The pathway above is a great example of how SDOT is using the 2006 Bridging the Gap (BTG) voter-approved transportation initiative to chip away at SDOT’s maintenance backlog on lesser traveled routes as well as major arterials. Located on W Raye Street on Queen Anne Hill, neighborhood residents… [ Keep reading ]
Students at Concord Elementary School in South Park were treated to a special performance by World Champion Artistic Cyclists Corrina Hein, Stefan Musu and Lukas Matla in March. In town from Germany for the Cascade Bicycle Club’s Seattle Bicycle Expo, these amazing athletes took to the gymnasium hardwoods to share their skills with local kids. Concord is… [ Keep reading ]
Spring is here. It’s time to emerge from our winter dens, blink our eyes in the sun, and look around the garden to see how it has survived winter neglect. A first instinct may be to get out the tools and take on some pruning projects, but spring is… [ Keep reading ]
The carbon footprint analysis for SDOT showed that 88 percent of the department’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions result from the use of concrete and asphalt. That is understandable, we do build bridges and pave streets. However we also researched that by maximizing our use of green paving materials we have… [ Keep reading ]
Every month the Walk. Bike. Rider highlights different options for getting around without a car, including tools and inspiring stories. Check it out here. You can subscribe to receive it via e-mail here. This month’s feature is creating great places to make getting around on foot, by bike, or riding… [ Keep reading ]
We are often asked why drivers are forced to wait for sailboats passing under the Fremont, Ballard, and other bridges. While one or a few boats or ships pass through, hundreds of drivers sit in their idling cars losing time waiting and sending huge amounts of exhaust into the… [ Keep reading ]
The Parks Department is in the process of putting the finishing touches on one of our city’s newest parks just north of the Northgate Mall. Hubbard Homestead Park sits on the site of a former park and ride. While commuters will still be able to catch the bus on 5th Ave NE, the sea of asphalt (see… [ Keep reading ]
470 : That’s the number of bare root trees SDOT Urban Forestry tree and landscape crews will plant this spring. Bare root trees are dug from a nursery field in Oregon and shipped without their soil. Trees that are shipped in pots or with root balls wrapped in burlap can… [ Keep reading ]
Looking for some pots o’ gold? You’ll find these by walking, biking and riding transit. No rainbows or leprechauns required. Take the One Less Car Challenge and you’ll earn hundred of dollars in incentives. Take the Walk Bike Ride Challenge and you could win prizes for Zipcar, Children’s Museum, REI… [ Keep reading ]
Are vehicles ever parked too close to your driveway? What can be done? According to the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC 11.72.110) it is not permitted to park in front of a driveway. In fact, there is a five foot buffer on either side of the driveway where parking is prohibited. What… [ Keep reading ]
