Do you take Transit on Madison Street? SDOT has a new online survey and is seeking input for the Madison Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Study. The Study is developing a concept design for BRT from Colman Dock to Martin Luther King Jr. Way and will examine two alternatives to evaluate travel-time savings,… [ Keep reading ]
In 2006, Seattle voters passed a nine-year levy program targeting transportation maintenance and improvement projects – Bridging the Gap (BTG). The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has worked hard every year to spend the levy dollars wisely and to hold to the promises made to voters. Once again in 2015,… [ Keep reading ]
All City of Seattle offices and public libraries are closed on January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On-street parking is free in Seattle on Monday, January 19.
SDOT is working to better serve Ballard residents, businesses, and visitors, by balancing the parking needs of all. Parking is a limited resource that is often in high demand. Balance is a key component in creating livable neighborhoods that support thriving business. SDOT is continuing its work with businesses and… [ Keep reading ]
Join us at Town Hall tomorrow, January 7th at 5pm! We want your feedback on the open space and street concepts proposed in the First Hill Public Realm Action Plan to enhance mobility and livability! First Hill’s growing residential population, cultural institutions, and influx of workers warrants high quality public… [ Keep reading ]
As part of our Safe Routes to School program here in SDOT, and in partnership with our Urban Forestry team, Columbia City now has 69 new beautiful trees along 42nd Avenue South between South Orcas and South Graham streets. The project is in direct response to what community members shared–concerns about cars speeding through… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will soon begin replacing the current on-street parking pay stations that were installed between 2004 and 2010. The first new pay stations will be installed in Pioneer Square, then throughout other sections of the city. SDOT will replace all its parking pay stations in… [ Keep reading ]
On behalf of the Seattle Department of Transportation, we wish you a wonderful and safe holiday. On-street parking is free in Seattle on Christmas Day, December 25. Please remember that normal pay for street parking remains in effect on Friday, December 26, so make sure you observe time limits and other… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Department of Transportation generally does not allow construction work during the winter holidays in streets or sidewalks located in the Downtown Retail Core and in Pioneer Square. This ban on construction helps Seattle businesses during the peak shopping season and reduces traffic congestion during this busy time of year…. [ Keep reading ]
How many miles of sidewalk can be found in the City of Seattle? More than 2,200 miles! That’s a lot of sidewalk; however, we have a ways to go before the network is complete. Sidewalks play an important role in our communities, they connect us and provide safe alternatives to… [ Keep reading ]
