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 voters. … [ Keep reading ]
Residents often call the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) when “no parking” signs on easels appear on their street. They want to know why they are there, who placed them there, and the duration of the parking restriction. There are many purposes for “no parking” signs, such as for construction,… [ Keep reading ]
The middle part of the Ballard Bridge (called the “bascule”) is getting a fresh coat of paint on its steel parts to reduce corrosion. The painting contractor has draped containment sheeting under the bridge to keep any stray paint from falling in the water while the crews paint the underside…. [ Keep reading ]
The infamous “Mercer Mess” is shrinking and the new Mercer Street is taking shape. Staying right on schedule, despite the need to keep traffic flowing in the construction zone, the Mercer Corridor Project will reach a major milestone in January. If you drive the corridor eastbound to take the Mercer… [ Keep reading ]
This past month, the Washington State Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration signed a $16.7 million agreement in federal high-speed-rail funds to continue the next phase of restoration work on Seattle’s grand old King Street Station. The dollars will fund the strengthening of the King Street… [ Keep reading ]
A lot of work went into repaving Dexter Avenue North from Fourth Avenue North to Roy Street, and the attention to detail shows. Maybe we’re just paving nerds, but darned if it doesn’t look pretty! Stand outs among the many improvements include two new crosswalks, dedicated transit islands at 10… [ Keep reading ]
The City and State have established the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Program (AWVSRP) Advisory Committee on Tolling and Traffic Management (ACTT). The ACTT will make advisory recommendations to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the Governor, the Legislature, the Transportation Commission, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and… [ Keep reading ]
Update: Some finishing work remains and will be compltede within the next month to close out this important project! Visit SDOT’s Flickr page to see construction pics! In January 2011, SDOT began work on 15th Ave NE in the University District. The street was reconstructed between NE Pacific St and NE… [ Keep reading ]
Last month Mayor McGinn and the Seattle City Council announced that the city would commit an additional $3 million to help repair Seattle’s streets in 2011. By using part of the proceeds from the sale of the Rubble Yard, a parcel of land owned by SDOT, the money helps the department complete even more roadway improvement work in 2011. The funding, in addition to… [ Keep reading ]
Construction to build the West Thomas Pedestrian and Bicycle Overpass begins next week, with some preparation work already underway. Once complete, the new structure over Elliott Avenue West and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad tracks will improve safety and access for pedestrians traveling from the lower Queen Anne… [ Keep reading ]
