As you know, SDOT has been studying parking in Capitol Hill over the past year and we are preparing to implement new parking measures on certain streets. One of the more visible changes will be the expansion of two existing RPZs, Zones 4 and 21, in the next few months. Click… [ Keep reading ]
We just got some good news: Governor Gregoire signed the 2010 Transportation budget this week which includes funding from its Regional Mobility Grant program for the Rainier Avenue and Jackson Street Transit Improvements! The Rainier Avenue Transit Improvement project will improve speed and reliability for transit service within the Southeast Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
How can Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) save trees in Seattle? Read on! GPR, historically used by SDOT to locate underground structures, tested positive by SDOT Urban Forestry for its potential to find tree roots! The idea, from a student in a class on tree protection , inspired SDOT landscape architect… [ Keep reading ]
On Tuesday, March 23rd, more than 70 people gathered for the unveiling of Seattle Mural Art’s latest masterpiece located in a storefront on Aurora Avenue North. The mural, funded by Sustainable Green Lake and Greenwood Aurora Involved Neighbors (GAIN), was installed to help Aurora gain a competitive edge in tough… [ Keep reading ]
Saturday, March 27, you’ll have a chance to get a jump on Earth Day and help make West Seattle a little greener! The Seattle Department of Transportation, together with the Rotary Club of West Seattle and several troops of West Seattle Boy Scouts of America will be greening up Fauntleroy… [ Keep reading ]
Since September 2009, SDOT contractor C.A. Carey Construction Company has been tackling the daunting task of completely reconstructing Fourth Avenue between South Jackson Street and Olive Way. After months of working hard, enduring torrential downpours and living with daily traffic congestion, the Fourth Avenue repaving project is nearing completion, and… [ Keep reading ]
Have you been thinking about changing your commute and leaving the car at home more? Well, to add to the benefits of lower gas expenses, less traffic stress, less carbon emissions, and more exercise, you have a chance to win a trip to Hawaii, for a few more days…. [ Keep reading ]
The Phase II construction portion of the Ship Canal Trail is broken into two parts, and part one has reached substantial completion. Construction on this phase of the trail extension began in February 2010. The project has extended the multi-use trail along the south side of the Ship Canal from 6th… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle has a robust transit program that is focused on making transit an easier choice for getting around the city. SDOT manages the public right of way, so we work to ensure that streets, sidewalks, and paths are well maintained to and serve transit and transit users well. You may… [ Keep reading ]
A new and improved version of the popular Seattle bike map is hot off the press. The 2010 maps are more intuitive; provide additional information such as bike shops, schools, libraries, farmers markets, streetcar stations, and light rail stations; and include new bike facilities built last year. In 2009 SDOT… [ Keep reading ]
