What is happening? Beginning November 7th, new speed limits will be going into effect for city streets. This is part of Seattle’s Vision Zero initiative to end traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets by 2030. Speed limits for the streets in central Seattle (indicated in blue in the… [ Keep reading ]
Today is International Walk/Bike to School Day! Students throughout Seattle are enjoying our city’s Safe Routes to School by walking and biking to school today, part of our program to promote community, healthy lifestyles, and a cleaner environment. Here at SDOT, we developed school walk and bike maps to help you and your child determine… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the Safe Routes to School Mini Grants of up to $1,000 to fund projects that educate students about pedestrian and bicycle safety and encourage walking and biking to school. Public and private schools, PTAs, and other non-profit organizations may apply…. [ Keep reading ]
Here’s an updated and shortened Blog Video of our behind-the-scenes look at the Fremont and Ballard Bridge openings, and how they work: (Click on HD in Settings to view in High Definition) SDOT operates and maintains over 149 bridges throughout Seattle, including four movable bridges. Three of SDOT’s movable… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle is hosting NACTO (National Association of Transportation Officials) Designing Cities Conference this week. Join the Street Scrabble Tournament Wednesday, September 28, 2016 1 – 3 PM, Where: Denny Way at Broadway in Capitol Hill To sign up for the tournament, e-mail: streetscrabble@seattle.gov or go to the NACTO walkshop registration booth Come… [ Keep reading ]
The Westlake protected bike lane on the west side of Lake Union is now officially open, connecting the Fremont Bridge and surrounding trails and parks to South Lake Union and downtown. Driven by an extensive community input process, the completed project addresses the pedestrian, bike and vehicular conflicts the corridor’s… [ Keep reading ]
With so much construction going on in Seattle, how do we keep downtown streets open and welcoming for holiday festivities and shoppers? With the Holiday Construction Moratorium! This seasonal ban on construction supports Seattle businesses during the peak shopping season and reduces traffic congestion during this busy time of year. The… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Transportation is closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. On-street parking is free in Seattle on Monday for the holiday. We wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day holiday weekend. Q: When did it become a national holiday and why? A: Labor Day as… [ Keep reading ]
What’s your favorite Seattle street? Is it 2nd Ave downtown because of the protected bike lanes? Ravenna Blvd because of the dense tree canopy? We’re holding a photo contest where you can share your favorite street, and win up to $300 in prizes! The contest is being held to celebrate the… [ Keep reading ]
Streets, sidewalks, and everything in between are about to get improvements as part of our Neighborhood Street Fund (NSF) program! Communities came together to come up with areas for improvement, decided which projects to prioritize through their Neighborhood District Councils, and sent us their top choices in May. Now, after reading proposals,… [ Keep reading ]
