SDOT in partnership with King County Metro is installing 11 new Real Time Information Signs (RTIS) at bus stops along the NW Market Street/45th Street corridor through Ballard, Wallingford and the University District. These pole-mounted LED signs will let bus commuters know if their bus is on time or running late. These… [ Keep reading ]
What is the future of transportation in Seattle? What can Seattle learn from other cities? We’re bringing the expertise of four national and international leaders who transformed cities through transportation to help Seattle see our streets and sidewalks in a new light. Join these leaders of New York City, Washington… [ Keep reading ]
Extending Link service to the UW is an example of how investments in light rail and better coordination by local transit agencies are moving the region forward. Public meetings are planned for March, while Seattle street improvements are underway, and downtown Seattle bus tunnel changes take effect in September. Please… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT crews will begin the first phase of rebuilding 23rd Avenue between S Jackson and E John streets in April. This project will improve safety and mobility for everyone who drives, walks, bikes and takes transit in the Central Area. Tonight, SDOT will share info about what to expect during construction with… [ Keep reading ]
What is Move Seattle? Move Seattle is the Mayor and SDOT’s vision for how to integrate all of our planning for different travel modes into a holistic, 10-year strategic plan for transportation. It builds from the Council-adopted modal plans, describing how they work together as a whole. It includes strategic… [ Keep reading ]
Rushing to catch the bus or just going for a stroll on Montlake Boulevard? Get ready for several sidewalk detours during the next six to eight weeks. Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation’s SR 520 West Approach Bridge North Project are getting ready to build wider, smoother… [ Keep reading ]
Spring arrived early in Chinatown-International District this week! Just in time for Lunar New Year, three Seattle Streetcar stations sprouted bold flowers and graceful icons symbolizing the neighborhood’s cultures: 5th & Jackson, Japantown – Cherry Blossom symbolizes the ephemeral nature of life; Daruma doll represents good luck in reaching a… [ Keep reading ]
Residents living in the vicinity of Rainier Avenue S will receive the postcard (pictured above) inviting them to Design Alternatives Review meetings for this road safety corridor project. More than 1200 collisions have occurred on Rainier since 2011 resulting in 630 injuries and two fatalities. SDOT has developed several different… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is seeking to improve the streetscapes of downtown Seattle and South Lake Union, and has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a Coordinated Street Furniture Program. The program’s goal is to enhance the public right of way through high quality street furniture and a higher… [ Keep reading ]
One more day to add your input by taking SDOT’s online survey for the Madison Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Study, the survey ends February 5th. The Study is developing a concept design for BRT from Colman Dock to Martin Luther King Jr. Way and will examine two alternatives to evaluate… [ Keep reading ]
