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Washington State’s new bicycle “Safety Stop” law allows people biking to treat stops signs as yield signs with some exceptions.

September 30, 2020

Summary On October 1, Washington State’s new bicycle “Safety Stop” law allows people biking to treat stop signs as yield signs, with a couple of important exceptions. People biking must still fully stop at stoplights, stop signs on school buses, and stop signs at railroad crossings. This also doesn’t change the rules of the road for… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Bikeshare, Biking, Safety, Scooters, SDOT, Vision Zero

Today, Mayor Durkan released her 2021 Proposed Budget; while SDOT faces hard choices, commitment to equity remains steadfast and majority of projects and priorities remain on track.

September 29, 2020

Summary While SDOT faces budget challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and specific declining revenues, SDOT’s commitments to equity and justice remain steadfast and the majority of projects and priorities remain on track. Economic Impacts: SDOT is facing significant declines in projected revenues for 2020 and 2021, with a total funding gap of $85 million. Public… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: SDOT

Weekly Update: West Seattle High Rise Bridge Stabilization

September 28, 2020

Every Monday, we’re posting a blog to keep you informed about our progress to stabilize the bridge, our efforts to address traffic and mobility, and other items related to the West Seattle High-Rise Bridge closure. In this week’s update: High-Rise Bridge Stabilization Update Community Task Force Meeting Recap Traffic Alert:… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: SDOT, Traffic and Construction, West Seattle Bridge

As we hit the 6-month mark of the West Seattle Bridge closure, the Community Task Force met for the 9th time, and we shared an update on our plans for West Marginal Way.

September 25, 2020

Summary West Seattle High-Rise Bridge stabilization work is continuing, and stay tuned for video in an upcoming blog. The Low Bridge Subcommittee is almost fully formed, and will meet for the first time next week. We shared updates on the cost-benefit analysis: how we’ll be measuring attributes, and the three categories of risks we’re keeping top of mind. … [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Community Involvement, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, West Seattle Bridge

Autumn is here, and we’re all in this together. It’s time to rake your leaves & cut back overgrown vegetation on your sidewalks & planting strips!

September 25, 2020

Summary It’s everyone’s responsibility for maintaining sidewalks, planting strip areas, and vegetation near where they live or own a business – and it’s the law per the Seattle Municipal Code. Clearing leaves keeps the sidewalk safe and accessible. Blocked gutters are also all of our responsibility. How to tell if you’re in compliance with SMC, and … [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, SDOT, Trees and Vegetation, Winter Weather

Crossing the street in Lake City will soon be much safer at several intersections, starting with NE 125th St and 28th Ave NE

September 24, 2020

Summary Safety is our number one priority, and in Lake City – the home of Lake City Way, one of the busiest arterial routes in Northeast Seattle – we’re making important safety improvements. NE 125th St and 28th Ave NE saw tragic loss of life last year, and we’re building improvements at this and a nearby intersection earlier than planned… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Community Involvement, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Signals, Traffic and Construction, Vision Zero

Weekly Update: West Seattle High-Rise Bridge Stabilization

September 21, 2020

In this week’s update: High-Rise Bridge Stabilization New Speed Radar Signs on Sylvan Way SW Reconnect West Seattle Implementation Plan Next West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force Meeting (Watch the meeting live on September 23 at 12 PM) Traffic Alert: 1st Ave S and Olson Pl SW paving High-Rise Bridge Stabilization Kraemer North America, our contractor… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: SDOT, Traffic and Construction, West Seattle Bridge

The Mayor just announced free Stay Healthy Block Permits, adding to the recent success of Stay Healthy and Keep Moving Streets!

September 21, 2020

UPDATE – OCTOBER 20, 2020 Stay Healthy Block Permits are now open to all Seattle residents, in addition to nonprofits and community organizations! Stay Healthy Block Permits are also now available through November 30, 2020. Previously, this initial evaluation period ended October 19, 2020. The Stay Healthy Streets have been very popular… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: SDOT

Calling all streetcar riders! The South Lake Union Streetcar resumes service this Saturday, Sept. 19.

September 18, 2020

Get ready – the Seattle South Lake Union Streetcar line will resume operations September 19! Service was suspended back in March for the South Lake Union Streetcar line in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we’re excited to get riders back on track during our revised service hours. These service hours will be: SOUTH LAKE UNION Monday – Friday Saturday Sunday Hours 6 AM – 9 PM 7 AM – 9 PM … [ Keep reading ]

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With your help, we’ve completed the Reconnect West Seattle Implementation Plan!

September 17, 2020

At the eighth West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force meeting, we shared an update on the Reconnect West Seattle Implementation Plan! THANK YOU to 17,000+ of you who responded to the Reconnect West Seattle survey and Neighborhood Prioritization Ballots! Based on your feedback and our ongoing community engagement, we’ve finalized the Reconnect West Seattle Implementation Plan. … [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: SDOT