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New signs greeting trail users

New and colorful signs are popping up along trails throughout Seattle with simple safety messages for pedestrians and bikers. The signs and text reflect the top complaints SDOT receives about trail safety and etiquette from the public. You’ll find these signs posted along our city’s multi-use facilities like the Burke-Gilman… [ Keep reading ]

Late summer days are perfect for…

Getting out and riding your bike!  As the long days of summer start to shorten now is a perfect time to get that bike out of the closet or garage and get out and enjoy this extended summer in the Northwest. Thanks to the Bridging the Gap (BTG) Transportation initiative… [ Keep reading ]

Belltown-Uptown Transit Improvements to bring big benefits

                                Don’t miss the August 21st meeting! On Wednesday, August 21st, SDOT will be hosting an open house event to share information about the Belltown-Uptown Electric Transit Improvements project. The open house will be held at the Urban Oasis Café (2929 1st Avenue) from 4 – 6 p.m. The improvements… [ Keep reading ]

Imagine the Possibilities! Rainier Summer Streets Saturday, 8/17

Saturday, August 17 is a huge family-friendly party along Rainier Avenue S from S Alaska and S Brandon Streets. This free event opens the city’s largest public space – its streets – so people can walk, bike, roll, run, skip and shop – without having to watch out for cars!… [ Keep reading ]

BTG oversight and a new committee member!

  The Bridging the Gap (BTG) Levy Oversight Committee is a dedicated group of 15 community members who meet quarterly to review and track the progress of the BTG transportation initiative that was passed by Seattle voters in 2006.  They are charged with ensuring that the Seattle Department of Transportation… [ Keep reading ]

Making it easier and safer to get to
Green Lake and Woodland Park playfields

Green Lake Way North is currently a four-lane street that borders the east side of the Woodland Park playfields and provides access to Green Lake from the south. The Seattle Department of Transportation is proposing changes to make the street safer and more comfortable for people of all ages and abilities… Filed Under: Biking, Parking, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT

Imagine the Possibilities! PhinneyWood Summer Streets Friday, 8/9

Friday, August 9 is a huge family friendly party along Greenwood Avenue N from N 67th to N 88th Streets. This free event opens the city’s largest public space – its streets – so people can walk, bike, roll, run, skip and shop – without having to watch out for… [ Keep reading ]

Building a More Accessible City

Making the City of Seattle more accessible to all its residents is a big job and one that the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) takes seriously.  Thanks to the Bridging the Gap (BTG) Transportation Initiative passed by Seattle voters in 2006, SDOT is making progress.  Making a city more accessible… [ Keep reading ]

Save the Date!

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will be holding an Open House on Wednesday August 7 to discuss plans for bus stop and sidewalk improvements along Greenwood Avenue N between N 92nd and N 105th streets. We hope you’ll drop by the Greenwood Library between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]

125th & Sand Point Paving Halfway Done

The NE 125th Street and Sand Point Way NE Paving Project is moving along quickly, with efficient crew members leaving happy travelers in their wake. The project paves nearly five miles of roadway with segments along Roosevelt Way NE, NE 125th Street and Sand Point Way NE. The latest new paving, on… [ Keep reading ]