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April 15 at 6 p.m.“Changing Lanes: Blueprints for a New Road Order” featuring Transportation Expert Janette Sadik-Khan

April 8, 2015

The second of four Transportation Forums features Janette Sadik-Khan, former Transportation Commissioner of New York City. Transportation remains one of the most important civic issues in the Puget sound, and this lecture will explore potential future transportation options for the Seattle area. Drawing on her expertise as  will describe potential… [ Keep reading ]

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New public space on Lake Washington in Laurelhurst

April 6, 2015

The public access point where 51st Avenue NE in Laurelhurst ends at Lake Washington is now a more approachable environment. The beautiful new look was constructed in less than three months by the Seattle Conservation Corps. This work is part of the Shoreline Street Ends Program to improve public access to waterways. The improvements at 51st Avenue NE included… [ Keep reading ]

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Building more than the Seawall: Updating Utilities on the Waterfront

April 3, 2015

The Seawall Project is replacing the aging seawall along Seattle’s central waterfront.  A guiding principle for the project is to put the shoreline and innovative, sustainable design at the forefront. The goals are to bring people to the water’s edge to experience the water and ecology of Elliott Bay, to improve… [ Keep reading ]

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What is Public Space?

April 2, 2015

What is “public space”? What do you picture in your head? Do you have a moment to tell us? Take this short survey to share your opinions. Thank you!  

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SDOT is Installing 10 New Taxi Stands and Wants Your Location Suggestions

March 31, 2015

SDOT is installing 10 new taxi stands through 2015 and we’re looking for input on where they should go. Taxi stands are dedicated curb spaces where only taxis can wait. Taxi stands are a predictable way for people to know where they can catch a taxi downtown and throughout the city’s… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle is Growing…and so is Access

March 27, 2015

Seattle is booming. Right now there are approximately 100 active and upcoming construction projects in downtown; 129 current and upcoming projects across four hub areas outside of city center; and one very busy Access Seattle team. The effort that began nearly one year ago is a big step for… [ Keep reading ]

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Official Streetcar On-Street Test and Tour Today

March 27, 2015

SDOT Director Scott Kubly, Mayor Murray, and Sound Transit are hosting a media tour of the new streetcar maintenance facility marking the start of testing of the First Hill Streetcar and showcasing its first car today. SDOT Director Scott Kubly shared progress towards start-up of this new transit service and the… [ Keep reading ]

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Georgetown Bites Celebrates the Colorful Cuisine of Historic Georgetown Saturday 3/28

March 27, 2015

SDOT recently began work on Georgetown Festival Street. So what is a festival street? It’s a public place that has been designated for recurring temporary closure to vehicular traffic use for the purpose of pedestrian-oriented special activities. The Georgetown Festival Street will be on 12th Avenue S between S Vale (All-City Coffee) and… [ Keep reading ]

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Vision Zero Pedestrian Safety Patrols Have Begun

March 26, 2015

The City of Seattle’s Vision Zero efforts are underway.  The Seattle Police Department has begun pedestrian safety patrols on Lake City Way NE as part of the Lake City Way Traffic Safety Project and Vision Zero. Safety Patrols will occur in the heart of Lake City between roughly NE 120th… [ Keep reading ]

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Enforcement to Protect Pedestrians

March 23, 2015

Access Seattle is working to keep businesses thriving, travelers moving and construction coordinated during the City’s continued construction boom. Besides getting public and private projects in hub areas to start collaborating, we’re working to ensure contractor compliance across the city. One recent example opened up a pedestrian pathway on Greenwood Avenue North. Permit… [ Keep reading ]

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