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Speed bumps, humps and cushions – Huh? What’s the difference?

We hear that question often!  And yes, these traffic calming devices are all slightly different.  The appropriate device is selected for a roadway depending upon its geometry, the sight distance, and traffic characteristics such as speed and volume.   We use “speed bumps” in parking lots where speeds are 5-10… [ Keep reading ]

Traffic Responsive Operations Reduce Delays during Viaduct Shutdown and Beyond

While Seattleites were busy adjusting their commutes during last week’s Alaskan Way Viaduct closure, SDOT was busy adapting our signal system to changing traffic demands with Traffic Responsive Signal Operations.  Traffic responsive signal systems respond to real-time volume and occupancy data to select a predefined timing plan to best serve… [ Keep reading ]

Mountains to Sound Trail Before & After – Startlingly Good

We all like to see positive transformations, and oh what a transformation the Mountains to Sound Trail project is…  Opening last Saturday with a ribbon cutting and community event led by Mayor Mike McGinn and Deputy Mayor Darryl Smith, this new segment of trail is writing a new chapter in… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Wins Federal Grant to Study a High Capacity Transit Project

This is great news for our region. On October 17, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Seattle a $900,000 grant for “Seattle Center City Connector Transit Alternatives Analysis”. This grant will be used to study a high capacity transit project, such as a rapid streetcar, through downtown… [ Keep reading ]

Preventing landslides

What’s not to love about Seattle’s hills, with their great views of the water and mountains? Well, here’s something: landslides.   Depending on the amount rain and their intensity,  landslides can be a big problem, causing major damage to public and private property.   Last year SDOT’s Street Maintenance crew responded to more… [ Keep reading ]

SDOT’s Latest View of Traffic at Your Fingertips

Cameras are Streaming Live Video at 12 Locations As part of the preparations for the past week’s closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, SDOT Mayor unveiled an upgrade to the city’s Traveler’s Information Map  –  cameras streaming live at 12 key road locations citywide.  The streaming video, helps residents and… [ Keep reading ]

Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween is a fantastic occasion to walk about our city and meet our neighbors. While we embrace the Halloween spirit by adorning our favorite ghoulish attire, it’s important to remember that the chance of a child being hit by a car on Halloween is nearly double that of any other… [ Keep reading ]

New trees fill canopy gaps on arterial streets

When a street tree dies or is removed it leaves an empty pit and a stump; a former asset becomes a potential tripping hazard and disheartening eyesore.   This is why we focus on replacement trees in fall.  Historically, SDOT has planted and maintained trees on arterial corridors where adjacent property… [ Keep reading ]

Come celebrate the Mountains to Sound Trail!

Construction of the Mountains-to-Sound Trail from the southwest end of the Jose Rizal bridge south along I-5 to Holgate is substantially complete!!!  The grand opening is scheduled for this Saturday, October 29.   Join Mayor Mike McGinn, Deputy Mayor Darryl Smith and a host of partners for the ribbon cutting and community event to… [ Keep reading ]

Commuters and Travelers Adapt to Viaduct Closure

SDOT’s Traffic Management Center (TMC) has been monitoring traffic on our streets since 6 a.m.  Over the last couple of days, engineers have adjusted signal timing on main corridors as needed to keep traffic moving. We’ve observed that the commute peak is earlier (around 6:30 a.m. vs. 7:30 a.m.) but… [ Keep reading ]