We here at the SDOT Blog have written numerous stories about sidewalk construction, pedestrian improvement projects, and crosswalk installations built by our annual programs responsible for implementing the Pedestrian Master Plan. But we’ve yet to highlight alternative processes for making improvements in your neighborhood despite the fact that the City… [ Keep reading ]
The Elliott Bay Seawall Project is exploring options to replace Seattle’s aging seawall, and the project team would like to hear from you! Interactive open house (a kid-friendly event) Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., public drop in Location: The Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way… [ Keep reading ]
There’s been a lot happening at King Street Station lately. People often stop to take in the view of cranes raising steel, welding, concrete trucks pouring, digging, jack hammering, and more. SDOT recently received a fine compliment for King Street Station when local freelance concept artist, designer, and illustrator Mark Selander stopped by to… [ Keep reading ]
The end of the year data shows continued ridership growth on the South Lake Union Streetcar. There were over half a million riders in 2010, a 15 percent increase over 2009, and 25 percent greater than ridership in 2008, the first full year of operation. The gains were driven… [ Keep reading ]
In 2010 SDOT built 15 blocks of sidewalks and installed 20 miles of new bike lanes and sharrows through the Bridging the Gap Transportation Levy. But before crews can apply fresh paint to streets or turn any dirt, SDOT planners must select locations for these new facilities. Guided by the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle residents will be pleased to learn that the City of Seattle was awarded $87,254,000 in transportation grants in 2010. Aggressively seeking external funds in a tight budget year, SDOT secured grant funding for projects that will improve roadways, repair bridges and enhance safety for motorists, transit users, freight, pedestrians and bicyclists. Gaining much… [ Keep reading ]
In 2007, the city established a Translation and Interpretation Policy as part of its Immigrant and Refugee Initiative with the goal to promote fair and equitable access to city services for individuals with limited English proficiency. Since that time, the initiative has been adopted by all the departments of… [ Keep reading ]
Where do folks get disabled parking permits? Looking to renew one, or know someone who needs too? SDOT’s parking homepage can help. You may not know it, but SDOT does not issue these permits, our city only honors their use. The State Department of Licensing can issue disabled parking placards… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Transportation would like to thank everyone for a fantastic 2010 and wish you all a happy 2011! Be sure to play it safe on the roads this evening. Don’t drink and drive. Take a cab, a bus, or Link Light Rail to the Space Needle fireworks, the club,… [ Keep reading ]
This month’s Walk.Bike.Rider newsletter features some great tips for beating cabin fever during the Northwest’s notoriously gloomy winter. While it may be damp during this time of the year, average high temperatures of 46 in January, 50 in February, and 53 in March mean that anyone can exercise outdoors with the right… [ Keep reading ]
