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 ]
New Traffic Control Manual Lays Out the Law The Seattle Department of Transportation recently published an updated version of the Traffic Control Manual for In-Street Work. SDOT’s Director, Peter Hahn, approved and adopted the new version with a Director’s Rule, which legally enforces the changes put forth in the… [ Keep reading ]
Guardrail and crash cushions? Be honest, when was the last time you thought about either of these two important safety devices that are found on many of Seattle’s roads? Who really thinks about them until they are needed? Good news! Your Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) thinks about them a… [ Keep reading ]
So many interesting and inspiring videos popped up this week – here are a few of the best: The Seattle Times and Bruce Gray of Sound Transit share an inside look at “Balto” working its way from the U District through to the Capitol Hill station. That machine does so… [ Keep reading ]
Listen to our latest Podcasts series where Barbara and Heather talk about walking to the bus, how easy and cheap it is and you get extra free time to read, listen to music. Save time, money and hassle! Give it a try if you haven’t! I was walking to the… [ Keep reading ]
You may be familiar with SDOT’s Pothole Rangers, but there is another group of SDOT employees that is maintaining streets—they are SDOT’s own paving crews. When a pot of money—$ 2.7 million—became available last year from the sale of SDOT’s rubble yard, they put it to very good use… Filed Under: SDOT
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 has been designated National Walking Day by the American Heart Association (AHA). The association hopes to encourage more Americans to adopt active lifestyles and lower their risk for heart disease – the number one killer in the United States. According to the AHA, walking has… [ Keep reading ]
Whether you’re a seasoned public artist or newbie, and you’re residing in Washington State, now’s your chance to help enliven Seattle’s sidewalks and parks! The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is partnering with Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs and Seattle Parks and Recreation on a project called… [ Keep reading ]
Nothing inspires more conversation around the city than our roads and their condition. Getting back to basics is a priority for Mayor McGinn and SDOT. Two weeks ago the Transportation Action Agenda was unveiled and it lays out the transportation priories of the city. Getting back to basics is a big part… [ Keep reading ]
