It is the first day of school, and many kids are having fun getting there on a “walking school bus”. One of the first places the walking school bus started was in Brisbane, Australia. The goal was to get kids walking, expand their options for how to get around, create… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT has been improving the pedestrian experience in the Magnolia neighborhood. Last year, the north side of the 3200 block of West McGraw was largely repaired. This year, the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce was awarded Neighborhood Street Funds (NSF) to continue repairing the sidewalk across the street. This project was… [ Keep reading ]
From a whole world of interesting questions that folks have been asking since we launched the SDOT blog in July. Have you ever wondered how to change a street name, how SDOT decides which streets to repave next, who owns the sidewalks or how traffic signal timing works with the… [ Keep reading ]
Pedestrian, bike and transit improvements in the Pine-Pike area are wrapping up, with a design that’s good for the environment. The natural drainage approach created new bus passenger load zones using Roman pavers – cast concrete blocks tumbled to soften their edges. Crews tore up the old impervious surface and… [ Keep reading ]
When SDOT reconstructs and paves a roadway, why don’t they always replace all of the concrete panels? Which ones are the lucky winners and why? Basically, we replace the panels that are damaged and keep those with remaining functional life. This may appear odd because some of the panels kept… [ Keep reading ]
Making the streets safe for everyone is a priority, especially near our community centers and schools. SDOT works to calm traffic on streets where speeding has become a problem and the community has voiced its concern. This was the case on both Mary Avenue NW and 14th Avenue NW between… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT’s Safe Routes to School program has completed three projects that will significantly improve walking routes to schools. One block from Concord Elementary School in the South Park neighborhood, SDOT completed a crossing improvement that connects Concord Elementary School with the new Cesar Chavez Park and the heart of the… [ Keep reading ]
Thanks to the Bridging the Gap levy pedestrians are finding it easier to get around Seattle. More than 10 blocks of new sidewalk have been constructed this year, most of the work is happening in SE Seattle. The new sidewalks are helping connect schools, businesses, community centers, transit and light… [ Keep reading ]
Lots of transportation changes are happening in Southeast Seattle. Link light rail, Metro bus route restructuring, along with new sidewalks, bike facilities, and parking regulations are all contributing to building a community where there are more choices for getting around. SDOT recognizes the importance of making sure people have the… [ Keep reading ]
Thanks for all of the thoughtful input! Because so many comments have been received, we need more than two days to consider them. Part of our process will include convening a small group of bicycle and freight interests to discuss feedback. Please check back in two weeks to learn more… [ Keep reading ]
