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Burke-Gilman Trail Detour and Improvements Open House

Work has already begun on construction projects to improve the Burke-Gilman Trail and the surrounding areas, and more construction is on the way. This includes the Montlake Triangle and Rainier Vista, Maple and Terry halls, the new Sound Transit Link light rail stations and power upgrades by Seattle City Light…. [ Keep reading ]

Happy Arbor Day Washington State!

One man’s enthusiasm and love of trees literally grew into millions of the tall woody-trunked plants across the nation and to Arbor Day celebrations across our state today! In the 1850’s J. Sterling Morton, a prominent Nebraska journalist and editor, planted the seeds for Arbor Day by advocating for the… [ Keep reading ]

Seven bridges retrofitted to rock ‘n roll!

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) operates and maintains more than 149 bridges across the city.  Each bridge provides a key link between our neighborhoods and business districts and helps keep goods and services moving throughout the city. Thanks to the voter approved Transportation Levy – Bridging the Gap (BTG)… [ Keep reading ]

Got a great idea fort a Safe Routes to School project?

We’re now taking applications for Safe Routes to School mini-grant projects The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is now accepting applications for mini-grants of up to $1,000 to fund projects that educate students about pedestrian and bicycle safety and encourage walking and biking to school. Making the choice to walk and… [ Keep reading ]

From Concrete to Soil, Cleaning Water the Natural Way

Forget the days of clunky concrete boxes along the street and say hello to lush planted areas! Not only do these planted areas beautify our communities, but they’re helping keep our environment clean, one drip at a time. Hidden within these planting strips are facilities called bioswales. What is a… [ Keep reading ]

A Greener City; A Greener Belltown

Fresh tulips at the Pike Place Market and the moments when our famous Seattle grey sky gives way to the sunshine are clear signs that spring is here. It’s the time you are reminded to start  planning for that garden in your backyard;  but you know you first have to figure out the… [ Keep reading ]

SDOT and Transit Agencies Work Together…
Like Peanut Butter and Jelly

Who does what in Seattle when it comes to transportation? It is not always easy to sort out. In general, King County Metro Transit provides bus service, and the Seattle Department of Transportation takes care of the streets. The two agencies work in tandem—like peanut butter and jelly—to provide a… Filed Under: SDOT, Transit

Urban Planners and Traffic Engineers for a Day!

About 45 folks gathered last week to help a team of professionals design a Festival Street for the heart of Georgetown.  The design workshop was a four hour long engagement between those who hold Georgetown near and dear (mostly business owners, employees, artists and residents) and the professional team of… [ Keep reading ]

What are Your Commute Benefits?

This month we’re focusing on commute options for getting to and from work. Earlier in the month we talked about how Washington State’s Commute Trip Reduction law was yielding great results, with Seattleites taking transit in record numbers. This week we thought we’d tell you a little more about the… [ Keep reading ]

The parklets are coming, the parklets are coming!

2014 Pilot Parklet Locations Selected After reviewing applications from businesses and community groups throughout Seattle, we’ve selected 10 new parklet hosts to participate in an extension of the Pilot Parklet Program. These hosts will work with us over the next several months to design and permit parklets for their neighborhoods… [ Keep reading ]