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 ]
…with the other half coming right on schedule (you didn’t think we’d just leave it this way, did you?). I’m referring to the 15th Avenue Bridge in Maple Leaf and we are now over the hump – past the 50% complete mark – headed toward a spring completion. Enjoy these recent pictures as… [ Keep reading ]
Need a reason to think of trying transit across SR 520? We’ve got a few: This week new bus service will provide better connections between the communities on both sides of the lake. The number of bus trips across 520 will increase by 20%…giving you more frequent options! In addition,… [ Keep reading ]
Walking is the most affordable and environmentally-friendly form of transportation, and is also great exercise and an easy way to improve mental and physical health. Unfortunately, many children ride to school in a car, missing out on the benefits of walking. During October, International Walk to School month, SDOT is… [ Keep reading ]
This Sunday, volunteers will plant up to 100 trees on South Columbian Way in an event sponsored by SDOT’s Urban Forestry section and the city of Seattle. The event will be a part of the international A Global Way of Doing 10/10/10 campaign (October 10, 2010), as well as the… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is pleased to announce the selection of Central Waterfront Partners as the project management/engineering team for Seattle’s Central Waterfront project. This project management/ engineering team will now combine with our recently selected design team, headed by james corner field operations, to jointly design and build the… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT recently completed the installation of a new green bike lane on northbound Eastlake Avenue at Furhman Avenue East approaching the University Bridge. Bicyclist volumes are quite high in this location with people biking from Capitol Hill, Lake Union, and Downtown Seattle toward the University of Washington. Over the years this location has been the site of… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT just installed the city’s first bike box at E Pine Street eastbound at 12th Avenue. As part of the Bicycle Master Plan, SDOT will add more boxes this year at E Madison Street eastbound and westbound at 12th Avenue, and Seventh Avenue S northbound at S Dearborn Street.
Driving into downtown Seattle can be stressful, especially knowing which way to turn for a parking spot. Imagine signs pointing you toward different garages in downtown. Imagine a display with the number of spots available. What if you could check all this an more before leaving the house? SDOT is making… [ Keep reading ]
Last Wednesday, September 22, the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) honored King County traffic safety professionals, including our very own, Jim Curtin, for their outstanding contributions to traffic safety. For the 25th year, the WTSC recognized outstanding citizens who go beyond their job duties and make necessary contributions, changes, and… [ Keep reading ]
