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 ]
If you are a regular SDOT blog reader you know the city launched its Be Super Safe, Seattle! campaign last summer. You might have also read about our Safety Elves and how easily collisions in the Center City can be avoided during the holiday season. Today we wanted to share… [ Keep reading ]
City offices are closed today. We will resume our blog posts tomorrow. The Seattle Department of Transportation wishes you a very happy and safe holiday! Please don’t drink and drive or drive distracted – turn off the cell phone and be aware of others on the road, whether they are… [ Keep reading ]
Guardrail and crash cushions are two items that we give little thought to until we need them. And hopefully, you will never need them. You can be assured your friends at the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) have given them a lot of thought and a lot of care. Thanks… [ Keep reading ]
