“Where is the seawall?” “Are gribbles real?” “What will an earthquake do to Seattle’s waterfront?” If you have ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone! Elliott Bay Seawall Project staff have attended several community fairs and festivals this summer and have already talked with more than 600 people picnicking… [ Keep reading ]
Parking. Whether it’s on the street or in a garage, it’s something that many people do on a regular basis. While people certainly don’t drive for the sole purpose of parking, the act of finding a spot is inevitable. We want to hear about your experiences. At SDOT, we manage… [ Keep reading ]
South across 130th. East across Aurora. North across 130th. That’s how you do the “Senior Shuffle”. Or perhaps we should say that’s how you did the Senior Shuffle. Until just a few weeks ago, residents of the Broadview-Bitter Lake-Haller Lake area had to embark on quite a trek in order… [ Keep reading ]
Hey parents, learn from Seattle’s guru on making the most of busing with your kids: “Bus Chick” Carla Saulter. This Saturday Bus Chick teams up with Metro Transit to provide a free workshop on how to make riding the bus a great travel option for families. This is part of… [ Keep reading ]
It’s time to go out and mow the lawn. Almost done, there are just a few tufts of taller grass right up against a tree trunk. It only takes a second with a weed whacker (or string trimmer) to remove the offending grass, but the tree might never recover. Hitting… [ Keep reading ]
Hopefully you already know that Summer Streets is a community block party where SDOT opens up several blocks of a street for people to walk, cycle, stroll, shop, connect with friends and just hang out on the street free of motor vehicles. There are two things that you absolutely… [ Keep reading ]
On Sunday, July 31, SDOT had the pleasure of participating in at the Pista Sa Nayon and Hispanic Seafair Festivals which are part of the Seafair celebration and are open to the general public and to people of all ages. Bi-lingual staff and volunteers had an opportunity to interact with… [ Keep reading ]
Summer is finally here and it’s a great time to get outside, get to know your neighbors and have some fun by holding a block party. Who knows – maybe you can start a neighborhood tradition! In case you weren’t aware, you can get a free permit from SDOT’s Street Use section for… [ Keep reading ]
Engaging and interacting with others is an important building block to create strong communities. Did you know that our transportation system provides many opportunities to easily connect with people in your community every day? These opportunities are the simple act of walking, cycling, riding the bus, taking the train and… [ Keep reading ]
Rebar, a multidisciplinary artist team, was recently selected to create temporary artwork for the new Jackson Plaza in front of the King Street Station. The temporary art project will highlight the plaza and historic station which is currently undergoing major restoration. Rebar will work with SDOT and the Office… [ Keep reading ]
