Recently, construction crews started excavation work for the inbound track on Broadway. This will prepare the roadway for the installation of track from Howell to Pine streets. Below are some interesting photos to illustrate the work. The rail is delivered in 60-foot long segments called “sticks.” Each weighs about one… [ Keep reading ]
King Street Station now boasts a new, improved ticket and baggage area, upgrading the facility to meet the present and future needs of rail and bus passengers to better serve Amtrak’s customers. The area features new terrazzo flooring, salvaged marble wall panels, refurbished wood doors and upgraded lighting. New baggage… [ Keep reading ]
Do you recall Seattle’s central waterfront way back when? Remember the seawall being built? Have memories of important or special times, people, or events? The City of Seattle continues collecting stories to commemorate the history of the waterfront and seawall. Sharing your story is easy! Call 1-877-633-2420 toll-free to… [ Keep reading ]
Spring showers and Summer Streets brought soggy fun to Alki. After a series of sunny weekends, mother nature let loose with some rain, but it did not stop those who came out from having a great time. Over 30 volunteers and SDOT staff helped open the street and keep it… [ Keep reading ]
The hard to miss 26-foot tall, 5.5 ton statue of Anubis, protector of the afterlife – Anupu or Inpu to ancient Egyptians – arrived last week at King Street Station’s Jackson Plaza to announce the much awaited Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs exhibit at Pacific Science Center, opening… [ Keep reading ]
Watch our awesome new video explaining the purpose of green bike lanes, green bike boxes and how to use them. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has been installing these facilities over the past couple of years to encourage more cycling by creating a safe, more comfortable road environment. The… [ Keep reading ]
If you’ve been watching the Mercer Corridor Project’s active construction in South Lake Union, you may have recently noticed some new “Greenroads Pilot Project” signs. Greenroads, a third-party rating system managed by the Greenroads Foundation, is a collection of best practices in roadway design and construction, much like the LEED… [ Keep reading ]
How many ways can you travel to Seattle Center – by electric vehicle, bicycle, scooter, Monorail, bus, walking, and boat? The choice you make affects your health, our ecology and the future of transportation. Come play, talk and learn about our shared future and explore the connections among the transportation,… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle’s 2012 Summer Streets program kicks off in Ballard and Alki this weekend, providing Seattleites an opportunity to enjoy local streets in a different way. The city is partnering with Cascade Bicycle Club to transform the heart of Ballard into a bike block party. As the first… [ Keep reading ]
A new online treasure is now available. Whether you are a frequent rider, average rider, or occasional rider, your guide to navigating Seattle by bike has arrived. Seattleites are familiar with our popular print bike maps (118,500 maps were distributed in 2011) and now you can plan your trip using… [ Keep reading ]
