According to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, 2010 was a historically safe year on roadways throughout the state. Traffic-related fatalities decreased by nearly 9 percent statewide to the lowest number since record keeping began. This reduction is a significant step towards meeting the goal of Target Zero, the shared goal… [ Keep reading ]
Rights-of-way have limited space, but we try to fit a lot into them: streets, sidewalks, overhead and underground utilities, as well as trees and other vegetation. Conflicts can arise between uses, notably trees and sidewalks. SDOT Urban Forestry works closely with Street Maintenance, Capital Projects, and private property owners to… [ Keep reading ]
Bike to Work Day is coming Friday, May 20 and we are taking back the street in more ways than one. In partnership with Cascade Bicycle Club we are hosting the first Summer Streets party of the year with Cascade’s Bike to Work Day Party. Friday May 20th; 4 – 7 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]
King Street Station is an iconic landmark that is a focal point for one of Seattle’s three multi-modal transportation hubs in the Center City. There’s more than just interstate Amtrak services. The station provides access and transfers for commuter rail, light rail, streetcar, regional buses, local buses, bicycles, pedestrians, vehicular… [ Keep reading ]
If you walk or bike the Burke Gilman Trail near the University Village you’ll be treated to a surprise that’s awaiting you as you pass under the NE 45th Street Viaduct Bridge. No, it’s not another troll, it’s an elegant design that “softens” the bridge’s supporting concrete wall with… [ Keep reading ]
Back in February we reported on an anti-distracted driving video contest sponsored by the Aurora Traffic Safety Project, the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and State Farm Insurance. The contest, known as the $248 Challenge, invited students at all local high schools to develop videos that displayed the dangers of this behavior. Students… [ Keep reading ]
On March 12th and 13th, SDOT Urban Forestry field crews wrapped up a large pruning project including approximately 159 trees on .4 miles of Rainier Ave S from S Cloverdale St to 51st Ave S. Various city departments, including SPD, SDOT and DON, have been coordinating with community residents… [ Keep reading ]
After hearing from the public and conducting additional analysis, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has recommended to Mayor Mike McGinn that the city undertake a project to enhance safety along Northeast 125th Street by rechannelizing the roadway. Between Roosevelt Way Northeast and 28th Avenue Northeast, the road would have… [ Keep reading ]
As Earth Day approaches it is a good time to think about how SDOT is being green. I don’t want to get too wonky here but SDOT thinks about its approach in 3 ways. Actually two sets of 3 ways. The first is the standard 3 E’s definition of Sustainability… [ Keep reading ]
About 175 people came out to the Seattle Center Tuesday March 15 for an open house focused on the feasibility results of adding a second lane up West Mercer Place, and providing comments on the project. The program included a 3-minute, narrated power point presentation, and display boards outlining the… [ Keep reading ]
