…a pothole? …damaged sidewalk? … parking sign that has fallen down? …vegetation overgrowth that blocks a driver’s line of sight? …chronic speeding on a residential street? The easiest way to report these kinds of non-emergency problems on a city street is to use the on-line Customer Request Form on SDOT’s Web… [ Keep reading ]
Spring is on the way…and starting the process for a painting a Painted Intersection or Street Mural in your neighborhood should be too! A street mural can be a great community builder. While it is not considered a traffic calming device, a mural can beautify your neighborhood and may… [ Keep reading ]
Over the past two years SDOT has been in the process of developing a Transit Master Plan (TMP) to develop short- and long-term policies, programs, and projects resulting in a high-quality transit system that is easier, more effective, and more enjoyable for Seattle residents, visitors, and employees. We’re currently putting… [ Keep reading ]
Never heard of a “Festival Street”? You’re not alone. Actually, it’s relatively new in that a recently adopted and published Director’s Rule officially lays out the details. The development of festival streets achieves a number of goals. First, a festival street promotes a sense of community in that it provides an… [ Keep reading ]
The contractor for the project, Kiewit-Massman, has completed the in-water construction work on time, given that the fish window (which started on August 1) ended on February 15. Did you know? 6,000 tons of contaminated sediment were excavated! If you’d like to see a summary of the caisson construction work… [ Keep reading ]
Residents often call the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) when “no parking” signs on easels appear on their street. They want to know why they are there, who placed them there, and the duration of the parking restriction. There are many purposes for “no parking” signs, such as for construction,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s first Rapid Ride Line, the C-line in West Seattle, is a joint transit improvements project of SDOT and King County Metro Transit. These improvements will create a faster, more reliable corridor for Metro’s new RapidRide buses. Construction for the C Line, which will begin service next fall, is moving… [ Keep reading ]
Passengers wondering when their Metro bus will pick them up have a new tool at Third Avenue and James Street. Today, SDOT and the King County Courthouse partnered to install a real time bus arrival sign at the northbound stop. The sign faces directly onto the bustling Third Avenue… [ Keep reading ]
Residents often ask the Seattle Department of Transportation what work is planned for their street when they see some indication that work is being set up. It can take some sleuthing to identify exactly what is happening at that location. There are several places to look: Construction Map–You can find… [ Keep reading ]
The City’s Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) is a citywide effort to end institutionalized racism and race-based disparities in City government. In the month of February, SDOT is sharing stories of some of the projects and programs we are working on to achieve racial equity in our community. Our… [ Keep reading ]
