’s landscapes are kept healthy and happy all summer long,… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT is excited to meet with the community and share the latest news about the community-initiated Wedgwood Children and Neighbors Safety Improvement Project open house on Tuesday, February 3. Meet the project team and learn more about the new sidewalks coming to Wedgewood. We’ve updated the project’s design thanks to community input, and we… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s abuzz with football excitement as the Seahawks look to make history in Phoenix this Sunday. On this final Blue Friday of the season, we present you with some critical information so you can plan ahead if you plan to drink. It’s common knowledge that drinking and driving don’t mix. Consider… [ Keep reading ]
