There’s a new traffic signal at 9th Ave N and Thomas St in South Lake Union, making it easier and safer to navigate through this busy intersection located within this booming part of town. Thanks to a strategic partnership between SDOT and private developers working in the area, people who… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT hosted a public meeting last week at the Rainier Community Center with about 300 community members attending to announce changes coming to Rainier Avenue South. This project’s goals is to make Rainier Avenue safer for everyone. There has been about one crash per day on Rainier Avenue . Within the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle police officers, firefighters and emergency management staff will be out spreading the word about AlertSeattle, a new, real-time emergency alert and notification system. With AlertSeattle in place, Seattle now has a way to send out messages to the public with information on what to do when emergencies like… [ Keep reading ]
PARK(ing) Day is a little over a month away, and we want you to get involved! PARK(ing) Day happens once a year and is an opportunity for Seattleites to temporarily turn on-street parking spaces into public places, called “parklets.” PARK(ing) Day is celebrated every third Friday in September in more than 162… [ Keep reading ]
City of Seattle encourages safe travel on land and water and hopes everyone gets safely to and from wherever the weekend takes them. Here is a link to Seafair’s page on transportation options and parking for Seafair Weekend. With this upcoming weekend’s Seafair Weekend events, the Seattle Department of Transportation… [ Keep reading ]
If you’re heading down to the Seattle Waterfront to escape the heat this weekend, there’s a lot happening! Let SDOT help you out get on your way with quick and convenient parking options, thanks to e-park. These real-time parking signs let drivers know how many open spaces are available in… [ Keep reading ]
Want to help make Rainier Valley a safer and more mobile place to live and work? Join SDOT at our open house on July 30 from 7-9 pm to learn about the projects improving the way people live and travel. The meeting will be held at the Rainier Community Center… [ Keep reading ]
This year’s dry summer may have all but erased your memories of Seattle’s rainy winter weather. However, now is the perfect time to start prepping your garden for fall and winter downpours with a rain garden! If you’ve ever walked through a wooded park on a rainy day, you likely… [ Keep reading ]
The South Lake Union Streetcar has 9 new ticket pay stations! Buying a Streetcar ticket for a group or for all day use will become much easier with these new ticket vending machines “TVMs.” The TVMs have added functionality, allowing purchases of: Streetcar-only day passes ($4.50 adult, $3.00 youth and… [ Keep reading ]
Biking between Rainier Valley and Lake Washington is now a lot easier thanks to the new bicycle “runnel” built by SDOT crews at S. Hinds Street and York Road S. stairway. Stairway runnels create an easier way for bicyclists to push bikes up or down a staircase in a channel… [ Keep reading ]
