Distracted drivers account for more than 1000 collisions per year on Seattle streets – that’s 1000 completely preventable collisions. We should all put our phones away when we get in the car but also understand that distracted driving incliudes more than just cell phone use. Eating food, putting on makeup, or looking… [ Keep reading ]
Many of us seem to think that we are somehow uniquely capable of multi-tasking while driving. That’s simply not true and collision data proves it. In Seattle, more than 1,000 crashes are caused by inattention or distraction every year – that’s more than 1,000 completely preventable collisions! Driving requires the… [ Keep reading ]
People across Seattle are gearing up for this weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration and we’d like to remind everyone that making transportation arrangements before you imbibe is an essential component of the party planning process. Luckily, we’re here to help! Earlier this week, Mayor McGinn highlighted several transportation alternatives to… [ Keep reading ]
Today the City of Seattle launches the first edition of the Super Safe comic series at the Emerald City Comicon (March 1 – 3, Washington State Convention Center). The comic is being released as part of the City’s Road Safety Action Plan and Be Super Safe Seattle campaign… [ Keep reading ]
If you’ve been reading this blog this month then you know that we’ve been writing a lot about how transit is a convenient and viable travel choice in Seattle in anticipation of the launch of our Transit Master Plan. An integral component of our plan to provide fast and reliable transit service is our… [ Keep reading ]
Over the past two years SDOT has been in the process of developing a Transit Master Plan (TMP) to develop short- and long-term policies, programs, and projects resulting in a high-quality transit system that is easier, more effective, and more enjoyable for Seattle residents, visitors, and employees. We’re currently putting… [ Keep reading ]
Passengers wondering when their Metro bus will pick them up have a new tool at Third Avenue and James Street. Today, SDOT and the King County Courthouse partnered to install a real time bus arrival sign at the northbound stop. The sign faces directly onto the bustling Third Avenue… [ Keep reading ]
The use of cell phones while driving is a primary offense in Washington State yet it’s not hard to spot drivers ignoring the law and putting themselves and others at risk. Talking or texting while driving could leavve you with a $124 ticket from law enforcement or much worse. Inattention is a top… [ Keep reading ]
One of SDOT’s top priorities is to keep the public informed about construction, road conditions, special events, upcoming projects, and anything else that might impact your lives and we have a number of avenues to keep you in the loop. For starters, our website is full of extremely useful information. … [ Keep reading ]
SDOT crews took advantage of last week’s phenomenal weather to make repairs to an important pedestrian and bicycle link in North Delridge. This short segment of trail connects the Delridge neighborhood to Spokane Street and the Alki Trail. This is a popular route for bikers, runners, and walkers. Prior… [ Keep reading ]
