Want to stay on top of traffic advisories in the area? Check out SDOT’s On the Move blog here. You’ll find up-to-date information to help you plan your commutes or trips. You can also subscribe to our Twitter feed here for additional alerts on collisions, closures, and incidents. Get connected… [ Keep reading ]
Distractions are the leading cause of motor vehicle collisions in America and the number one distraction is cell phones. There’s no doubt that distracted driving is a major issue on our roadways. According to the National Safety Council, twenty-eight percent of traffic accidents occur when people talk on cellphones or… [ Keep reading ]
So the big news is out – Mercer got the TIGER. The what? …the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery discretionary grant. The Obama Administration rolled out $1.5 billion in TIGER grants this week and the Mercer Corridor Project got $30 million. Granted (no pun intended), we didn’t get the full… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT has just released its final parking plan for Capitol Hill. We had a tremendous response to the draft parking plan. The final plan takes into account the comments we have received. SDOT’s Community Parking Program has been working in Capitol Hill for a full year. In January 2009, SDOT… [ Keep reading ]
To address the economic downturn, city employees will be taking unpaid furlough days to help with the city’s budget. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will participate by splitting the furloughing of its staff between two days in each furlough period. Please expect to see reduced staffing at SDOT on… [ Keep reading ]
Nearby roads may be envious now that Greenwood Avenue N is looking so spiffy. The improvements between N 105th and N 112th streets wrapped up this week, with some newly added elements. A new crosswalk was installed on the Holman Road side of the intersection at Greenwood Ave N and… [ Keep reading ]
Since January 2009, SDOT’s Community Parking Program has been engaging the First Hill neighborhood to study parking and develop ways to make it better. We’ve been going to neighborhood meetings, have hosted a walking tour and open house, and have hit the streets going door to door to chat with… [ Keep reading ]
After a successful first round of open houses on the First Hill Streetcar in December, SDOT is happy to host a second set this week. If you want to learn more about the proposed alternatives, see what kinds of comments we’ve received so far, and have your questions answered you… [ Keep reading ]
Did you know SDOT has a Traveler’s Information Map? The map serves Seattle area travelers by providing access to live traffic congestion information. Find out in real time if vehicle traffic is moving slowly on a street so you can choose another route if necessary. The map and more traffic information including… [ Keep reading ]
The goal of the Pedestrian Master Plan is to make Seattle the most walkable city in the nation. To achieve this goal, the plan recommends providing pedestrian safety education targeting both drivers and pedestrians. And next Saturday, you can get a little taste of safety education in action. The Aurora Traffic Safety… [ Keep reading ]
