Twelve Neighborhood Street Fund (NSF) large projects were selected for funding in 2013, thanks to the voter-approved Bridging the Gap (BTG) transportation levy. This was the third round of funding provided by BTG and approximately $4.5 million to community-based projects on a three-year cycle, was bolstered by an additional $1… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle had one of the nicest summers in recent memory which seemed to last into early October. But after this week’s heavy downpours, windy conditions and pertually gray skies, it’s clear that summer’s over. Those long summer days are turning into long fall nights and that trend will accelerate in just a little… [ Keep reading ]
Interstate 5 is a critical transportation corridor for Seattle. It helps move people and goods north and south through the center of our city, often at high speeds, unhindered by pedestrians crossing at intersections or bicyclists of various abilities in – or even alongside – the roadway. Interstate 5 is… [ Keep reading ]
Those who travel in wheelchairs or motorized scooters, the sight impaired who use canes, or people pushing strollers or walking a bike, depend on curb ramps to easily move between the sidewalk and the street level. The sloped ramps, generally located at intersection corners, have become commonplace throughout Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
On October 4, the Elliott Bay Seawall Project installed the first segment of the new seawall face. The individual panels were lifted into place with a crane in a similar manner to how the original seawall was constructed. Because the activity is tidally influenced, this work was completed in the… [ Keep reading ]
If you’ve visited Seattle’s unique South Lake Union neighborhood lately, you’ve likely seen not only the many attractions in this booming community but also the significant construction. In fact, South Lake Union is one of the neighborhoods identified by SDOT as a construction hub, or area experiencing multiple, simultaneous construction… [ Keep reading ]
With the help of the Bridging the Gap Transportation levy the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is working to replace those old, faded hard to read regulatory and street name signs across the city. Through 2013, nearly 45,000 regulatory signs have been replaced and more than 9,800 intersections have seen… [ Keep reading ]
If you have a moment, we’d like to share our pride in a fellow SDOT employee. On Sept 24, 2014, Street Use Inspector Bryan Harris was conducting a routine inspection in the 1700 block of Melrose Avenue when he heard a crashing sound. Harris rushed over to investigate and saw… [ Keep reading ]
Do you have a creative idea for promoting walking and biking to school? Looking for a source of funds to make your idea a reality? Look no further! The Seattle Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for mini grants of up to $1,000 to fund projects that educate students… [ Keep reading ]
Fall arrived this past week right on schedule with cooler temperatures, shorter days and rain. While it has been a long and lovely summer there is still a lot of work to be completed. Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) crews are working against the clock to wrap up their work… [ Keep reading ]
