…a pothole? …damaged sidewalk? … parking sign that has fallen down? …vegetation overgrowth that blocks a driver’s line of sight? …chronic speeding on a residential street? The easiest way to report these kinds of non-emergency problems on a city street is to use the on-line Customer Request Form on SDOT’s Web… [ Keep reading ]
Spring is on the way…and starting the process for a painting a Painted Intersection or Street Mural in your neighborhood should be too! A street mural can be a great community builder. While it is not considered a traffic calming device, a mural can beautify your neighborhood and may… [ Keep reading ]
Never heard of a “Festival Street”? You’re not alone. Actually, it’s relatively new in that a recently adopted and published Director’s Rule officially lays out the details. The development of festival streets achieves a number of goals. First, a festival street promotes a sense of community in that it provides an… [ Keep reading ]
Residents often call the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) when “no parking” signs on easels appear on their street. They want to know why they are there, who placed them there, and the duration of the parking restriction. There are many purposes for “no parking” signs, such as for construction,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s first Rapid Ride Line, the C-line in West Seattle, is a joint transit improvements project of SDOT and King County Metro Transit. These improvements will create a faster, more reliable corridor for Metro’s new RapidRide buses. Construction for the C Line, which will begin service next fall, is moving… [ Keep reading ]
Residents often ask the Seattle Department of Transportation what work is planned for their street when they see some indication that work is being set up. It can take some sleuthing to identify exactly what is happening at that location. There are several places to look: Construction Map–You can find… [ Keep reading ]
The much-anticipated First Hill Streetcar Project will move into construction in April with the goal of being in service in Spring 2014. The public is invited to join the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) for two open houses to learn about the upcoming construction of the First Hill Streetcar project. … [ Keep reading ]
Last year, following direction given to us by the City Council and the Mayor’s Office, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) took a look at our policies for setting on-street parking rates. A key goal, agreed upon by the City Council and the Mayor’s Office, was to increase access to… [ Keep reading ]
Whether you punctuate it Presidents Day, President’s Day or Presidents’ Day, it’s a federal holiday. City of Seattle offices are closed today for the holiday and yes, parking is free! We will resume our regular blog posts tomorrow.
A cracked, uneven sidewalk is unsafe. This is a sidewalk that has since been repaired, on E Louisa Street. Tripping on a cracked, uneven sidewalk can result in serious injury. In Seattle, property owners are responsible for repairing the sidewalks next to their property, and the City is responsible… [ Keep reading ]
