The Seattle Department of Transportation hopes everyone enjoys a happy and safe Labor Day weekend and we’d like to remind everyone to plan ahead if you plan to drink. If you’re going to party, be sure to select a designated driver who will remain sober and get you home safely. Don’t take… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT, the Port of Seattle, West Seattle Bike Connections, BNSF, Ballard Oil, the Cascade Bicycle Club, and others have joined forces for a Bike & Truck Safety Fair on September 6th. Bike riders, truckers, and anyone interested in safe streets is encouraged to attend. The event will feature bike-truck blind spot… [ Keep reading ]
We know that the vast majority of crashes on Seattle streets are the result of preventable behaviors, like speeding, distraction, and impairment. It’s up to every one of us to make Seattle’s streets the safest in the country. We encourage you to do your part and to also talk with… [ Keep reading ]
Earlier this week, Mayor Mike McGinn and City Traffic Engineer Dongho Chang announced four proposals for improving road safety by restriping Northeast 75th Street near Nathan Eckstein Middle School. The proposals were developed in partnership between the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and community residents in response to concerns raised… [ Keep reading ]
Crashes often increase in July and August in Seattle. Nationwide, Independence Day is often referred to as one of the ‘Seven Deadly Days’ on our streets (along with other notorious nights like New Years Eve) while June, July, and August are sometimes called the ‘100 Deadly Days’ for young drivers…. [ Keep reading ]
Grist, the Seattle-based environmental news and commentary site, recently unveiled a fantastic new video about cycling in urban environements. The streets of Seattle were cast to play the role of “urban environment” with a strong supporting performance from none other than Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn! The video is not really aimed at “mustachioed hipsters on their superbad… [ Keep reading ]
Many of us are cheat while driving. We’ve become accustomed to dirving five miles per hour over the speed limit thinking that we won’t get pulled over by law enforcement at that speed. And while we here at SDOT work to calm traffic and our partners at the Seattle Police Department… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Transportation hopes everyone enjoys a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend and we’d like to remind everyone to plan ahead if you plan to drink. If you’re going to party, be sure to select a designated driver who will remain sober and get you home safely…. [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Police Department is stepping up efforts to enforce our state’s distracted driving laws. By now, most people should know that using a handheld mobile device while driving is a primary offense in Washington. Whether you’re talking on the phone or texting while driving, law enforcement can and will… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Transportation hopes everyone enjoys a happy and safe Cinco de Mayo weekend and we’d like to remind everyone to plan ahead if you plan to drink. If you’re going to party, be sure to select a designated driver who will remain sober and get you home safely. Don’t… [ Keep reading ]
