Yesterday was Earth Day; but here in SDOT everyday is Earth Day! And that’s not just lip service; SDOT’s GreenDOT team and program ensure that we continually evaluate our work activities to reduce our impact on the environment. By following a four-step improvement model set forth internationally of “plan, do,… [ Keep reading ]
The Bridging the Gap (BTG) Levy Oversight Committee was established as part of the voter approved transportation levy in 2006. A dedicated group of 15 community members, the committee meets quarterly to track the progress of BTG and ensure that the program is delivering on the promises made to voters. … [ Keep reading ]
Have you taken a walk in your Seattle neighborhood lately to enjoy the early signs of spring? You may notice an occasional sweet smell that causes you to turn your head and search for the source. Or maybe you will round a corner to discover a cluster of bright red tulips along the sidewalk. Perhaps the best… [ Keep reading ]
This week we’ll be celebrating Earth Day and it just so happens that last week SDOT kicked off work on the NW Market/45th Street Priority Bus Corridor, a project that takes the city one step closer to a sustainable transportation system. Speedier, more reliable transit service means more people can… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle is aware that every choice matters. We also know that transportation is the largest source of pollution in the city and is an issue that impacts overall livability. This Sunday SDOT invites you to participate in Earth Day and help us make walking, biking and riding transit the best… [ Keep reading ]
Bridging the Gap and Neighborhood Projects Did you know that Bridging the Gap (BTG) provides $1.5 million a year to support the development of large neighborhood projects? The Neighborhood Street Fund (NSF) Large Project Program is funded through the voter approved BTG transportation levy, adopted by voters in 2006, and… [ Keep reading ]
Spring is here, so it’s time to get out those sneakers and start walking! No excuses either – Seattle remains the top “Walk Friendly” community in the nation by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC). The only “Platinum level community” Seattle tops a list of 23 other communities that have earned… [ Keep reading ]
New Traffic Control Manual Lays Out the Law The Seattle Department of Transportation recently published an updated version of the Traffic Control Manual for In-Street Work. SDOT’s Director, Peter Hahn, approved and adopted the new version with a Director’s Rule, which legally enforces the changes put forth in the… [ Keep reading ]
Guardrail and crash cushions? Be honest, when was the last time you thought about either of these two important safety devices that are found on many of Seattle’s roads? Who really thinks about them until they are needed? Good news! Your Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) thinks about them a… [ Keep reading ]
You may be familiar with SDOT’s Pothole Rangers, but there is another group of SDOT employees that is maintaining streets—they are SDOT’s own paving crews. When a pot of money—$ 2.7 million—became available last year from the sale of SDOT’s rubble yard, they put it to very good use… Filed Under: SDOT
