On behalf of the Seattle Department of Transportation, we wish you a wonderful and safe holiday. On-street parking is free in Seattle on Christmas Day, December 25. Please remember that normal pay for street parking remains in effect on Friday, December 26, so make sure you observe time limits and other… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT’s Transportation Options program provides a variety of services to help residents, employers, building managers, and developers access tools and resources for getting around Seattle. Our programs include: The Way to Go Program provides resources and information to residents and visitors on Seattle’s transportation options. The NavSeattle Program is for… [ Keep reading ]
As 2014 draws to a close, construction in Seattle presses on with some help from the three C’s: Coordination, Communication, and Collaboration. It’s been another boom year, following the 2013 surge—a bounce back from the recession. With the 2013 construction surge came the new Access Seattle Initiative to keep businesses… [ Keep reading ]
Update: West Emerson Overpass is Now Open to Traffic Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has opened the West Emerson Overpass to traffic today, December 19 after completing an 11-week repair project. This is the first major repair to the bridge since it first opened in 1959. In less than… [ Keep reading ]
If you haven’t been to the waterfront lately, you might not be able to recognize it. Seawall construction is in full swing, and replacing this important piece of infrastructure is no small task. Despite all the activity, the waterfront is open and accessible, and keeping vehicle and pedestrian traffic moving… [ Keep reading ]
Great news for the City, and its work on making bicycle riding a great travel option for all ages and abilities. Seattle’s designation as a Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community was recently renewed by the League of American Bicyclists. Seattle is part of a select group of 335 communities in all… [ Keep reading ]
With just over two months under its chain, Pronto continues to gain momentum as they roll into and through the holiday season. Pronto is Seattle’s first bike-share service designed to serve commuters, and has 500 bikes located at 50 stations with 24-hour access and is currently offering a Groupon. Riders can use the service… [ Keep reading ]
First Hill’s growing residential population, cultural institutions, and influx of workers warrants high quality public spaces that meet mobility and recreational needs. The current First Hill neighborhood plan (from 1998) recognizes this need for open space in this bustling, downtown-adjacent neighborhood, but despite efforts to advance this goal, land acquisition… [ Keep reading ]
“Oh, the weather outside is frightful”… Actually, the weather has been very favorable for biking here in the northwest this past fall and winter. Mother Nature has provided us with mostly decent conditions; the mild weather has also allowed Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) crews to complete work on the many Bridging the Gap (BTG) bike projects… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Department of Transportation generally does not allow construction work during the winter holidays in streets or sidewalks located in the Downtown Retail Core and in Pioneer Square. This ban on construction helps Seattle businesses during the peak shopping season and reduces traffic congestion during this busy time of year…. [ Keep reading ]
