On May 19, SDOT invited parents, teachers and students to participate in a walking audit at Coe Elementary School. SDOT is conducting a Safe Routes to School program at Coe that includes engineering improvements around the school as well as pedestrian safety education and a walking encouragement campaign. During the… [ Keep reading ]
If you’ve ever carried your bike up a public stairway or clunk-clunked it along the steps–or avoided a trip by bike entirely because of that steep hill–we’ve got good news for you. Some newer staircases in Seattle are sporting a simple design feature: a runnel, which is a narrow ledge… [ Keep reading ]
Susie Stephens was a bright burst of energy in this world, committed creator of livable communities, bicyclist, environmentalist and world traveler. She was known for her quotes that many of us still take to heart such as “Today’s lesson: If you don’t like where you are, pedal,” or “Potholes… [ Keep reading ]
The good weather is a sign that summer is right around the corner, which must mean that it’s time for Summer Streets! Summer Streets open up the city’s largest public space – our streets – for people to have fun, celebrate their community, discover healthy transportation options and support local… [ Keep reading ]
Everybody has an opinion about transportation. What’s yours? Now’s your chance to be heard! For details, please see our website. Last fall, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 31240 which states the City’s intent to convene a Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) III to advise the Mayor… [ Keep reading ]
Alki Summer Streets is happening in less than two weeks– Sun., May 22 11am-5pm. We’ll be turning the street in the Alki business district into a place for people. So come out and play, hang out, celebrate, relax—whatever you want to do. Lots of activities, Alki businesses, local community groups,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle was recently designated a platinum-level Walk Friendly Community. Walk Friendly Communities is a national program that recognizes cities for their commitment to walkability and pedestrian safety. Awards were given at the platinum, gold, silver and bronze level, and we stood alone as the only platinum award winner. The judges were especially… [ Keep reading ]
This month’s Walk Bike Rider Newsletter has real life stories from a few people. For example “Busing means bonding,” according to parent and blogger Bus Chick. “You get to ride face to face” with your child instead of strapping them into the back seat. or “Riding your bike as a kid… [ Keep reading ]
With Spring finally coming into full bloom throughout Seattle, now’s a great time to slip on your walking shoes and get out and see some of SDOT’s recently completed projects. In West Seattle’s Morgan Junction, SDOT just completed three new pedestrian improvements. A part of the Seattle Transit Plan… [ Keep reading ]
From a gal in Capitol Hill, who is six months into her first year of being car free after participating in SDOT’s One Less Car Challenge… “I am loving not having a car. Without a car, I am more intentional and strategic about how I move around the city. I… [ Keep reading ]
