Here’s how SDOT’s Sidewalk Safety and Repair Program (SSRP) used some creativity to enhance another project, help out bus riders, and preserve street trees. The SSRP program repairs a finite amount of sidewalks throughout the city each year, so it’s important to get the most bang for our buck. When the program… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT has completed construction of this year’s five Safe Routes to School projects. Working closely with school staff, students and parents, this Bridging the Gap funded program helps eliminate barriers and create solutions to make walking and biking safer and more accessible. The 2011 projects were completed at Coe Elementary,… [ Keep reading ]
Here’s one example of how SDOT crews have been hard at work this year fixing our sidewalks. This month in Rainier Beach, SDOT staff repaired a sidewalk and curb on the northeast and southeast corners of Waters Ave S at S Fletcher St. The community now has a much better… [ Keep reading ]
There’s something almost romantic about food vendors on sidewalks, plazas and at the curb…perhaps it is because we see them in the movies on the streets of New York and in cities around the world? Or perhaps it is because there’s the chance a one person operation can become a… [ Keep reading ]
On Friday, September 16, cities around the globe, artists and community members independently, but simultaneously temporarily took over and transformed parking spaces into public parks and other social spaces, as part of an annual event called “PARK(ing) Day.” The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and Latino City Employees partnered with… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT’s Safe Routes to School Program had a busy summer in preparation for the 2011 – 2012 school year. Safe Routes to School works to improve safety near schools by installing physical improvements along designated school walking routes. SDOT works closely with school administrators, teachers, parents, and students to identify… [ Keep reading ]
The final results are in. The winner of the July/August Walk Bike Ride Challenge contest is… Everyone! Seriously– everyone and every Seattle neighborhood wins when people get out, use active transportation for more of their trips and develop healthier travel habits. Here’s what the WBR Challenge community accomplished over this… [ Keep reading ]
Update: Some finishing work remains and will be compltede within the next month to close out this important project! Visit SDOT’s Flickr page to see construction pics! In January 2011, SDOT began work on 15th Ave NE in the University District. The street was reconstructed between NE Pacific St and NE… [ Keep reading ]
Did the long days and the good weather of summer help you walk, bike and use transit more often? Great! Well, don’t let the looming darkness and drizzle be your excuse to slip back into old travel habits. Here’s a bit of inspiration to help you keep up your summer… [ Keep reading ]
Over the weekend a whimsical whale and fish design took shape on S Graham Street midway between 51st Avenue S and 48th Avenue S, not far from the Graham Hill Elementary School. The whale represents the school’s mascot and the multi-colored fish celebrate the diversity of the school’s student body… [ Keep reading ]
