Long-term coordination efforts paid off this weekend as the city’s first light rail line began operating. The Seattle DOT has been a close partner on the project with responsibility for activities such as traffic signal timing and parking changes around stations. The timing system that operates the train and vehicle… [ Keep reading ]
Just in time for the hot weather, new gateway signs were installed by SDOT crews last week welcoming travelers to Rainier Beach. For a map of the gateway signs and other new pedestrian signs in Rainier Beach click here. The signs are part of the Neighborhood Street Fund program, funded… [ Keep reading ]
Update: The deadline for submissions is extended to August 31. Are you an artist? Do you live in the Central District, Judkins Park or Squire Park? If so, we’re waiting to hear from you. SDOT is partnering with the folks over in the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs… [ Keep reading ]
Yesterday two new “dynamic message signs” passed inspection and were activated. The signs look great! They are on 1st Ave S and 4th Ave S, both south of Spokane Street and for northbound traffic. Messages went up for drivers immediately about construction impacting access to Spokane St. We’ll have more… [ Keep reading ]
As you know, transportation is a hot issue here in Seattle. Just as they do everywhere, people here rely on the transportation system to get them to and from work, visit relatives and friends, run important errands and head out of town for a weekend away. When you couple those… [ Keep reading ]
