Sometimes people ask: “How can I get a 4-way stop installed?” Below is some basic info on how SDOT decides where 4-way stop signs are appropriate. SDOT only adds stop signs where accidents or other data show that drivers are not observing the right-of-way rule under State law. Stop signs… [ Keep reading ]
We know you’ve been wanting to make some changes. You’ve talked about getting more walking in your life. Or maybe you want to start using your bike for short trips in your neighborhood. The Walk Bike Ride Challenge is here with incentives and encouragement to help you make it happen. … [ Keep reading ]
The Aurora Traffic Safety Project has been working to reduce collisions on Aurora Avenue North since June of 2009. With one year’s worth of collision data now processed, we’ve been able to assess the performance of the project to date. And we have good news to report! When compared to… [ Keep reading ]
Work is going well on 15th Avenue NE, especially considering crews are completely reconstructing a street that commonly carries 16,000 vehicles daily while maintaining car, truck, bicycle and pedestrian traffic! Pedestrians will be well-served by the end result, with new curb ramps and curb bulbs; widened sidewalks at bus zones; a new… [ Keep reading ]
Bridging the Gap is a transportation maintenance and improvement program approved by voters in 2006. It allows SDOT to make investments in needed infrastructure improvements. On 15th Avenue South in the Beacon Hill neighborhood these funds helped improve conditions for drivers, bikers and pedestrians. In conjunction with repaving 15th Avenue South between Beacon… [ Keep reading ]
Just in case you haven’t heard…as of February 5, King County Metro dropped its restriction on loading bikes on buses at transit stops in downtown Seattle’s Ride Free Area. They tested this over the last year and evaluated that safety, operation, and on-time performance were not affected. So that means… [ Keep reading ]
