Seattle wouldn’t be the Emerald City without all the beautiful trees that line our streets. Street trees provide shade and habitat, soften busy urban sidewalks, simply make our streets nicer places to spend time, and so much more. So, who maintains the 40,000 “SDOT trees” spread along Seattle’s 1,675 linear… [ Keep reading ]
We reopened 23rd Ave between E John and S Union Streets to two-way traffic on February 28, marking a major milestone for the first phase of the 23rd Ave Corridor Improvements Project. The first phase of the work runs along 23rd Ave between S Jackson St and E John St. The… [ Keep reading ]
In observance of Presidents’ Day, City of Seattle offices are closed on Monday February 20th in observance of the federal holiday. On-street parking is free in Seattle on February 20th, Happy Presidents’ Day! Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885… [ Keep reading ]
While many of the new President’s cabinet nominees have garnered days of media coverage, a few have flown under the radar. This includes the newly confirmed Secretary of Transportation, Elaine Chao, who could impact SDOT’s work. The new administration is also proposing a $1 trillion infrastructure package, which if passed, could… [ Keep reading ]
On January 11, 2017, Portland was hit with a massive snowstorm, making national headlines. So we sent crews to help out the Portland Bureau of Transportation. It was hard work, but our crews say they’ll never forget the trip to help our friends to the south. Our Maintenance Operations Division sent more than a dozen crew… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
