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 ]
Pedestrians can now safely stroll along the east side of 23rd Avenue S between S College and S Waite streets, enjoying the new sidewalk, curb ramps, planting strips and trees (photo below). Soon vehicles will also experience a smoother ride over the newly paved roadway along 23rd Avenue S in… [ 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 ]
SDOT in partnership with King County Metro is installing 11 new Real Time Information Signs (RTIS) at bus stops along the NW Market Street/45th Street corridor through Ballard, Wallingford and the University District. These pole-mounted LED signs will let bus commuters know if their bus is on time or running late. These… [ Keep reading ]
What is the future of transportation in Seattle? What can Seattle learn from other cities? We’re bringing the expertise of four national and international leaders who transformed cities through transportation to help Seattle see our streets and sidewalks in a new light. Join these leaders of New York City, Washington… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT crews will begin the first phase of rebuilding 23rd Avenue between S Jackson and E John streets in April. This project will improve safety and mobility for everyone who drives, walks, bikes and takes transit in the Central Area. Tonight, SDOT will share info about what to expect during construction with… [ Keep reading ]
On Saturday March 7th at 10 a.m. the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is hosting a completion celebration and an inaugural bike ride on the West Duwamish Trail – an extension of the Duwamish Trail through an industrial sector of South Park. Everyone is welcome to join us for a hot beverage, good… [ 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 ]
