In preparation for the Snow event on Monday February 6, we put our response crews on 12-hour shifts, that began on Sunday evening. Our trucks started treating streets and elevated structures. By the time you woke up on Monday to find out kids had a snow day, here’s what SDOT… [ Keep reading ]
There’s more demand than ever for parking near businesses and restaurants in Capitol Hill. To improve parking availability and turnover, we are expanding the existing paid parking along Pike-Pine east to 15th Avenue. Hours and rates will match existing paid parking along 12th Avenue and to the west. These changes… [ Keep reading ]
New Years resolutions are as easy to break as they are to make, but for 2017, Seattle is keeping our commitment to Vision Zero and eliminating traffic deaths or serious injuries by 2030. At the end of 2016, we announced multiple speed limit changes to help keep everyone safe, and… [ Keep reading ]
Every year, SDOT builds or replaces 500-1,000 curb ramps to increase access for people using our sidewalks and crosswalks, especially those with wheelchairs or other mobility devices. In late 2016, we held a public meeting and online survey to gather feedback on where ramps are needed most and how they… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT’s Street Use team reviews, issues, and inspects up to 35,000 permitted right-of-way uses each year, and continues to improve services with updates to regulations, fees, and hours. PORR to ROWORR and More 2017 Street Use Changes The Pavement Opening and Restoration Rule (PORR), is now the Right-Of-Way Opening and Restoration Rule (ROWORR). The… [ Keep reading ]
On behalf of the Seattle Department of Transportation, we wish everyone a Happy and Safe New Year holiday wherever your travels take you. In the new year, SDOT will continue its focus on creating a safe, interconnected, vibrant, affordable, and innovative city for all. On-street paid parking is free in Seattle on… [ Keep reading ]
On behalf of the Seattle Department of Transportation, we wish everyone Happy Holidays wherever your travels take you. City offices are closed Monday, December 26 for the holiday. On-street parking is free in Seattle on Monday, Christmas Day (Observed), December 26.
Winter weather is on everyone’s mind as we prepare for possible snow and freezing temperatures in Seattle. At SDOT, we’re focused on getting everyone information on what to expect on the roads and how to commute safely, but that means more than just tweets with “Winter is Coming” GIFs (although… [ Keep reading ]
Constant innovation is central to our mission of building a more connected city, and SDOT’s Transportation Operations Center (TOC) is always looking for new ways technology can help. We use Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) devices to monitor traffic throughout the city, and then share information on incidents with the public through dynamic… [ Keep reading ]
Happy Thanksgiving from SDOT! City Offices are Closed November 24 and 25 in observance of the holiday. Please enjoy the holidays wherever they take you. On-street parking is free in Seattle on Thanksgiving Day, November 24. Please remember that… [ Keep reading ]
