Summer is officially here and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) crews are out all over the city restriping roadway markings – lane lines along arterials, crosswalks and bike lanes and sharrows. This work is an annual rite of summer and there is a small window to get this work… [ Keep reading ]
With the upcoming Alaskan Way Viaduct removal, and related construction underway right now, there could be a perception that it is difficult to get Downtown and find parking. The reality is that parking is available in these areas, with several parking lots and garages offering rates lower than on-street… [ Keep reading ]
If you’re out enjoying summer festivals this weekend and early August, please stop on by the Seattle Department of Transportation information table to chat about Mercer West! Members of the project team will be at several events coming up: July 29, 2012 | Hispanic Seafair Festival August 3-4 Magnolia SummerFest… [ Keep reading ]
In April, Copenhagen opened its first of 26 planned “bicycle superhighways.” It’s 11 miles of smooth, flat bike paths enhanced with air pump stations, synchronized lights and uniform signage. It’s designed to connect outlying municipalities and to encourage suburban commuters to bike as much as their urban counterparts. According to… [ Keep reading ]
Trees are a vital element of the urban environment contributing to our social, economic, and environmental health. In particular, trees capture and slow rain, filter air pollution, provide food and wildlife habitat, and contribute to the character and beauty of our neighborhoods and business districts. In order to maximize… [ Keep reading ]
The 2011 Bridging the Gap (BTG) Annual Report is now complete and available on-line. 2011 was the fifth year of the levy program and it was again a very busy and successful year for the Seattle Department of Transportation. This past year, projects were completed across the city in nearly… [ Keep reading ]
Hang up and drive! Last month, a Massachusetts teen was convicted of homicide as a result of texting while driving and will serve one year in prison. A landmark case for the state, Aaron Deveau, 18, was found guilty on charges of vehicular homicide, texting while driving and negligent… [ Keep reading ]
Bridging the Gap (BTG) is making it easier to walk, bike and ride around the city. Over the first five years of the program, sidewalks have been built, bike lanes and sharrows installed, and improvements have been made to improve the speed and reliability of transit. An essential element of… [ Keep reading ]
New Street Artist ‘Bored’ Turns Chicago Sidewalks into an Alternative Monopoly Game Have you played Chicago yet? When it comes to Seattle, Chutes and Ladders might seem like the ideal game thanks to our challenging topography. But if you can’t put in actual giant slides, it won’t be much fun…. [ Keep reading ]
Did you know the city has more than 2,200 miles of sidewalk? That’s a lot of sidewalk, however we have a way to go before the network is complete. Sidewalks play an important role in our communities. Sidewalks connect and provide safe alternatives to get from home to work or… [ Keep reading ]
