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We’re Building More Sidewalks Across Seattle, in Partnership with Local Communities | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 700 words | 4-minute read This year, we’ve been walking the walk by hosting neighborhood “walkshops” with residents to co-create sidewalk and walkway plans across Seattle. Together with community members, we’ve been listening, learning, and planning where new sidewalks and walkways can make the greatest positive impact in… [ Keep reading ]

Neighborhood walks inform sidewalk expansion plans | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read We’ve been out walking the walk and co-creating sidewalk and walkway plans with community members in the Pinehurst and Northgate neighborhoods. This is just the beginning. SDOT will build sidewalk projects throughout the city as part of an ambitious push to add 250… [ Keep reading ]

Fall is here, help keep sidewalks, planting strips, and gutters clear

Please note: this blog post is available in additional languages via the links below, including Amharic, Chinese, Korean, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese: Summary: Removing leaves keeps the sidewalk safe and accessible so that everyone can travel, particularly people who have accessibility needs or have a harder time getting around. It’s… [ Keep reading ]

We’ve reached our expanded goal to build 250 new sidewalk blocks | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 1,300 words | 7-minute read At a Glance: We have surpassed our expanded goal and built over 250 new blocks of sidewalks and walkways since the start of the Levy to Move Seattle in 2016. The 250th block is located on S Leo St in South Seattle. We… [ Keep reading ]

New South Beacon Hill stairway and sidewalks support walking to school, transit | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 950 words | 5-minute read At-a-glance: We’re excited to deliver the S Henderson Stairway Project and S Rose St Sidewalk Project to help people living, working, and attending school in Southeast Seattle move around more safely and easily. These projects were each shaped by robust community input and… [ Keep reading ]

LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK | We have built over 200 new blocks of sidewalks and repaired sidewalk damage in nearly 70,000 locations since 2015

Summary We’re all pedestrians, so sidewalks make a difference to help everyone get around safely and comfortably in our daily lives. Whether you’re running to catch the bus, headed to the grocery store, or walking and rolling with your family, we are all pedestrians from time to time! Along with… [ Keep reading ]

LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK | We built smoother sidewalks & protected mature trees on Aurora Ave N!

Blog stats: 600 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: This week, we finished repairing sidewalks along the eastern side of Aurora Ave N, from NE 85th to N 105th St. The result: safer, smoother travel for people walking and rolling. Our sidewalk repair program is possible thanks to your tax dollars… [ Keep reading ]

“Why is this Sidewalk Closed?” Getting Answers while Getting Around Safely!

We all depend on sidewalks to get around, so it can be frustrating when a sidewalk we often use is closed – especially when it isn’t clear why. Since sidewalks are part of the public right-of-way, a permit is required to close the sidewalk, and it is typically related to… [ Keep reading ]

In honor of the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, here are some ways we help make Seattle more accessible. 

Last week was the 32nd anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In honor of this important milestone, let’s talk about our work to make Seattle’s transportation system more accessible for people of all ages and abilities. First, some background: the ADA is a federal law… [ Keep reading ]

Best of the Month | Extending outdoor dining and retail permits, completing pavement and safety improvements, helping students, and celebrating Black History Month

In case you missed it, we’re sharing highlights from the SDOT Blog each month. Here are some of our top blog posts from February. SDOT Blog Monthly Highlights – February 2022 1) Thank you to the 10,000+ people who took our outdoor dining and retail survey. Here’s what we heard…. [ Keep reading ]