Does the end of summer have you feeling blue? It’s not time to start hiding away inside quite yet! PARK(ing) Day Plus+ has inspired Seattleites to create 50 temporary parks and street improvements for you to explore in parking spaces throughout the city. Check them out this Friday and Saturday,… [ Keep reading ]
With so much construction going on in Seattle, how do we keep downtown streets open and welcoming for holiday festivities and shoppers? With the Holiday Construction Moratorium! This seasonal ban on construction supports Seattle businesses during the peak shopping season and reduces traffic congestion during this busy time of year. The… [ Keep reading ]
Missed National Read a Book Day (Sept 6)? Anytime is a good time to pick up a book! Here are a few suggested reads that highlight the history of Seattle’s largest publicly-owned feature – its rights of way. Jackson Street After Hours: The Roots of Jazz in Seattle, by Paul de Barros… [ Keep reading ]
Coaching help is now available in the Street Use division! A staff member from Traffic Operations will be available at the Street Use permit counter to help you with your Traffic Control Plans (TCPs) every Tuesday (hourly fees apply). What is a TCP? You are required to submit one with a Street… [ Keep reading ]
What’s your favorite Seattle street? Is it 2nd Ave downtown because of the protected bike lanes? Ravenna Blvd because of the dense tree canopy? We’re holding a photo contest where you can share your favorite street, and win up to $300 in prizes! The contest is being held to celebrate the… [ Keep reading ]
In Seattle, we love our summers and the chance to get out and enjoy the sunshine. Eating is no exception, and we have hundreds of sidewalk cafes throughout our city. To help these sidewalk cafes proliferate, and make the process easier, we’re piloting a new design for sidewalk cafes. Thanks to… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle has 149 streets that end at the water’s edge. And while cars must stop when the road does, the areas between the end of the pavement and the water are often valuable spaces for community to gather and for wildlife to thrive. They are places where neighbors can meet,… [ Keep reading ]
Our recent sunny weather may have you thinking about the best ways to sneak out of work early, but summer is also a great time to start planning for a rain garden in your planting strip this fall! Rain gardens are shallow, planted depressions that collect runoff from surrounding paved surfaces,… [ Keep reading ]
