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Guardrail and Crash Cushions. Who knew?

Guardrail and crash cushions?  Be honest, when was the last time you thought about either of these two important safety devices that are found on many of Seattle’s roads?  Who really thinks about them until they are needed? Good news!  Your Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) thinks about them a… [ Keep reading ]

Once Around the Web: Watch It!

So many interesting and inspiring videos popped up this week – here are a few of the best: The Seattle Times and Bruce Gray of Sound Transit share an inside look at “Balto” working its way from the U District through to the Capitol Hill station.  That machine does so… [ Keep reading ]

Have you heard the Barb and Heather Talk Show?

Listen to our latest Podcasts series where Barbara and Heather talk about walking to the bus, how easy and cheap it is and you get extra free time to read, listen to music. Save time, money and hassle! Give it a try if you haven’t! I was walking to the… [ Keep reading ]

Bigger than a Pothole but Smaller than the
Usual Paving Project

  You may be familiar with SDOT’s Pothole Rangers, but there is another group of SDOT employees that is maintaining streets—they are SDOT’s own paving crews. When a pot of money—$ 2.7 million—became  available last year from the sale of SDOT’s rubble yard, they put it to very good use… Filed Under: SDOT

National Walking Day – SDOT Can Help You Get in Step

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 has been designated National Walking Day by the American Heart Association (AHA).  The association hopes to encourage more Americans to adopt active lifestyles and lower their risk for heart disease – the number one killer in the United States.  According to the AHA, walking has… [ Keep reading ]

City Seeking Artists to Create Art Interruptions for Sidewalks and Parks

Whether you’re a seasoned public artist or newbie, and you’re residing in Washington State, now’s your chance to help enliven Seattle’s sidewalks and parks! The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is partnering with Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs and Seattle Parks and Recreation on a project called… [ Keep reading ]