Guardrail and crash cushions? Be honest, when was the last time you thought about either of these two important safety devices that are found on many of Seattle’s roads? Who really thinks about them until they are needed? Good news! Your Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) thinks about them a… [ 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 ]
Listen to our latest Podcasts series where Barbara and Heather talk about walking to the bus, how easy and cheap it is and you get extra free time to read, listen to music. Save time, money and hassle! Give it a try if you haven’t! I was walking to the… [ Keep reading ]
You may be familiar with SDOT’s Pothole Rangers, but there is another group of SDOT employees that is maintaining streets—they are SDOT’s own paving crews. When a pot of money—$ 2.7 million—became available last year from the sale of SDOT’s rubble yard, they put it to very good use… Filed Under: SDOT
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 has been designated National Walking Day by the American Heart Association (AHA). The association hopes to encourage more Americans to adopt active lifestyles and lower their risk for heart disease – the number one killer in the United States. According to the AHA, walking has… [ Keep reading ]
Nothing inspires more conversation around the city than our roads and their condition. Getting back to basics is a priority for Mayor McGinn and SDOT. Two weeks ago the Transportation Action Agenda was unveiled and it lays out the transportation priories of the city. Getting back to basics is a big part… [ 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 ]
In February and March, the Waterfront Seattle project held a series of Community Forums at Town Hall to generate ideas about the future of our waterfront around five key themes: “Climate and Context,” “Mobility and Access,” “Environment and Ecology,” “Setting the Stage” and “Uniquely Seattle.” Twenty-nine community groups partnered with… [ Keep reading ]
Looking for an easy walk or bike ride? Try the Duwamish Trail, approximately two-and-a-half miles along the west side of the Duwamish River in West Seattle. It’s a wonderfully flat trail, starting from the lower South Spokane Street Bridge, following West Marginal Way Southwest, southward to the First Avenue South… Filed Under: Biking, Pedestrians, SDOT
Important Open House Thursday This Thursday, March 29, King County Metro Transit, Sound Transit, Community Transit and the City of Seattle are hosting an important open house on the elimination of the bus Ride Free Area (RFA) in downtown Seattle. The meeting will be held from 4 – 6:30 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]
