Since January 2009, SDOT’s Community Parking Program has been engaging the First Hill neighborhood to study parking and develop ways to make it better. We’ve been going to neighborhood meetings, have hosted a walking tour and open house, and have hit the streets going door to door to chat with… [ Keep reading ]
After a successful first round of open houses on the First Hill Streetcar in December, SDOT is happy to host a second set this week. If you want to learn more about the proposed alternatives, see what kinds of comments we’ve received so far, and have your questions answered you… [ Keep reading ]
If you are interested in knowing more about when to expect SDOT construction projects, we’ve got a calendar for that. In addition to providing traffic advisories via Twitter, we prepare a construction “look ahead” calendar. Details are provided based on location in the city and impacts you can expect. Check… [ Keep reading ]
The Westlake Transportation Hub is getting a well-deserved facelift to improve pedestrian, bike, and transit access in downtown Seattle. SDOT plans to construct a new pedestrian and bicycle-friendly plaza at the current terminus of the Seattle Streetcar by closing one block of Westlake Ave to traffic between Olive Way and… [ Keep reading ]
If you’ve been traveling near the South Spokane Street and 4th Avenue South area, you’ve likely noticed some rubble…and something missing. The old 4th Avenue South ramp, off of the West Seattle Bridge – with its precarious 90 degree turn – is no more (or at least in chunks and… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT Staff along with many other city agencies will be on hand to discuss the department’s budget plans Sunday, January 31, at the 2010 Citizen’s Budget Conference on the third floor of the Seattle Center House from Noon until 5:00pm. Mayor Mike McGinn and City Council Budget Chair, Jean Godden,… [ Keep reading ]
…So do we and we’re here to help fill them. SDOT’s street crews respond to requests to fill potholes regularly and try to get to requests quickly. You can report a pothole online here or by calling 206-684-ROAD (7623).
Southeast Seattle’s Chief Sealth Trail is about to be extended. This will be the newest addition to our regional trail system. It will be built entirely along the northern portion of the City Light Transmission lines corridor from Beacon Ave S to S Angeline Street/15th Avenue S. Construction is estimated… [ Keep reading ]
King County Metro has announced plans to equip all of its buses with new bike racks designed to hold three bikes instead of the current racks that only hold two. Installation is scheduled to be complete by Spring 2010. The new racks are a little different from the current racks… [ Keep reading ]
To address the economic downturn, city employees will be taking unpaid furlough days to help with the city’s budget. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will participate by splitting the furloughing of its staff between two days in each furlough period. Please expect to see reduced staffing at SDOT on… [ Keep reading ]
