The effort to reduce SDOT’s carbon footprint has us counting up, as it were, and cooling down. That’s because the more sustainable “green concrete” takes about seven days to cure, or solidify, whereas the more common mixture takes only three; and, the more sustainable asphalt is a warm mix versus… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Transportation invites you to an Open House for the Mercer West project! Tuesday, April 24, 2012 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Seattle Center – Northwest Rooms Plaza: Rainier Room We are almost finished with the design of the project and will be presenting the… [ Keep reading ]
Have you taken a walk in your Seattle neighborhood lately to enjoy the early signs of spring? You may notice an occasional sweet smell that causes you to turn your head and search for the source. Or maybe you will round a corner to discover a cluster of bright red tulips along the sidewalk. Perhaps the best… [ Keep reading ]
This week we’ll be celebrating Earth Day and it just so happens that last week SDOT kicked off work on the NW Market/45th Street Priority Bus Corridor, a project that takes the city one step closer to a sustainable transportation system. Speedier, more reliable transit service means more people can… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle is aware that every choice matters. We also know that transportation is the largest source of pollution in the city and is an issue that impacts overall livability. This Sunday SDOT invites you to participate in Earth Day and help us make walking, biking and riding transit the best… [ Keep reading ]
Bridging the Gap and Neighborhood Projects Did you know that Bridging the Gap (BTG) provides $1.5 million a year to support the development of large neighborhood projects? The Neighborhood Street Fund (NSF) Large Project Program is funded through the voter approved BTG transportation levy, adopted by voters in 2006, and… [ Keep reading ]
First up! If you are the sort to read a transportation blog, you should know that Jarrett Walker and Darrin Nordahl will be speaking at Town Hall on April 18th, 7:30 – 9:00 pm. They’ll be discussing public transit from two different ends of the bus route: technical simplicity and… [ Keep reading ]
Spring is here, so it’s time to get out those sneakers and start walking! No excuses either – Seattle remains the top “Walk Friendly” community in the nation by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC). The only “Platinum level community” Seattle tops a list of 23 other communities that have earned… [ Keep reading ]
Last week, SDOT and other city departments hosted tables at the 10th Annual Regional Contracting Forum. This is an event that brings together representatives from cities, counties, port authorities, state and federal agencies so that contractors, consultants, and suppliers can network and meet government contracting representatives. The approximately 1300 attendees… [ Keep reading ]
By the end of this week all South Spokane Street Viaduct traffic is expected to be traveling on the newly built portion of the structure, so that the old portion can then get refurbished. Westbound traffic has been on the new portion of the West Seattle Bridge since December of… [ Keep reading ]
