We love to say “yes” to citizens; nothing feels better than being able to provide the help and change that a citizen requests. Regrettably, some of the time we have to say “no” because of budget limitations and because we serve the public according to specific language of city regulations, legislation,… [ Keep reading ]
The White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity, spearheaded by First Lady Michelle Obama and the Let’s Move campaign, recently released a report and action plan titled Solving the Problem of Childhood Obesity Within a Generation. Included in this report are benchmarks and strategies for reducing childhood obesity to pre-1970’s levels in… [ Keep reading ]
The NE 45th St Viaduct Project is not only replacing the old timber structure to the west – it’s also inspired a new outreach effort. The project includes a program to encourage walking, biking, and riding during and after construction. A “Bike, Bus, Walk Map” of the project area shows… [ Keep reading ]
Is it a closer bus stop? More sidewalks? More frequent and more reliable transit? More bike lanes? More pedestrian spaces? The Walk Bike Ride initiative is holding community meetings to hear your answers to this question. Attendees will learn more about Walk Bike Ride, get more information on what types… [ 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 ]
The NE 45th Street viaduct’s existing west approach is nearing the end of its structural life and needs to be replaced to maintain a safe and efficient travel corridor. The replacement will require the closure of the NE 45th Street viaduct to all traffic, pedestrians and bicycles from June 14… [ Keep reading ]
Last Sunday Alki Summer Streets and West Seattle PTA’s 5K run were a lot of fun! The weather was chillier at the start than we all hoped; but the Coastal’s surf machine ; and Children’s Hospital’s Obstacle course warmed everyone up. Lots of people enjoyed taking their photo in SDOT’s… [ Keep reading ]
If you live in the Fremont or Greenwood districts or in one of the other areas of the city where the streets are lined with ‘October Glory’ (Acer rubrum) red maples, you may have noticed that many of the trees are quite bare, and appear to be dying. The good… [ Keep reading ]
Wednesday, May 26th, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Yesler Community Center 917 E Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122 This forum will consider the impact transportation choices have on communities from a health and equity perspective, and is part of the recently announced “Walk Bike Ride” initiative. Moderated by C.R. Douglas,… [ Keep reading ]
SDOT’s Safe Routes to School program aims to improve safety along school walking and biking routes and increase the number of students who walk or bike to school. To achieve these goals, we often partner with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and advocacy groups like Feet First and the… [ Keep reading ]
