Did you know SDOT has a Traveler’s Information Map? The map serves Seattle area travelers by providing access to live traffic congestion information. Find out in real time if vehicle traffic is moving slowly on a street so you can choose another route if necessary. The map and more traffic information including… [ Keep reading ]
The goal of the Pedestrian Master Plan is to make Seattle the most walkable city in the nation. To achieve this goal, the plan recommends providing pedestrian safety education targeting both drivers and pedestrians. And next Saturday, you can get a little taste of safety education in action. The Aurora Traffic Safety… [ Keep reading ]
Dr. Jose Rizal Bridge at night Dedicated in memory of Dr. Jose Rizal the 420-foot-long Bridge is one of Seattle’s original steel bridges. Over the next several months the bridge will undergo rehabilitation repairs. The project will include repairs to the bridge deck, sidewalks and girders, and replacement of expansion… [ Keep reading ]
If you are interested in knowing more about when to expect SDOT construction projects, we’ve got a calendar for that. In addition to providing traffic advisories via Twitter, we prepare a construction “look ahead” calendar. Details are provided based on location in the city and impacts you can expect. Check… [ Keep reading ]
The Westlake Transportation Hub is getting a well-deserved facelift to improve pedestrian, bike, and transit access in downtown Seattle. SDOT plans to construct a new pedestrian and bicycle-friendly plaza at the current terminus of the Seattle Streetcar by closing one block of Westlake Ave to traffic between Olive Way and… [ Keep reading ]
Plans to replace the aging Elliott Bay Seawall are advancing, with design scheduled to begin this spring. Join your neighbors and Deputy Mayor Darryl Smith at City Hall this Wednesday, February 3rd, for a chance to learn more about the project and provide your feedback to the City. More information about the… [ Keep reading ]
If you’ve been traveling near the South Spokane Street and 4th Avenue South area, you’ve likely noticed some rubble…and something missing. The old 4th Avenue South ramp, off of the West Seattle Bridge – with its precarious 90 degree turn – is no more (or at least in chunks and… [ Keep reading ]
Have you ever wanted to get involved in shaping Seattle’s future pedestrian and bicycle system? Then SPAB or SBAB may be right for you. SPAB, otherwise known as the Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board, is a committee of volunteers that advises the Mayor, City Council, and SDOT on the city’s… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT Staff along with many other city agencies will be on hand to discuss the department’s budget plans Sunday, January 31, at the 2010 Citizen’s Budget Conference on the third floor of the Seattle Center House from Noon until 5:00pm. Mayor Mike McGinn and City Council Budget Chair, Jean Godden,… [ Keep reading ]
…So do we and we’re here to help fill them. SDOT’s street crews respond to requests to fill potholes regularly and try to get to requests quickly. You can report a pothole online here or by calling 206-684-ROAD (7623).
