Trees and landscapes help make our city one of the most beautiful in the world! As summer and warmer temperatures approach, we wanted to provide an update on the progress our Urban Forestry Division is making, regarding their tree and landscaping programs, thanks to Bridging the Gap (BTG). In the… [ Keep reading ]
If you walked by Jackson Plaza at King Street Station last week you may have noticed some work going on around the planters. The Rebar artist group ( https://rebargroup.org/ ) has been working on installing their interactive light artwork called “Seattlight.” They are still hard at work behind… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT received some very exciting news June 19 when the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced that the Mercer West project was awarded $14 million from the Transportation Infrastructure Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant program. This critical piece of funding will allow the city to begin construction on the $98… [ Keep reading ]
You’ve no doubt heard the slogan “three days three ways” advising all citizens to prepare to survive for three days after a disaster. Here in the northwest that disaster may well be the “big one” – the major earthquake that geologists have been predicting; in fact, they say we are… [ Keep reading ]
Q. What drinks 20 gallons at a time? A. A newly planted tree. So, “fill ‘er up!” Watering is essential to sustain newly planted trees until their roots are well established. The best way to water a tree is to let the water soak in slowly and deeply, to… [ Keep reading ]
Did you know that we are working hard to make Seattle more pedestrian friendly and provide alternative options for getting around? Thanks to Bridging the Gap (BTG), the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) developed a Pedestrian Master Plan in 2008 and is working hard to implement that plan. Making a… [ Keep reading ]
On June 8th, SDOT’s Safe Routes to School Coordinator led students and staff at Van Asselt Elementary School in a celebration of the successful conclusion of a walk to school campaign. The campaign included Walk to School Week where the youngsters were encouraged to walk or bike to school. … [ Keep reading ]
Seattle has more than 2,200 miles of sidewalk across the entire city. While adjacent property owners are responsible for maintaining sidewalks, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) repairs sidewalks that are damaged by City assets (such as trees) or that pose a safety concern. Thanks to Bridging the Gap (BTG)… [ Keep reading ]
When the city took over King Street Station in 2008, the Jackson plaza was a deserted parking lot with security fencing lining both sides of the plaza. While researching historic documents for the station rehabilitation, SDOT came upon photos that showed the plaza with a three globe lamp fixture… [ Keep reading ]
What ‘s 5″ by 4 1/4 “, weather and tear proof, and can take you all over Seattle? It may sound sort of like an Orca card, but if you guessed the latest version of SDOT’s Seattle Bike Map, you are correct! Designed to fit neatly into a pocket or backpack,… [ Keep reading ]
