Over 1,000 people have signed up for the July/August Walk Bike Ride Challenge and switched 96,000 miles of car trips to walking, biking and riding. As we say around here, “Way to Go, Seattle!” For each trip they report, “challengers” earn a chance to win some great prizes. We’re tracking… [ Keep reading ]
Back in January we noted that Streetcar Ridership Continues to Grow. We are now reaching the end of July and the numbers are still up. As reported by the Seattle Transit Blog, “ (the) average weekday ridership for June 2011 grew by over 900 additional boardings over 2010, with a… [ Keep reading ]
This past week, WalkScore announced Amercia’s Most Walkable Cities and Neighborhoods ranking Seattle number six from a field of 2,500 cities. The organization based its rankings on proximity to nearby amenities such as grocery stores, schools, parks and public transit and promotes walkable neighborhoods for their economic, environmental and health… [ Keep reading ]
More than 2,200 pay stations line our city streets in neighborhood business districts and the downtown core making it easier for people to pay for parking. Most people have become accustomed to using these high tech parking tools that enable parkers to use cash or credit to pay for on… [ Keep reading ]
Is there a tree on your street that inspires awe every time you walk by? How about in your backyard or in your local park? Maybe it’s a Heritage Tree—or could be. Seattle’s Heritage Tree Program evaluates and designates trees that residents have nominated. Anyone can nominate a heritage… [ Keep reading ]
Wow. That means 65% of Downtown employees now commute by train, bus, bike, foot, carpool and other options. When a political candidate or an initiative gets 65% of the votes, we call that a landslide. More people choosing these travel options is good for Downtown employees, businesses and customers because… [ Keep reading ]
If you’ve been around the South Park Bridge area, you are probably wondering “when is construction starting?” The groundbreaking ceremony happened on May 5, and Kiewit-Massman, the joint-venture contractor that was selected for the project, received the “Notice to Proceed” on May 17. However, major construction begins on August 1,… [ Keep reading ]
On June 20, this blog brought you Making the Most of What We’ve Got, an introduction to SDOT’s Asset Management program in which we discussed the need for a database of SDOT assets and an evaluation of their condition. Today, in our second edition of this multi-part series, we’ll… [ Keep reading ]
Cyclists and pedestrians can now enjoy using the new portside path located along Alaskan Way S. between S. Atlantic Street and S. King Street, which provides a direct route to and from downtown Seattle without having to cross the railroad tracks. See more here. WSDOT staff will be located at the north… [ Keep reading ]
Radar speed signs have been popping up throughout the city over the past few years. More than 20 radar speed signs currently line our local arterial streets displaying the posted speed limit and the speed of oncoming vehicles. These signs are intended to educate drivers by providing direct feedback to… [ Keep reading ]
