SDOT now has a better system of counting bike trips that provides a more accurate picture of bicycle travel in Seattle. The new program, started last year, is part of the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project. The program conducts almost 10 times as many counts per year as were conducted… [ Keep reading ]
Summer in Seattle could arrive any day now (no really, it’s almost July!) and it’s a great time to get outside and get active. Whether you’re new to Seattle or sight-seeing with out-of-town guests, the best way to see the city isn’t through the windshield of a car whizzing down… [ Keep reading ]
Neighborhood greenways are new to Seattle. The name suggests a park; but it’s not a park. It’s more of a pathway and so far there’s only one of it’s kind in Seattle, though admittedly the “kind” is not fully defined yet. Regardless, the family is growing, starting with a neighborhood greenway in… [ Keep reading ]
As we say goodbye to Bike Month aka May 2012, maybe you need to reward yourself with something cool for your bike! Here are a few suggestions from around the web: It seemed like a joke at first, but the Hövding airbag bike helmet, is real and currently for sale… [ Keep reading ]
What ‘s 5″ by 4 1/4 “, weather and tear proof, and can take you all over Seattle? It may sound sort of like an Orca card, but if you guessed the latest version of SDOT’s Seattle Bike Map, you are correct! Designed to fit neatly into a pocket or backpack,… [ Keep reading ]
As the school year draws to a close, the Seattle Department of Transportation’s (SDOT) Safe Routes to School program is gearing up to make needed improvements at elementary schools across the city. Earlier this year during spring break, SDOT improved the walking route to TOPS K-8. This summer, walking routes… [ Keep reading ]
Spring showers and Summer Streets brought soggy fun to Alki. After a series of sunny weekends, mother nature let loose with some rain, but it did not stop those who came out from having a great time. Over 30 volunteers and SDOT staff helped open the street and keep it… [ Keep reading ]
Did you know SDOT is updating the city’s Bicycle Master Plan? We’ve been visiting community events and collecting comments through an online survey and interactive mapping tool. There is still time to share what bicycle issues matter the most to you and where you make, or would like to make,… [ Keep reading ]
With construction to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct well underway, travel for bicycle commuters has not been easy, as both SDOT and WSDOT are keenly aware. We know many bicycle commuters travel East Marginal Way South/Alaskan Way South between the stadium area and South Spokane Street and the swing bridge… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle’s 2012 Summer Streets program kicks off in Ballard and Alki this weekend, providing Seattleites an opportunity to enjoy local streets in a different way. The city is partnering with Cascade Bicycle Club to transform the heart of Ballard into a bike block party. As the first… [ Keep reading ]
