Wednesday, April 4, 2012 has been designated National Walking Day by the American Heart Association (AHA). The association hopes to encourage more Americans to adopt active lifestyles and lower their risk for heart disease – the number one killer in the United States. According to the AHA, walking has… [ Keep reading ]
Whether you’re a seasoned public artist or newbie, and you’re residing in Washington State, now’s your chance to help enliven Seattle’s sidewalks and parks! The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is partnering with Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs and Seattle Parks and Recreation on a project called… [ Keep reading ]
Spring is on the calendar, and in the air as well. More people are using bicycles for transportation than ever before. Expect to see more bicyclists on the road as temperatures moderate and daylight lingers. Start with the basics of: proper helmet fit, comfortable but not loose clothing, and a… [ Keep reading ]
Looking for an easy walk or bike ride? Try the Duwamish Trail, approximately two-and-a-half miles along the west side of the Duwamish River in West Seattle. It’s a wonderfully flat trail, starting from the lower South Spokane Street Bridge, following West Marginal Way Southwest, southward to the First Avenue South… Filed Under: Biking, Pedestrians, SDOT
Important Open House Thursday This Thursday, March 29, King County Metro Transit, Sound Transit, Community Transit and the City of Seattle are hosting an important open house on the elimination of the bus Ride Free Area (RFA) in downtown Seattle. The meeting will be held from 4 – 6:30 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]
A powerful idea is spreading across the world. It goes by many names. “Ciclovia” in Bogota. “Plages” in Paris. “Sunday Streets” in San Francisco “Summer Streets” in New York City and Seattle The idea is simple—open a city street for several hours for people to stroll, bike, shop and just… [ Keep reading ]
(Monday – Friday SDOT sends out a compilation of local and national transportation news links. If you’d like to subscribe (or unsubscribe) to the list, just send an email to allie.gerlach@seattle.gov and I’ll take care of it for you. ) Here’s a sampling of some of the more interesting transportation… [ Keep reading ]
Airport Way S Viaduct Rehabilitation Project Update: Airport Way South is a heavily traveled arterial, important to businesses, freight operations, the Port of Seattle, commuters, cyclists, and residents of Georgetown and the surrounding area. With over 13,000 vehicles traveling on Airport Way South daily, the Airport Way S viaduct, built… [ Keep reading ]
When a Metro, Sound Transit, or other transit bus driver signals that the bus is reentering the flow of traffic, other drivers must yield the right-of-way. The same goes for a streetcar or a Metro trolley bus. Many drivers do not seem to know this traffic regulation, or they choose to ignore… Filed Under: SDOT
Monday through Friday, SDOT sends out a compilation of local and national transportation related news links. If you’d like to subscribe (or unsubscribe) to the list, just send an email to allie.gerlach@seattle.gov Here’s a sampling of some of the more interesting transportation news stories out there this week: 10.4 billion trips… [ Keep reading ]
