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From Nov. 7 – 9, we’re implementing major changes to Street Use permitting; Phase 2 of our migration to the Seattle Services Portal goes live Nov. 9.

November 4, 2020

Our move from Hansen – the permit platform we currently use – to Accela, which is accessible through the Seattle Services Portal (SSP), will make our permitting and inspections processes more consistent, predictable, and transparent for you. Accela is a software system currently used to maintain many city records, such as Seattle Department of Construction and… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: General

Rainier Ave S | We lessened the risk of landslides to property owners, residents, and people traveling.

November 4, 2020

Summary Seattle’s wet winters, steep hills, and landslide-prone geology make it prone to frequent landslides in the winter and early spring. Landslides are more likely when soils are very wet, and many occur within a few days when we have a heavy rainfall or rapid snowmelt. A recent project along Rainier Ave… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: General, Trees and Vegetation, Winter Weather

The West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force met for the 12th time to discuss the cost-benefit analysis and talk again with Mayor Durkan

November 3, 2020

“We are all making this a big priority […] the impacts of this bridge being closed cannot be overstated.“ “The regional impacts are absolutely clear. Just the Port alone services not just our region but multiple states. When I met with one of the Senators, they are creating a map to show how many… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: SDOT, Traffic and Construction, West Seattle BridgeTagged With:

Weekly Update: West Seattle High-Rise Bridge Stabilization

November 2, 2020

Every Monday, we’re posting a blog to keep you informed about our progress to stabilize the bridge, our efforts to address traffic and mobility, and other items related to the West Seattle High-Rise Bridge closure. In this week’s update: West Seattle High-Rise Bridge Stabilization Update Rapid Replace option for the… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Community Involvement, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, West Seattle BridgeTagged With:

Learn about your tax dollars hard at work in the latest Levy to Move Seattle Quarter 3 Report.

October 30, 2020

Summary In July, August, and September (Quarter 3 or Q3) of this year – despite the many ongoing challenges facing our community – crews have continued to deliver on projects funded by the Levy to Move Seattle throughout the city that enhance safety, mobility, and livability for everyone. Today, we’re highlighting some… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, SDOT, Vision Zero

At our 11th official West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force Meeting, we learned about HNTB’s “Rapid Replace” option.

October 30, 2020

Summary We discussed important developments related to the West Seattle Bridge in other blogs last week, including Automated Enforcement on the Low Bridge and the Cost-Benefit Analysis. These items were also discussed in this week’s meeting. This blog is dedicated to describing the Rapid Replace option proposed by HNTB, and we have also provided a link to the Community Task Force meeting. The proposed Rapid Replace would use the existing… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Community Involvement, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, West Seattle BridgeTagged With:

Rock the Block! Stay close to home and keep moving on Election Day with a Stay Healthy Block: Election Edition

October 30, 2020

Like most things in 2020, election day will also look different this year. After dropping off your ballot on election day (if you haven’t already, 63% of King County has!), we encourage you to stay close to home. Perhaps you already have plans to take part in a lively video call with family and friends or else… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Community Involvement, SDOT

The NEW SDOT Best of the Month Blogs! At the end of each month we’ll share a compilation of our best blogs right here.

October 29, 2020

October – and actually, the past six months! – was all about creative ways to use streets. Think Stay Healthy Streets, Stay Healthy Blocks, Keep Moving Streets, Trick or Street Blocks, extended Street Use permits, and more. With that said – the differences between these different uses and permits can get a little unclear. In this month’s SDOT Best of the… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: SDOT

Announcing Trick or Street Blocks & other fun ideas to celebrate Halloween safely.

October 28, 2020

Summary We know many little (and not so little!) ghouls and goblins are looking forward to Halloween, but like other things in 2020, it’ll need to look a bit different than in years past. That’s why we are excited to announce our Trick or Street Blocks, which build on our Stay Healthy Streets and Blocks, to help you celebrate Halloween safely. We’ve also gathered some tips and ideas that… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: SDOT

Daylight Savings ends on Nov. 1, so it’s time for a refresher on how we can all help each other stay safe in the darker seasons!

October 27, 2020

Summary 2020 is about to get darker (literally): Daylight Savings ends November 1. Now, more than ever, we need to be looking out for each other. Whether you’re walking, rolling, biking, driving, or taking public transit – safety can be a collective effort when we keep an eye out for each… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Safety, SDOT, Vision Zero, Winter Weather