This past week the NE Northgate Way & 5th Avenue NE Intersection and Pedestrian Improvements Project wrapped up with crews pouring concrete for the new sidewalks at each corner of the intersection. A remaining punch list item is adjusting the new signal to respond to actual traffic conditions. The majority of… [ Keep reading ]
Just use it! Use it on the bus, use it on the light rail – you can even use it on the Sounder commuter rail. In fact, if you have an Epurse loaded to your card, you can even use it on the ferry. It’s as easy as 1, 2,… [ Keep reading ]
The project to rebuild much of Delridge Way SW between SW Orchard and SW Roxbury streets began nearly one month ago, and this weekend crews tackle the the Delridge/Henderson intersection. To reduce impacts to the traveling public the plan is to complete intersection reconstructions in one weekend each – working… [ Keep reading ]
The Bridging the Gap (BTG) Transportation levy, passed by Seattle voters in 2006, is a nine-year program targeting transportation maintenance and improvement projects. The program has set aggressive goals each year and 2013 will be no different. This year the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will undertake major asphalt and… [ Keep reading ]
Did you know…? Americans are driving more miles and sitting in more traffic than ever before. It’s taking a toll on roads. But luckily…! Study: People Who Bike or Walk to Work Enjoy Their Commutes the Most, Are Happier So I guess we all need one of these…! It’s a… [ Keep reading ]
The Bridging the Gap (BTG) Levy Oversight Committee was established as part of the voter approved transportation levy in 2006. A dedicated group of 15 community members, the committee meets quarterly to track the progress of BTG and ensure that the program is delivering on the promises made to… [ Keep reading ]
Now that you ride your bike to work and for fun, you want to know what parking options are available, right? Thanks to the Bridging the Gap (BTG) transportation initiative, passed by voters in 2006, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has been working to install bicycle parking across… [ Keep reading ]
The City’s Neighborhood Street Fund (NSF) Large Project Program received 86 project applications for the third and final round of funding from the voter approved Bridging the Gap (BTG) Transportation levy. This levy, adopted by voters in 2006, provides $4.5M every three years to select, design and construct larger neighborhood… [ Keep reading ]
This past summer, bicycle riders of all ages and abilities were invited to take online surveys and to use the online mapping tool to identify improvements they desired for Seattle’s bicycle facilities. The 17-question survey was translated into seven languages and 3,500+ people, representing all Seattle zip codes… [ Keep reading ]
The Bridging the Gap (BTG) transportation levy program just wrapped up its sixth year of work. BTG is a nine-year, $365 million levy that is working to address years of deferred maintenance to aging infrastructure. Approved by voters in 2006, BTG enables much-needed work by the Seattle Department… [ Keep reading ]
