Our recent stretch of dry weather has allowed the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to begin an annual rite of summer – restriping of arterial street lane lines, remarking crosswalks and bike lanes and sharrows. Dry weather is critical to allowing the markings to adhere to the surface which in… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
Whether you are a regular bicyclist, an occasional recreation rider, or just thinking of trying it out for the first time, tell us where you’d like to see bike improvements using our online survey and interactive map tool. The Bicycle Master Plan has effectively guided improvements to the city’s bicycle… [ Keep reading ]
It’s video round-up time! Huge Biomimetic ‘Supertrees’ Taking Root on Singapore’s Waterfront Look Out Trees — Here Come Supertrees! Treehugger has put together a great post about the vertical garden “Supertrees” that are a piece of the Gardens by the Bay project which is expected to open on June 29,… [ Keep reading ]
The Bridging the Gap (BTG) Levy Oversight Committee was established as part of the voter approved transportation levy in 2006. A dedicated group of 15 community members, the committee meets quarterly to track the progress of BTG and ensure that the program is delivering on the promises made to voters. … [ Keep reading ]
So many interesting and inspiring videos popped up this week – here are a few of the best: The Seattle Times and Bruce Gray of Sound Transit share an inside look at “Balto” working its way from the U District through to the Capitol Hill station. That machine does so… [ Keep reading ]
Spring is on the calendar, and in the air as well. More people are using bicycles for transportation than ever before. Expect to see more bicyclists on the road as temperatures moderate and daylight lingers. Start with the basics of: proper helmet fit, comfortable but not loose clothing, and a… [ Keep reading ]
The much-anticipated First Hill Streetcar Project will move into construction in April with the goal of being in service in Spring 2014. The public is invited to join the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) for two open houses to learn about the upcoming construction of the First Hill Streetcar project. … [ Keep reading ]
