Plans are in place to double school zone safety cameras this year and a proposed update to laws would allow new types of safety cameras in the future. Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read Summary: Traffic safety cameras in Seattle – a brief overview We all want to get… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 850 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Why the project is needed We’re repainting the historic Dr. Jose Rizal Bridge between Chinatown-International District and Beacon Hill to ensure it stays strong and safe for generations. Regular maintenance, like repainting, prevents rust from building up and corroding the steel, keeping… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 900 words | 5-minute read At-a-glance: Climate Pledge Arena is one of Seattle’s largest and most exciting venues for sports games, concerts, and events. There are many ways you can conveniently get to the arena, particularly by taking transit, biking, scooting, walking, or rolling. Check out all your… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 1,100 words | 5-minute read Adiam Emery stepped into her new role as Interim Director of the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) on February 4, bringing over 30 years of experience and a deep commitment to a safe, reliable, and equitable transportation system. No stranger to SDOT, Adiam… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read Editor’s Note: This is a blog post from the Waterfront Seattle Program. The Waterfront Seattle Program is a collaboration between the Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects and City of Seattle departments including the Mayor’s Office, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), Planning and Community… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 350 words | 2-minute read Last fall, Mayor Harrell signed legislation to provide reliable parking and loading space for local and touring musicians and their crews at live music venues in Seattle. The new Music Venue Zone program launches today, and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read 2024 was a big year for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and our work to keep you moving throughout the city. Our theme in 2024 was to Deliver Safer Streets. We completed projects large and small and worked to finish strong in… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 600 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: The City of Seattle actively supports women- and minority-owned business enterprises (WMBEs) on City contracts as both primes and subcontractors. Each City department establishes plans and annual voluntary goals for WMBE inclusion in consulting and purchasing contracts. Here at SDOT, we have… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read The wet spring and mild summer made for excellent growing conditions for Seattle’s greenery and trees. This is great for the health of our green spaces and street trees, but it also creates challenges to keep this vegetation from interfering with our streets,… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year! It brings together families, friends, and neighbors through creative costumes, festive home décor, and impressive pumpkin carvings. In the spirit of Halloween, we’re providing a Trick-or-Streets promotion between October 25 and November… [ Keep reading ]
