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Walk this way!

Did you know that we are working hard to make Seattle more pedestrian friendly and provide alternative options for getting around? Thanks to Bridging the Gap (BTG), the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) developed a Pedestrian Master Plan in 2008 and is working hard to implement that plan.  Making a… [ Keep reading ]

Learning the Safe Route to School

  On June 8th, SDOT’s Safe Routes to School Coordinator led students and staff at Van Asselt Elementary School in a celebration of the successful conclusion of a walk to school campaign.  The campaign included Walk to School Week where the youngsters were encouraged to walk or bike to school. … [ Keep reading ]

How cool is this!

What ‘s 5″ by 4 1/4 “, weather and tear proof, and can take you all over Seattle?  It may sound sort of like an Orca card, but if you guessed the latest version of SDOT’s Seattle Bike Map, you are correct!  Designed to fit neatly into a pocket or backpack,… [ Keep reading ]

Creating Safe Routes to School for All

As the school year draws to a close, the Seattle Department of Transportation’s (SDOT) Safe Routes to School program is gearing up to make needed improvements at elementary schools across the city.  Earlier this year during spring break, SDOT improved the walking route to TOPS K-8.   This summer, walking routes… [ Keep reading ]

A little rain didn’t put a damper on Seattleites who came out to play on the street in Alki!

Spring showers and Summer Streets brought soggy fun to Alki. After a series of sunny weekends, mother nature let loose with some rain, but it did not stop those who came out from having a great time. Over 30 volunteers and SDOT staff helped open the street and keep it… [ Keep reading ]

Terry Avenue North Project Finishes Ahead of Schedule

An SDOT project to improve three blocks of Terry Avenue North between Mercer and Thomas streets just wrapped up Monday – nearly a month ahead of schedule!  Maybe we shouldn’t get all giddy and risk jinxing our next endeavor but…cares to the wind…here we go.  Working to avoid conflicts with… [ Keep reading ]

Bicycle Improvements along East Marginal Way South

With construction to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct well underway, travel for bicycle commuters has not been easy, as both SDOT and WSDOT are keenly aware.  We know many bicycle commuters travel East Marginal Way South/Alaskan Way South between the stadium area and South Spokane Street and the swing bridge… [ Keep reading ]

Let the Good Times Roll and Join in the Fun!

The City of Seattle’s 2012 Summer Streets program kicks off in Ballard and Alki this weekend, providing Seattleites an opportunity to enjoy local streets in a different way. The city is partnering with Cascade Bicycle Club to transform the heart of Ballard into a bike block party. As the first… [ Keep reading ]

BTG is Building Seattle’s Bike Network and Making it Easier to Navigate

The month of May brings us warmer weather and that means more cyclists on our roads.  It is also National Bike Month!  Thousands of cyclists will take to the roads across the county and in Seattle challenging each other to ride for exercise, to get to work and just for… [ Keep reading ]

West Thomas Street Pedestrian & Bicycle Overpass to Open in July

The weather outside may get sunny again Saturday leaving many during National Bike Month to pine away for new adventures.  One such adventure, high above Elliott Avenue West and sailing over some Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad tracks, might be travel along the West Thomas Street Pedestrian & Bicycle Overpass.  I… [ Keep reading ]