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Come Play in the Street…SDOT Celebrates PARK(ing) Day

See how livable city streets are when they are opened to people. This Friday, September 18, from 9AM to 3PM SDOT is participating in an annual, one-day, global event where people collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spots into public parks. Join us in: Ballard where two parking spots in front… [ Keep reading ]

Reliable Traffic Information is Possible!

Living in a major city often means regular growth in population, urban density, significant dependence on automobiles, and traffic congestion. Besides being an absolute pain for drivers, traffic congestion makes our roads less efficient, increases travel time, air pollution, and fuel consumption. We look for ways to combat traffic and… [ Keep reading ]

Skip Thursday’s Happy Hour…Let’s Talk Parking!

                          You know that parking is a premium on Capitol Hill and First Hill. We know it too. That’s why SDOT’s Community Parking Program is actively engaging with residents, businesses, and community groups in these neighborhoods to figure… [ Keep reading ]

Improving the Pedestrian Path in Magnolia

SDOT has been improving the pedestrian experience in the Magnolia neighborhood. Last year, the north side of the 3200 block of West McGraw was largely repaired. This year, the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce was awarded Neighborhood Street Funds (NSF) to continue repairing the sidewalk across the street. This project was… [ Keep reading ]

Hickory, Dickory, Dock…the Mayor Restarts the Clock!

This past Tuesday Mayor Greg Nickels led the official restarting of King Street Station’s clocks, marking in part, the completion of the first phase of the restoration program. Members of the press gathered on the 11th floor of the station’s 245 foot clock tower to capture the first movements of… [ Keep reading ]

Restoring a Seattle Landmark

Preserving and improving our transportation network and facilities is important to SDOT. King Street Station is one of Seattle’s oldest and most treasured transportation facilities and has been under restoration since 2008. The restoration project aims to maintain the station, and enhance it, as a gateway for the millions of… [ Keep reading ]

Slow Down! Children Ahead!

Making the streets safe for everyone is a priority, especially near our community centers and schools. SDOT works to calm traffic on streets where speeding has become a problem and the community has voiced its concern. This was the case on both Mary Avenue NW and 14th Avenue NW between… [ Keep reading ]

Change Your Commute and Get a Reward

                  We received a question from one of our readers inquiring about tax incentives for local businesses that encourage their employees to use mass transit and forms of transportation other than single occupant vehicles. Since there were several resources to share, we… [ Keep reading ]

Improving Your Walk Home – 35th Ave S

Thanks to the Bridging the Gap levy pedestrians are finding it easier to get around Seattle.  More than 10 blocks of new sidewalk have been constructed this year, most of the work is happening in SE Seattle.  The new sidewalks are helping connect schools, businesses, community centers, transit and light… [ Keep reading ]

Making Transportation Options Accessible

Lots of transportation changes are happening in Southeast Seattle. Link light rail, Metro bus route restructuring, along with new sidewalks, bike facilities, and parking regulations are all contributing to building a community where there are more choices for getting around. SDOT recognizes the importance of making sure people have the… [ Keep reading ]