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On Capitol Hill right now there is a lot of construction; a lot of construction. And there’s been a lot of construction on Capitol Hill for a very long time, so much so that late last year the area that was defined as the Capitol Hill Construction Hub was expanded… [ Keep reading ]

A Closer Look at Crack Sealing Street Maintenance

SDOT street maintenance crews are in the thick of crack seal season. Crack sealing is exactly what it sounds like – filling cracks on city streets. Each summer SDOT crews help keep our streets in good condition by filling cracks in our arterial streets with a flexible sealant. Cracks allow… [ Keep reading ]

Summer Break for Kids is coming soon, Safe Travel Habits Rewarded!

SDOT Director Scott Kubly and SDOT staffers joined Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers at Arbor Heights/K-5 STEM School in West Seattle to educate and reward for traveling safely and following the rules of the road. Thanks to school staff, students and parents, SPD, and everyone out there in the Delridge community. This included grownups driving and kids who were getting… [ Keep reading ]

Making Space for Community

When we think of ways to build healthy communities, “repairing aging infrastructure” doesn’t usually top the list. But SDOT is partnering with the Alliance for Pioneer Square, the Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority, Seattle City Light, and other city agencies to take advantage of a unique opportunity… [ Keep reading ]

Northgate Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge and Expanded Bike Share Grant Proposal

SDOT is seeking a $25 million federal TIGER grant that would complete the Northgate Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge and also fund a major expansion of the city’s bike share network. This grant from USDOT, along with local contributions from SDOT and Sound Transit, would provide a direct pedestrian crossing over I-5 and… [ Keep reading ]

City’s Newest Curb Ramps making Intersections Safer and More Accessible

In the past six months, SDOT has replaced or installed 153 curb ramps at 31 locations throughout the city. These improvement projects are helping build healthy communities by adding or replacing curb ramps in neighborhoods that didn’t meet current city code requirements. Improvement project criteria for the locations focused on areas where people… [ Keep reading ]

What is the future of transportation in Seattle? Guest Speaker Jason Roberts Wednesday 6/10 @ 6-8pm

“Build a Better Block: Rethinking Streets & Sidewalks as a Social Setting” Wednesday, June 10 from 6-8pm Featured Guest Speaker: Jason Roberts Moderator: Joshua McNichols, KUOW Nesholm Family Lecture Hall at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street RSVP here: https://betterblock.eventbrite.com Jason Roberts is the founder of the Oak Cliff Transit Authority,… [ Keep reading ]

Roxbury Safety Improvements Moving Forward

Safety improvements are moving forward for SW Roxbury Street!  Roxbury will be rechannelized from 4-lanes to 3-lanes between 35th Ave SW and 17th Ave SW and a number of additional safety enhancements are coming soon to one of Seattle’s southernmost arterials. SDOT worked with the community for more than a… [ Keep reading ]

New Terry Avenue Parklet and Green Street

A Green Street is a street that, through various design techniques, gives priority to pedestrian circulation and environmental sustainability. One of Seattle’s Green Streets, the section of Terry Avenue between Virginia and Denny, is about to get a much-needed extension. Once complete, the Terry Avenue Green Street will extend an… [ Keep reading ]

Weekend Closures: East Lake Washington Boulevard and eastbound SR 520 lanes and ramps from Montlake to 92 Ave NE

WSDOT and City of Seattle crews will work around the clock for two consecutive weekends to relocated and replace utilities. This utility work will be completed during the upcoming weekend closures of East Lake Washington Boulevard from May 29 to June 1 and June 5 to 8, when crews will… [ Keep reading ]