Do you feel you need to wait too long or that you stop too often for traffic signals in downtown Seattle? If so, you might be interested in this on-going Seattle downtown traffic signal re-timing project. Seattle’s signal lights were timed around 10 years ago, but rapid growth, significant construction… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
We look forward to hearing from Gabe Klein tonight at the first of the Transportation Speaker series. Cathy Duchamp from KUOW will be moderating at the Seattle Central Library from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. See you all there. What is the future of transportation in Seattle?… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, and our transportation system is critical to our quality of life and economic vitality. Earlier this month, Mayor Ed Murray introduced Move Seattle — his ten-year transportation vision that integrates our long-term plans for walking, biking, transit, and freight… [ Keep reading ]
Interested in building a parklet or streatery but still need more time to complete your application? You’re in luck! We’re extending the application deadline for application to March 30 to give you more time to generate ideas and get the support of your neighbors. Parklets and streateries are a great… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) Crews will take advantage of expected lighter traffic volumes near the University of Washington during spring break. Crews plan to pave a block of Brooklyn Avenue Northeast and two blocks of Northeast 41st Street. The work on both streets is part of SDOT’s annual street… [ Keep reading ]
Access Seattle wants to help navigate you through the City’s construction boom. Coordination is critical, assessing all public and private projects in identified hubs and meeting with contractors to reduce cumulative impacts. Above is a sign (pun intended) that the effort is working–liasing with contractor Mill Creek Residential to produce and pay for signs guiding… [ Keep reading ]
What is Move Seattle? Move Seattle is the Mayor and SDOT’s vision for how to integrate all of our planning for different travel modes into a holistic, 10-year strategic plan for transportation. It builds from the Council-adopted modal plans, describing how they work together as a whole. It includes strategic… [ Keep reading ]
Have you heard of Access Seattle? You’ve likely seen its results in the form of better access around construction sites, with much of the assessing and coordinating done before construction begins. The effort to keep Seattle mobile and thriving during construction booms involves the Construction Hub Coordination Program and works in part because… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s abuzz with football excitement as the Seahawks look to make history in Phoenix this Sunday. On this final Blue Friday of the season, we present you with some critical information so you can plan ahead if you plan to drink. It’s common knowledge that drinking and driving don’t mix. Consider… [ Keep reading ]
