As we embark on the New Year, SDOT has a hefty “To Do” list to make transportation improvements, regardless of travel mode, all across the City of Seattle. Projects kicking off with construction in just the first quarter alone include Dexter Avenue North and Georgetown Streets paving as well as… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle residents will be pleased to learn that the City of Seattle was awarded $87,254,000 in transportation grants in 2010. Aggressively seeking external funds in a tight budget year, SDOT secured grant funding for projects that will improve roadways, repair bridges and enhance safety for motorists, transit users, freight, pedestrians and bicyclists. Gaining much… [ Keep reading ]
There is a new art walk in the Intl District. Through Feb. 28th, local artists are using vacant retail spaces in the Pioneer Square and Chinatown-International District neighborhoods to display their artwork, house their creative enterprises and establish artist residencies. One of our favorite parts is the painting of a reflection of… [ Keep reading ]
In 2007, the city established a Translation and Interpretation Policy as part of its Immigrant and Refugee Initiative with the goal to promote fair and equitable access to city services for individuals with limited English proficiency. Since that time, the initiative has been adopted by all the departments of… [ Keep reading ]
Where do folks get disabled parking permits? Looking to renew one, or know someone who needs too? SDOT’s parking homepage can help. You may not know it, but SDOT does not issue these permits, our city only honors their use. The State Department of Licensing can issue disabled parking placards… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Transportation would like to thank everyone for a fantastic 2010 and wish you all a happy 2011! Be sure to play it safe on the roads this evening. Don’t drink and drive. Take a cab, a bus, or Link Light Rail to the Space Needle fireworks, the club,… [ Keep reading ]
If you travel in SODO you’ve likely noticed that Airport Way South is looking better and better (see pretty pics below!). That’s because hard-working construction crews completed phase one of improvements to Airport Way South (South Spokane Street up to South Royal Brougham Way) this year and just about completed Airport… [ Keep reading ]
This month’s Walk.Bike.Rider newsletter features some great tips for beating cabin fever during the Northwest’s notoriously gloomy winter. While it may be damp during this time of the year, average high temperatures of 46 in January, 50 in February, and 53 in March mean that anyone can exercise outdoors with the right… [ Keep reading ]
Looking back as the calendar turns to 2011, King Street Station had a good year. Decades of neglect have been peeled back, and new strong bones put in place to carry the station for another 100 years. Twelve months ago a 1960s-era acoustic-tile drop ceiling covered the upper windows of… [ Keep reading ]
To address the economic downturn, city employees will be taking unpaid furlough days to help with the city’s budget. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will participate by splitting the furloughing of its staff between two days in each furlough period. Please expect to see reduced staffing at SDOT on… [ Keep reading ]
