Sometimes people ask: “How can I get a 4-way stop installed?” Below is some basic info on how SDOT decides where 4-way stop signs are appropriate. SDOT only adds stop signs where accidents or other data show that drivers are not observing the right-of-way rule under State law. Stop signs… [ Keep reading ]
The Aurora Traffic Safety Project has been working to reduce collisions on Aurora Avenue North since June of 2009. With one year’s worth of collision data now processed, we’ve been able to assess the performance of the project to date. And we have good news to report! When compared to… [ Keep reading ]
Bridging the Gap is a transportation maintenance and improvement program approved by voters in 2006. It allows SDOT to make investments in needed infrastructure improvements. On 15th Avenue South in the Beacon Hill neighborhood these funds helped improve conditions for drivers, bikers and pedestrians. In conjunction with repaving 15th Avenue South between Beacon… [ Keep reading ]
Just in case you haven’t heard…as of February 5, King County Metro dropped its restriction on loading bikes on buses at transit stops in downtown Seattle’s Ride Free Area. They tested this over the last year and evaluated that safety, operation, and on-time performance were not affected. So that means… [ Keep reading ]
Given SDOT’s goals to make walking a strong option for getting around Seattle, it might interest you to know that there are, in fact, rules governing pedestrian accessibility by construction sites. In fact, the SDOT construction traffic section sets pedestrian safety as its number one priority in consideration of… [ Keep reading ]
Despite below freezing temperatures and a dusting of snow on the ground, major construction projects are underway throughout Seattle. Major projects are occuring on 15th Avenue NE, Mercer Street, the southern segment of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, and along Spokane Street in SODO just to name a few. And this is… [ Keep reading ]
You are heading home from a late night dinner on Aurora Avenue N and the traffic signals seem to be working in your favor. Cruising at the speed limit, you are getting through each intersection on green lights. If you are sitting at the light on a side street like… [ Keep reading ]
More than 960 people packed the Seattle Aquarium to kick-off an effort to re-shape Seattle’s waterfront post-viaduct. James Corner of james corner field operations gave an exciting slide presentation that walked people through their approach to redesigning the waterfront. You can check out the slide show, and watch a video… [ Keep reading ]
Whether you choose to honor George Washington, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, or all the American presidents, today is President’s Day and a holiday for city of Seattle workers. We will resume posting the SDOT Blog tomorrow, February 22nd. Happy President’s Day!
Most of us are well aware that cell phone use while driving is a primary offense in Washington State yet we still see drivers violating this law daily. One quick and simple way to make our streets safer is to put away the phone when we get behind the wheel and focus… [ Keep reading ]
