SDOT recently completed the installation of a new green bike lane on northbound Eastlake Avenue at Furhman Avenue East approaching the University Bridge. Bicyclist volumes are quite high in this location with people biking from Capitol Hill, Lake Union, and Downtown Seattle toward the University of Washington. Over the years this location has been the site of… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT just installed the city’s first bike box at E Pine Street eastbound at 12th Avenue. As part of the Bicycle Master Plan, SDOT will add more boxes this year at E Madison Street eastbound and westbound at 12th Avenue, and Seventh Avenue S northbound at S Dearborn Street.
Driving into downtown Seattle can be stressful, especially knowing which way to turn for a parking spot. Imagine signs pointing you toward different garages in downtown. Imagine a display with the number of spots available. What if you could check all this an more before leaving the house? SDOT is making… [ Keep reading ]
Last Wednesday, September 22, the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) honored King County traffic safety professionals, including our very own, Jim Curtin, for their outstanding contributions to traffic safety. For the 25th year, the WTSC recognized outstanding citizens who go beyond their job duties and make necessary contributions, changes, and… [ Keep reading ]
By the end of the coming weekend, Stone Avenue N between N 80th Street and Green Lake Drive N will be adorned with a beautiful “Water Swirls” street mural. On Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 25, Stone Avenue N between N 80th Street and Green Lake Drive N will… [ Keep reading ]
Nearly half of all collisions that occurred on Aurora Avenue North between April 2005 and March 2008 were caused by driver inattention. Aurora is a bustling street where drivers can easily be distracted. Local businesses line the roadway, Metro’s Route 358 provides frequent transit service and pedestrians walk to and from… [ Keep reading ]
Now that fall is here and we have new routines to get to school and work – make sure you think about the Way to Go. Check out the WALK, BIKE, RIDEr SDOT’s fun, fact-filled monthly newsletter on walking, biking, riding transit and other tips on how to leave your… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Transportation has announced that james corner field operations (hyperlink to site: www.fieldoperations.net) has been selected to design Seattle’s new Central Waterfront. Parks, DPD and SDOT went through a highly rigorous process to identify the winning firm. The project attracted international attention with 30 firms submitting their… [ Keep reading ]
Planning to get out and walk for fun and/or exercise? Now SDOT has a map just for you! The Seattle Walking Map was designed to help you choose a walking route that best suits your interests and fitness level. Now there’s no reason not to get out and explore Seattle…. [ Keep reading ]
Today is worldwide PARK(ing) Day, an annual event to celebrate public parks and highlight the need for more urban green space. Throughout the city more than 70 on-street parking spaces have been transformed into mini-parks for the day. These parks are supporting a wide variety of activities that vary from… [ Keep reading ]
