Enjoy the Holidays
November 22, 2012
Elliott Bay Seawall Project Reaches Major Milestone: Draft Environmental Impact Statement Released
November 21, 2012
It’s been a busy two weeks for the Elliott Bay Seawall Project – on November 6, voters approved $290 million dollars to fund the critical first phase of the project, on November 9, SDOT selected Mortenson/Manson as the general contractor/construction manager (GC/CM) for the project, and on November 13, SDOT… [ Keep reading ]
Only one month left – Get your applications in soon!
November 20, 2012
The city’s Neighborhood Street Fund (NSF) Large Project Program is now accepting applications for the third and final round of funding from the voter approved Bridging the Gap (BTG) Transportation levy. This levy, adopted by voters in 2006, provides $4.5M every three years to select, design and construct… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT launches new Safe Routes to School bike program
November 19, 2012
This fall, SDOT kicked off a new Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program at Aki Kurose Middle School with an after-school bike club. In partnership with Bike Works, SDOT staff is coordinating a 6-week program for Aki students to learn bicycle maintenance and safe urban riding skills. Students borrowed bicycles… [ Keep reading ]
Mercer Corridor Project (East Phase)
Weekly Construction Preview
November 19, 2012
This week, crew’s primary focus will be utility installation, pole installation, and preparing grade for new sidewalks on Fairview Avenue N. The rains this morning will slow progress today and maybe continue to be an issue for the remainder of this short week. Activities this week include:
So, you want to plant a tree…now?
November 16, 2012
Isn’t spring the best time for planting trees? It’s a valid question. For most of the United States it’s true – planting trees and other plants in the spring allows them to take advantage of the typically abundant spring rains and avoid winter damage from heaving when the… [ Keep reading ]
Come celebrate Spokane Street Viaduct completion!
November 15, 2012
Some three and a half years in construction, the Spokane Street Viaduct Widening Project is now complete! At a celebration tomorrow Mayor Mike McGinn will be joined at a ribbon-cutting event by Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen and many other leaders representing the state, area businesses and community organizations. Spokane Street Viaduct… [ Keep reading ]
Elliott Bay Seawall Project Moves Ahead
November 14, 2012
The past week has been very exciting and busy for the Elliott Bay Seawall Project team, reaching major milestones for the project, including the voter-approved $290 million ballot measure, the selection of a General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM), and yesterday’s release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Ballot measure passes and Mortenson/Manson Selected… [ Keep reading ]
Hundreds of trees are popping up throughout Seattle!
November 13, 2012
There is a chill in the air and the leaves are turning bright and vibrant colors! That can only mean two things…fall has arrived and it is once again tree planting season for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) UrbanForestry’s division. Thanks to the Bridging the Gap transportation initiative passed… [ Keep reading ]
City offices closed today
November 12, 2012
City of Seattle offices are closed today in honor of Veterans Day. It would be hard to find anyone who has not had contact with a veteran at some time or another – whether that veteran is a family member, friend, co-worker or mere acquaintance. If you have the opportunity… [ Keep reading ]