People walking along a sidewalk on the west side of E Union Street, near 24th Avenue, had to make an abrupt stop today when they saw this: Some concerned folks Tweeted our City Traffic Engineer, who immediately alerted our Street Use Division. Right then Permit Services gave the contractor a notice… [ Keep reading ]
As a member of the Safe Kids Seattle Coalition, SDOT began working with Mercer Middle School in 2012. A traffic circulation plan was developed for the school, a pedestrian and bicycle safety workshop was held for parents and staff, students who walked and biked to school received prizes and were… [ Keep reading ]
Rushing to catch the bus or just going for a stroll on Montlake Boulevard? Get ready for several sidewalk detours during the next six to eight weeks. Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation’s SR 520 West Approach Bridge North Project are getting ready to build wider, smoother… [ Keep reading ]
If you haven’t visited the waterfront recently, you might notice some changes near Waterfront Park as the Seawall Project continues construction. Over the next few weeks, large sections of the new seawall will be installed in this location. This location is adjacent to Waterfront Park, which provides a unique opportunity… [ Keep reading ]
Hey Bikers and Trail Users, The new Bicycle Leaning Rails have been installed at 25th Avenue NE and NE Blakeley Street along the Burke-Gilman Trail crossing, and are ready to use! These rails and foot rests allow riders to rest an arm and/or foot when waiting at the trail intersection. Crews working for… [ Keep reading ]
Residents living in the vicinity of Rainier Avenue S will receive the postcard (pictured above) inviting them to Design Alternatives Review meetings for this road safety corridor project. More than 1200 collisions have occurred on Rainier since 2011 resulting in 630 injuries and two fatalities. SDOT has developed several different… [ Keep reading ]
Mark your calendar now—Seattle’s sixth parklet will open in Uptown at SIFF Cinema at 511 Queen Anne Ave N, on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 1:30 p.m. Mayor Murray and SDOT Director Scott Kubly will join the parklet hosts and others from the community for the grand opening and a special announcement about… [ Keep reading ]
Back in December we shared our first SDOT video post featuring SDOT crew (Kurt and Brett) working hard to replace and build a new stairway that would reconnect South Grand Street from Bradner Place at the top of the hill to South Grand at 28th Avenue South. The stairway is now open and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle is one of the safest cities in the country. We’re also the fastest growing major city in the country. The good news is that crashes are trending downward. But last year, 15 people died in traffic collisions. In 2013, 23 people died. Every year, close to 155 people are… [ Keep reading ]
The Mercer Corridor Project West Phase is progressing toward completion later this year. After a few years of construction in the Mercer Corridor, with associated restrictions in mobility for all modes, Mercer Street, with new lanes, concrete pavement and sidewalks, and separated bike lanes will be fully operational. The Mercer Corridor… [ Keep reading ]
