With the stinging failure of Prop 1, folks here at SDOT and around the City are taking stock and trying to figure out what to do next. Check out these links for more information! Plan C..? What’s Plan C? Seattle transit advocates announce ballot measure to keep buses rolling… [ Keep reading ]
This Saturday, April 26, SDOT is celebrating “Day of Play” with students at Olympic Hills Elementary in Lake City. Volunteers from Feet First, Cascade Bicycle Club, and Lake City Neighborhood Greenways will be on hand to provide free bike helmets and fittings, bicycle safety training, healthy snacks and fun prizes. … [ Keep reading ]
Replacement of Seattle’s seawall along the waterfront is underway, not only to protect public safety and create the foundation for the future waterfront, but also to improve aquatic habitat, and ultimately the overall health of Elliott Bay. Before the seawall was built, Seattle’s shoreline included forested bluffs, beaches and marshes… [ Keep reading ]
Would you like to know more about progress made by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) on Bridging the Gap (BTG) – funded Greenways and transit corridor improvements? Or get updated on what your BTG levy dollars promised and how close we are to reaching those goals? Like… [ Keep reading ]
Wondering about the crews you’ve seen installing equipment at the South Lake Union (SLU) streetcar stations? The Seattle Department of Transportation and King County Metro Transit are working together to install and commission equipment for ORCA fare collection at the SLU station platforms. The ORCA card is all you need to pay… [ Keep reading ]
In eight Seattle neighborhoods, parking pay stations operate until 8 PM. Ever wonder why? Just as paid parking during the day improves access to business districts, extending paid parking in busy neighborhoods helps open additional parking spaces so that people can get to their evening attractions easily. The Seattle Department… [ Keep reading ]
After months of planning the Lake City Way Traffic Safety Project is officially underway! On March 28th residents and business owners took to our favorite roadway to remind drivers to ‘stop for pedestrians’, to ‘drive like you live here’ and that ‘streets are for people’. Following the attention-getting walk we kicked-off our project… [ Keep reading ]
Did you know that using a bicycle has virtually no carbon footprint and is the most energy efficient form of transportation ever invented? Riding a bike instead of driving a car reduces the amount of paved surfaces needed for travel lanes and parking lots; reduces energy consumption; and reduces air… [ Keep reading ]
People who live and work in Seattle want choices about how they get around the city. They think about safety, convenience and cost when deciding how to travel. Increasingly, people also look for forms of transportation which improve their health and let them see more, experience more, and appreciate the… [ Keep reading ]
Did you know that the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is responsible for managing more than 500 stairways that can be found across the city? With the help of the Bridging the Gap (BTG) transportation levy, SDOT has been making it easier to make the decision to use the… [ Keep reading ]
