SDOT’s Safe Routes to School program has completed three projects that will significantly improve walking routes to schools. One block from Concord Elementary School in the South Park neighborhood, SDOT completed a crossing improvement that connects Concord Elementary School with the new Cesar Chavez Park and the heart of the… [ Keep reading ]
Thanks for all of the thoughtful input! Because so many comments have been received, we need more than two days to consider them. Part of our process will include convening a small group of bicycle and freight interests to discuss feedback. Please check back in two weeks to learn more… [ Keep reading ]
Marion Street paving began this week and it’s been a tightrope act balancing foot, bike, car, freight AND ferry traffic. Coordination with the Washington State Ferries started months ago and continues as we monitor the work’s status. To ease congestion construction is being phased to keep two lanes of Marion… [ Keep reading ]
Work on the Duwamish Trail along West Marginal Way is expected to wrap up this week. Crews fixed a portion of the trail that had been damaged by giant tree roots. Pedestrians and bicyclists are being detoured temporarily from the trail onto West Marginal Way SW. But soon, everyone will… [ Keep reading ]
It’s a great summer for playing in the street. Come on out and have a picnic in the street, play scrabble, teach your kid to ride their bike, have fun! The next Seattle Summer Streets party is in Rainier Valley on Rainier Avenue S between S Alaska and S Orcas… [ Keep reading ]
If you travel by bike to get to your favorite neighborhood cafe, store, or business district and parking is an issue, read on. SDOT’s Bike Program is looking to install more on-street bike parking for the cycling community. Three locations in the city are sporting new bike parking accommodations like the one above and your… [ Keep reading ]
We’re trying to make it easier to move around the south end of the Ballard Bridge and want to hear from you. SDOT held a small working session with bicycle, freight and pedestrian advocates and is recommending the following changes. If you bike or drive this corridor, we hope you’ll… [ Keep reading ]
A new trail link connecting Genessee Park to the surrounding neighborhood was completed on Friday just in time for Seafair. The Bradford Trail Connector is ADA accessible and provides a new path to the park for all users. Genessee Park is a popular place to watch the Seafair festivities, so the… [ Keep reading ]
