See what’s moving Seattle: Nov 15 – Nov 17

November 15, 2019 by Salma Siddick

Photo courtesy of Lien Titus

Phew what a week! Monday night football was a blaze with our Seahawks winning and we had an amazing celebration with our very own Sounders and second time MLS champs on Tuesday! Here’s what’s happening around the city this weekend. Please plan accordingly.

F R I. N O V 15

Seattle Symphony Friday Matinees: Benaroya Hall. Student buses will stage on streets around the venue. Event hours: 9 AM – 2:30 PM. Estimated attendance: 560.

Seattle International Auto Show: CenturyLink Field Event Center. Show hours: 10 AM – 10 PM. Estimated attendance: 3.5k.

Pacific Northwest Ballet presents: “Locally Sourced”: McCaw Hall. Performance: 7:30 PM. .Estimated attendance: 3k.

S A T. N O V 16

GeekGirlCon ‘19: Washington State Convention Center. Show Hours: 9 AM – 10 PM. GeekGirlCon celebrates and honors the legacy of women contributing to science and technology; comics, arts, and literature; and game play and game design by connecting geeky women worldwide and creating community to foster continued growth of women in geek culture through events. Estimated attendance: 11k.

Seattle International Auto Show: CenturyLink Field Event Center. Show hours: 10 AM – 10 PM. Estimated attendance: 3.5k.

Pacific Northwest Ballet presents: “Locally Sourced”: McCaw Hall. Performance: 7:30 PM. Estimated attendance: 3k.

S U N. N O V 17

Green Lake Gobble: 10K and 5K run and walk on trails around Green Lake. Event hours: 9:30 – 11 AM. Estimated attendance: 1.1k.

GeekGirlCon ‘19: Washington State Convention Center. Show Hours: 10 AM – 7 PM. GeekGirlCon celebrates and honors the legacy of women contributing to science and technology; comics, arts, and literature; and game play and game design by connecting geeky women worldwide and creating community to foster continued growth of women in geek culture through events. Estimated attendance: 11k.

Seattle International Auto Show: CenturyLink Field Event Center. Show hours: 10 AM – 6 PM. Estimated attendance: 3.5k.

Pacific Northwest Ballet presents Locally Sourced: McCaw Hall. Performance: 1 PM. Estimated attendance: 3k.

Travel Advisory: Partial Closure at 50th and Meridian Ave N, Nov 15-17

November 14, 2019 by Niki Seligman

Map of impacted area, showing a partial intersection closure at Meridian Ave N and N 50th St

We will be partially closing the intersection at 50th and Meridian Ave N to repair and repave the intersection.

This closure is part of the Green Lake and Wallingford Paving & Multi-Modal Improvements project. As part of this project, we are repaving and updating the design and major arterial streets in the Green Lake and Wallingford communities to create safer places for people walking, biking, taking transit, or driving.

Schedule

Work will take place from Friday, Nov 15 at 9 AM through Sunday, Nov 17 at 10 PM.

The work is weather dependent, so if there are delays due to rain, we’ll postpone the intersection work to the following weekend of Friday, November 22 through Sunday, November 24.

Lane closures

People driving can generally anticipate one lane to be open in each direction on N 50th St as crews work throughout the weekend. Periodically, they can expect one lane to be open with a flagger to rotate traffic in one direction at a time. People driving should expect delays as they drive through the area.

Detours/Reroutes

The intersection will be closed to all northbound and southbound traffic on Meridian Ave N during the schedules hours. Please follow the detour signs in the area to travel around the intersection during the closure. People will still be able to drive eastbound and westbound through the intersection on N 50th St.

Detours for people walking and biking

People walking and biking will be detoured one block north and south of the intersection. They should follow signs that direct them around the intersection during the closure.

Transit Reroutes

The King County Metro Route 62 bus station at Meridian Ave N and N 50th St will be closed and the bus route will be detoured around the intersection from Friday, Nov 15 at 5 PM to Sunday, Nov 17 at 7 PM.

Please check Metro’s online rider alerts and posters by the bus stop for the most up-to-date information.

Noise Impacts

People should expect noise as we break up the concrete, load concrete into trucks and pave the road. Noise impacts will stop by 10 PM.

For more information, please call 206-693-4151 or email greenlakepaving@seattle.gov .

We’ve Drafted Design Standards for Small Wireless Facilities and Want to Know What You Think!

November 13, 2019 by Salma Siddick

Today, we’ve published the initial draft of our proposed Small Wireless Facility (SWF) design standards. Our goal with these standards is to reduce visual impacts to the streets and sidewalks that form the public right-of-way while establishing rules concerning SWF design.

Most often installed on poles in the public right-of-way, SWF are antennas and related equipment that are smaller than traditional cell towers and extend wireless network coverage. With more people using smart phones and relying on mobile connectivity, wireless providers will need to increase the capacity of their networks and will want to install more SWF throughout Seattle.

Our proposal sets SWF design expectations for wireless providers, the City, and the public and provides clear direction on City requirements. These standards are being developed to benefit the people who live, travel, and work in Seattle.

The design standards we’re proposing will apply to devices installed on all poles — both metal and wood — in Seattle’s right-of-way, such as telephone poles and streetlights. We anticipate receiving applications for pole through the city.

To help you visualize what SWF look like, we’re including some examples on wood and steel poles with designs similar to the standards that we’re proposing.

Example of Wood Pole Side Mount

Example of Metal pole Side Mount

Among other things, the draft design standards establish the maximum dimensions for any device installed on poles and set the maximum height increase for replacement poles.

Below are line drawings of our design standards.

Diagram 1: Small Wireless Facilities – Metal Pole Antenna

Diagram 2: Small Wireless Facilities – Wood Pole Side or Top Mounted Canister

Diagram 3: Small Wireless Facilities – Metal Pole Top Mount Canister

You can read the initial draft design standards here. There will be standards specific to the Waterfront Project Area included in a future draft.

We invite you to comment on the initial draft of the SWF design standards. The public comment period runs for two weeks from November 13, 2019 and closes at 5pm on November 27, 2019.

Comments may be submitted online or by e-mail at telecom.wireless@seattle.gov.

MLS Cup Champions – Seattle Sounders hosts celebration parade in downtown Seattle, Tues. Nov 12

November 11, 2019 by Jeanne Clark

Sounders parade and rally map and schedule.

Image by Sounders FC via http://bit.ly/2NXrQvQ

Sunday was an …E P I C… day for Seattle Sounders fans! Now here comes the celebratory parade.

The Sounders made history at CenturyLink Field on Sunday as the second most attended MSL Cup of all time. Tickets to the 24th MLS Cup sold out in minutes and 69,274 fans filled CenturyLink Field on Sunday surpassing the fields previous Seahawk’s 2018 record of 69,067. With Seattle’s 3-1 win over Toronto, the Sounders will host a celebratory MSL Cup Champions Parade and Rally presented by Premera Blue Cross on Tuesday, November 12.

Sounder fans will gather at Seattle’s downtown Westlake Park (4th Ave and Pine St) around noon and the parade will follow a route along 4th Ave to the Fisher Pavilion Lawn at the Seattle Center where the march will end and rally begins.

How we feel right now:

Do you have a travel plan to get to & through downtown? Tuesday is the first day back to work for many after the holiday & then there’s the parade.

Don’t forget that tolling in the SR 99 tunnel started on Saturday, November 9.

Tolls will result in changing downtown Seattle traffic patterns. We expect a percentage of drivers will experiment with different ways to get downtown. This means they might choose to use 1-5, Alaskan Way, or local streets.

Don’t forget that lots of people are returning to work after the holiday.

And then there’s the parade bringing lots more people downtown. Don’t get hung up in downtown traffic. Try to #FlipYourTrip by commuting car-free. Try a new mode of transportation such as walking, biking, or taking the bus or light rail. Avoid driving alone if possible. Know before you head out door.

We have some great trip planning tools! We curated them just for you – for our city.

Visit our SeattleTraffic.org website for:

Traffic and parking tools like traffic cameras, real-time navigation maps and apps, and know where are the best places to park.
Transit planning tools across from Pierce to Snohomish counties plus transit ticketing apps.
Carpool and Vanpool tools and apps.
Bike share and Ride-hail and apps.

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GET READY! Tolling of the SR 99 tunnel starts November 9.

November 7, 2019 by Niki Seligman

Image courtesy of WSDOT

Do you have a travel plan and your #GoodToGo toll pass?

Tolling the SR 99 tunnel is part of the third chapter of the #SeattleSqueeze, the period through 2024 where Seattle’s downtown is in a state of transition to meet the needs of our growing city. We need everyone’s help to keep people moving to and through downtown Seattle.

How you get around Seattle is changing again.

Tolls will result in changing downtown Seattle traffic patterns yet again.  When tolling first begins, we expect a percentage of drivers will experiment with different ways to get downtown. This means they might choose to use I-5, Alaskan Way, or local streets.  

We also expect many of those drivers will gradually return to the tunnel, as the tunnel remains the fastest way to get through downtown Seattle. Tunnel tolls vary with the time-of-day and range from $1 to $2.25 with a Good To Go! pass. In the end, drivers will weigh the cost of a toll vs. the time they save using the tunnel.

Here’s some of what we are doing to help make this transition as smooth as possible for the traveling public:

During the first week after tolling starts, we’re placing uniform police officers at nine key locations, many of which will be around red bus lanes where extra help may be needed for box blockers.

We installed digital messaging signs at key locations to remind people of tolling and travel impacts.

We’ve activated our emergency response team to support travel impacts caused by tolling. Be sure to follow @SDOTtraffic on Twitter for real-time traffic reports and advisories around the clock.

Get ready. Here are 3 ways you can prepare right now.

1. Get your Good  To  Go!  toll pass.

How many of you have said you’d get your Good To Go! toll passes and haven’t yet? (We’re not gonna name naaames 😇 or anything.) You should do it right-now. They’re a cheaper and easier way to travel through the tunnel. With Good To Go!, tolls are $1 – $2.25.

Drivers can purchase Good To Go! passes online at 99tunnel.com, in-person at Good To Go! customer service centers and at participating QFC or Fred Meyer stores.

2. Change Your Commute + #FlipYourTrip.

#FlipYourTrip by commuting car-free just once a week to do something good for yourself, your city, and your planet. Try a new mode of transportation such as walking, biking, or taking the bus or light rail. Avoid driving alone if possible.

Spread the word by sharing how you commute car free using the hashtag #FlipYourTrip and tagging @SeattleDOT on social media. Visit FlipYourTrip.org for lots of great ideas on flipping your trip!

3. Know Before You Go. Plan ahead and expect more traffic on downtown streets.

Everyone needs to have a plan before traveling to and through downtown. Luckily, we’ve got tools for that. See dotMaps, our project coordination tool that shows construction projects and events happening in your area. Watch this video to see how it works:

The #SeattleSqueeze is far from over. Even after tolling begins in the SR 99 tunnel, how you get around Seattle will continue to change.

Here’s what’s also happening:

🚧 Sounders MLS CUP traffic impacts

On Sunday, November 10 our beloved Sounders will play in a championship at noon at CenturyLink Field, drawing in a crowd of 70,000. Plan ahead and visit here for transit options to and from the game.

🚧 SR 520 weekend closures

On November 8-11 SR 520 will close to prepare for a shift in eastbound traffic onto the existing westbound bridge. The SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Project is reconstructing SR 520 in phases, primarily working from east to west. Beginning on Monday, November 11, SR 520 will be reduced from six lanes to four between Montlake and the floating bridge. You can find the latest that is happening with this project by visiting the SR 520 Construction Corner.

🚧 Ongoing impacts related to the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project

Pedestrian and lane closures will continue around the North Portal of the SR 99 tunnel as WSDOT completes projects on John, Thomas and Harrison streets, connecting the Uptown and South Lake Unions neighborhoods. Expect lane closures on Battery Street soon as efforts continue to decommission the Battery Street Tunnel.

🚧 Construction of the new Alaskan Way on the Waterfront started this week.

We’re reconnecting our downtown with our waterfront – and building 20 acres of public spaces for all who call Seattle home. This is the start of an exciting new phase for our waterfront and brings us one step closer to new parks, paths , and east-west connections.

🚧 Bus service added to help you get into downtown

There’s also more bus service added to help you get into downtown. Over 50,000 service hours were added on September 21 through Metro and the Seattle Transportation Benefit District.

🚧 Fairview Avenue Bridge closure

The Fairview Avenue Bridge closure which started September 23 and will last for up to 18 months while crews rebuild the aging, wooden structure.

🚧 Light Rail service reductions in early 2020

Connect 2020 is a 10-week period of major light rail service reductions beginning January 4, 2020. During this time, Sound Transit will connect the tracks of the Blue Line to the East Side (opening in 2023) into the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel and the International District/Chinatown Station.

For more information, traveling tools, and resources on the #SeattleSqueeze, please visit our website! You can also reach us at 206.684.ROAD (7623) or 684-ROAD@seattle.gov.

See what’s moving Seattle : Nov 4 – Nov 10

November 7, 2019 by Salma Siddick

WSDOT image. MLS Cup on one of WSDOT’s ferries.

F R I. N O V 8

Pacific Northwest Ballet presents Locally Sourced: At McCaw Hall. Performance at: 7:30PM. Estimated attendance: 3,000. https://www.mccawhall.com/events/detail/locally-sourced

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9:

Pacific Northwest Ballet presents Locally Sourced: At McCaw Hall. Performances at: 2:00PM and 7:30PM. Estimated attendance: 3,000 per performance. https://www.mccawhall.com/events/detail/locally-sourced

All My Friends Seattle Presents Fisher The “You Little Beauty” Tour: Concert at WaMu Theater. Show hours: 6:30PM – 1:30AM. Doors at 6:30PM. Estimated attendance: 7,000. http://www.centurylinkfield.com/event/allmyfriendsseattle/?instance_id=1118

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10:

MLS Cup: Seattle Sounders vs. Toronto FC: At CenturyLink Field. Kickoff: 12:00 PM. Estimated attendance: 70,000.

Young Thug & Machine Gun Kelly: Concert at WaMu Theater. Show hours: 7:30PM – 10:30PM. Doors at 6:30PM. Estimated attendance: 7,000. http://www.centurylinkfield.com/event/youngthug-mgk/?instance_id=1084

Need a late-night pick-me-up? New ride-hail pickup zone pilot program coming to Capitol Hill

November 6, 2019 by Salma Siddick

Did you know that Capitol Hill, between Pike and Pine Streets is one of the city’s busiest night life areas? Thousands of people visit the area on weekend nights.

We are working with our city partners including Uber and Lyft to add designated passenger loading zones for late-night pick-ups starting November 14!

As last call approaches and the bars, clubs, restaurants and theaters begin closing, large numbers of patrons start to head home. Many request ridehail services, such as Uber & Lyft.

All hail the ride! You can catch yours Thursday – Saturday, Midnight — 3 AM!

Though these ridehail services provide a safe option home for many, this late-night demand for high numbers of rides can contribute to area congestion, particularly along E Pike St. This can impact the ability of police patrol and emergency response vehicles to enter or access the area.

Working with the Seattle Police Department, the Seattle Office of Film Music, Uber, and Lyft, we have developed a new program to help distribute the high demand for rides, Thursday – Saturday between Midnight— 3 AM, to help keep people and drivers moving safely home.

Who does this affect?

Anyone requesting a ridehail service within the geo-fence (see blue area in map) will be directed to the load zone closest to them, with the option of choosing another if it suits their needs better.

How does this work?

Simple! You request your ride and input your destination as normal. An in-app process will then display a map notifying you of the closest pickup point. You may choose that zone or another zone or leave the geo-fence area for a ride.

Once you arrive at the designated zone you will see a new orange sign below the regular passenger loading signs to make it clear that you are in the right place to catch your ride. As always, double-check the license plate, car make & model, and driver photo to make sure you are entering the right car.

“With this dedicated curb space pilot, riders out late in Capitol Hill can find a convenient ride home at the touch of a button, while helping to alleviate traffic congestion in the busy nightlife area. We’re proud to support this initiative with SDOT. It’s part of our commitment to collaborate with cities in developing innovative transportation options for the communities we serve.”
– Ben Kemp, Sr. Central Operations Manager, Uber

How long will this pilot last?

During the first 30 days, the City with Uber and Lyft will monitor the program closely. We will then review how this pilot is working and make adjustments accordingly.

For questions or comments, please contact us at latenightpickup@seattle.gov.

The Move Seattle Levy Update: A look back on a successful (& nearly complete!) year of work.

November 6, 2019 by Jeanne Clark

Our Quarter 3 (Q3) Report on the Levy to Move Seattle was published on October 30, and we’re here to tell you about all the great things we invested Levy dollars in last season.

Brace yourselves! It’s a lot!

It’s been about a year since we published the Updated Levy to Move Seattle Workplan Report and we’ve come a long way in just one year. With better reporting in place and more accountability to the clear and measurable plan in the Workplan Report, we’re excited to show real results and progress being made.

The 9-year Levy to Move Seattle was approved by voters in November 2015 and provides $930 million to improve safety for all travelers, maintain our streets and bridges, and invest in reliable, affordable travel options for a growing city.

The Q3 Report is a regular update to the Move Seattle Levy Oversight Committee detailing SDOT spending on Move Seattle programs.

Read our Q2 blog post for a look at our accomplishments over the first six months of the year, and then dive in to our Q3 Report to see what has happened since then!

We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished for you, Seattle!

The majority of the year’s portfolio is on-track and we’re proud of the many accomplishments and successes achieved in Q3 and throughout 2019.

Here’s a huge shout-out to our crew-delivered, maintenance, & operations programs on the progress they’ve made this year!

Q3 was a big quarter for progress across all programs, but especially in crew-delivered and maintenance/operations programs like sidewalk safety repair, curb ramps, paving spot improvements, markings, stairway rehabilitation, and transit spot improvements.

Here’s a quick rundown of our major Move Seattle successes so far for the year:

BIKE LANES

We added more than four miles of protected bike lanes in Q3, including important connections that are part of the Center City Bike Network. Check out our blog post on the fun event we held to celebrate the opening of the 8^th Ave protected bike lane!

PAVING PROJECTS

Eight of nine paving projects for the year are complete! Did you get that? Eight of nine! We started construction on an additional 20 lane miles of paving that will continue over the next two years: the Avalon Way/35th Ave S paving project and the Green Lake/Wallingford area paving project. Through partnership with the Bike Safety program, these will also help make critical connections in the citywide bike network.

FAIRVIEW BRIDGE

We started construction of the Fairview Bridge Replacement project, a major milestone for this critical public safety and maintenance project.

SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL

Seventeen Safe Routes to School projects were built in Q3 alone! Safe Routes to school is a program that seeks to encourage more kids to walk and bike to school and improves safety in areas around schools for kids who walk and bike. The total number of Safe Routes to School projects for the year is now 27 – WOW!

TRANSIT SPOT IMPROVEMENTS

You’ve probably seen more red pavement around downtown, and maybe your bus stop saw some enhancements or upgrades, which are all part of the Transit Spot Improvements program that has exceeded its planned accomplishments this year, putting 27 spot improvements in the ground.

Look what our Levy Oversight Committee had to say!

We’ve continued to work with the Levy Oversight Committee to keep them informed along our way. Here’s what our Committee Co-Chair had to say!

“We were glad to see the arterial paving accomplishments noted in the 3rd Quarter Report. SDOT contractors and crews have already completed almost all the work scheduled for this year and even begun work on projects scheduled for next year. This kind of accelerated project delivery is critical to restoring and improving transportation infrastructure in our fast-growing city. Underspending in a few areas, though well explained in each case, needs to be monitored carefully to stay on track.”

Ron Posthuma and Betty Spieth-Croll, Co-Chairs

We’ve faced new challenges delivering the Northgate Bridge, inspiring us to work even harder to move forward.

The Northgate Bridge, which will improve connections over I-5 for people walking and biking to connect to the future light rail station at Northgate, has faced a few delays this year due to permitting. However, through this process, we’re only more determined to begin construction by the end of this year and working hard to move things forward. Sign up to receive project updates with the latest information on the Northgate Bridge webpage.

So far this year, we’ve invested $137M of your tax dollars in safety, maintenance, & mobility enhancements – up 30% from last year.

2019 continues to be the biggest year of levy delivery. In Q3 alone, we invested $51.3M in transportation enhancements, which 10% higher than Q3 last year and 36% higher than Q3 spending in 2017. We spent about $8M less than we initially planned for Q3 which is due to several key project delays that we’ve been talking about with the Levy Oversight Committee throughout the year. Check out the Q3 Report for more detail.

Want to know more about the Levy to Move Seattle Q3 Report?

We’re closely monitoring all programs, projects, and levy spending, and we regularly share information with the Levy Oversight Committee. The Q3 Report is the last progress update on the levy before we’ll publish the 2019 Annual Report next March. But, keep your eye here on the blog, where we post ongoing project and program updates so you can keep track of the work we’ll continue to do before the year’s over!

Read the full report or attend a Levy Oversight Committee meeting.

: Curb-ramp construction underway

: Two people walk on a newly installed sidewalk in Seattle

: Crews add new paint markings to a street in Seattle

: Newly constructed curb-ramp

Alaskan Way is open during construction – come check us out!

November 5, 2019 by Salma Siddick

Pedestrians at Yesler Way crosswalk which was reopened as soon as the City’s contractor started their work.

Yesler Way crosswalk was reopened before construction began on Monday

What’s happening?

As we prepare for the start of SR 99 tolling on November 9, we are working with the Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects to keep Alaskan Way open and accessible to drivers and pedestrians. This coordination is all part of the #SeattleSqueeze and all our partners are working together to make travel as smooth as possible.

Now that viaduct removal is nearly complete, the Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects can start building a new Alaskan Way in the footprint of the former viaduct. This is the start of an exciting new phase for our waterfront and brings us one step closer to new parks, paths and east-west connections.

Construction starts this week,with major utility work beginning between S. King and Marion streets, including replacing a mainline sewer that is nearly 20 feet deep and under water, replacing electrical duct banks and installing a new storm drainage system.

Come and visit!

The waterfront is open during construction, including two lanes in each direction on existing Alaskan Way during all peak hours of the day. For those walking or rolling to their destination, the City and our partners have reopened pedestrian routes near Colman Dock.

Pedestrians walking on sidewalk at Colman Dock

Washington State Ferries has reopened the west sidewalk near Colman Dock

Other pedestrian crossings east-west and north-south paths will remain open. The waterfront is open to all, including all modes of travel, businesses and residences. We will monitor signals and crossings, including pedestrian crossings and Alaskan Way traffic volumes and will make signal timing adjustments as needed.

The Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects is focused on keeping sight lines clear and pedestrian routes open

What’s next?

While construction is happening in some locations, other areas are about to reopen. Upcoming milestones in early 2020 include opening Columbia Street to transit service and opening the newly rebuilt Pier 62 to the public.

Pier 62 reopens in early 2020 as a flexible park space, complete with great views, a new floating dock, and increased light to nearshore salmon habitat

Looking ahead, new transit-only lanes will open on Alaskan Way in late 2021 between S. King and Columbia streets, completing the connection to 3rd Avenue for thousands of transit riders. The entire Waterfront Seattle Program will be complete in 2024. Learn more about Waterfront Seattle.

Find out about travel impacts using our new tool: dotMaps

November 4, 2019 by Niki Seligman

Who’s feeling the Seattle Squeeze? 🙋🏾‍♀️ There’s a tool for that!

We’re excited to share dotMaps – our project coordination tool – which shows you construction projects & events happening in your area.

What sets dotMaps apart from some of the other navigation aides you might currently use is that it shows you permitted construction work and special events in the city that you may need to avoid. These traffic impacts will only increase as we continue through the Seattle Squeeze.

One thing you should note is that when people apply for permits for construction projects and that work is approved, those projects will appear in dotMaps. However, construction schedules are complex (hello, rainy Seattle!) so work in an area may be permitted and approved by us (and therefore showing on the map) but not in progress. Even if work is not in progress, it’s still helpful to know where work has been permitted so you can adjust easily when work does start.

The Seattle Squeeze is a transition period in downtown through 2024. During this time, we’re working to make sure the city fits the needs of a growing population.

With so many construction projects, we’ll all need to change the way we get around. Channel your inner Sal! Use dotMaps to plan ahead & FlipYourTrip!

dotMaps helps you plan ahead. You can select an area to look at on the map and make custom alerts for that area. When a construction project or other event pops up, you’ll be notified. This tool will also help you adjust to traffic impacts and make changes to how you get around. We are all adjusting as our city grows, whether that means choosing a new mode of transportation (such as walking, biking, taking the bus or riding the light rail), carpooling, teleworking, or adjusting travel times. This tool will help you figure out whether these travel adjustments might be necessary.

dotMaps is easy to use – especially if you’re familiar with Google maps.

See if you can spot these steps in the dotMaps video above:

Search by an address or navigate using the map itself.
Choose from preset date rangers or enter custom ones.
Draw around the area on the map you’d like to see.
Choose whether you’d like updates about construction, special events, or both.
select how often you’d like to get those update (daily, weekly, or monthly)
enter the e-mail address where you want to see those updates
name the area you’ve selected and chosen updates for

You can manage your own subscriptions and can change how often you get notified or unsubscribe at any time. For more information, please call (206) 684-ROAD (7623) or email us at 684-ROAD@seattle.gov.

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