Work on the Spokane Street Viaduct Widening Project remains on schedule, with the focus for 2011 on completion of the new First Avenue S on/off-ramp as well as the new widened portion of the upper roadway. Crews are building the upper deck out 41 feet to the north – and of… [ Keep reading ]
Healthy trees can minimize surface erosion and stabilize soils. During prolonged periods of heavy rain, soil properties on steep slopes and other areas can change to such a degree that even healthy trees can uproot. Trees may also be part of larger slides which affect all… [ Keep reading ]
We here at the SDOT Blog have written numerous stories about sidewalk construction, pedestrian improvement projects, and crosswalk installations built by our annual programs responsible for implementing the Pedestrian Master Plan. But we’ve yet to highlight alternative processes for making improvements in your neighborhood despite the fact that the City… [ Keep reading ]
Work is now underway on the project to reconstruct the majority of 15th Avenue NE in the University District – from NE Pacific Street to NE 55th Street. The final product will improve pedestrian access by widening sidewalks at bus zones, adding curb ramps and curb bulbs and installing a new marked crosswalk… [ Keep reading ]
The Elliott Bay Seawall Project is exploring options to replace Seattle’s aging seawall, and the project team would like to hear from you! Interactive open house (a kid-friendly event) Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., public drop in Location: The Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way… [ Keep reading ]
There’s been a lot happening at King Street Station lately. People often stop to take in the view of cranes raising steel, welding, concrete trucks pouring, digging, jack hammering, and more. SDOT recently received a fine compliment for King Street Station when local freelance concept artist, designer, and illustrator Mark Selander stopped by to… [ Keep reading ]
The end of the year data shows continued ridership growth on the South Lake Union Streetcar. There were over half a million riders in 2010, a 15 percent increase over 2009, and 25 percent greater than ridership in 2008, the first full year of operation. The gains were driven… [ Keep reading ]
In 2010 SDOT built 15 blocks of sidewalks and installed 20 miles of new bike lanes and sharrows through the Bridging the Gap Transportation Levy. But before crews can apply fresh paint to streets or turn any dirt, SDOT planners must select locations for these new facilities. Guided by the… [ Keep reading ]
As we embark on the New Year, SDOT has a hefty “To Do” list to make transportation improvements, regardless of travel mode, all across the City of Seattle. Projects kicking off with construction in just the first quarter alone include Dexter Avenue North and Georgetown Streets paving as well as… [ Keep reading ]
