The City of Seattle has released its 2017 Vision Zero Progress Report, which highlights steps the City has taken to move closer to its Vision Zero goal of ending traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets by 2030. Vision Zero was launched in 2015 as a citywide, collaborative effort to improve street safety for […]
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SDOT launches Pothole Palooza, aims to aggressively repair neighborhood potholes
SDOT is kicking off Pothole Palooza today, a campaign to aggressively repair potholes across the city. Locals are being encouraged to report neighborhood potholes so that SDOT can map them out as their Pothole Rangers move throughout the city. Locals can report potholes in three ways: Calling our Pothole and Street Repair hotline (206) 386-1218 Using […]
Mighty-O Launches the first parklet of 2017 in Ballard
Seattle’s ninth parklet opened outside of Mighty-O Donuts (1555 NW Market St,) to much fanfare on March 7. Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) joined parklet host Mighty-O Donuts and neighborhood residents to celebrate the opening of this new public space at 17th Ave NW and NW Market St in Ballard. “Seattle’s Parklet Program has been […]
Nearby News: Temporary traffic impacts continue on Magnolia Bridge this week
SDOT advises travelers that crews will continue work on the Magnolia Bridge this week as part of the assessment of the safe load capacity of the bridge. Travelers can expect: On Wednesday, February 8: Closure of the westbound curb lane on the bridge from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Intermittent traffic stops on the bridge […]
Nearby News: Temporary traffic impacts for Magnolia Bridge next week
SDOT is advising local travelers that crews will be doing work on the Magnolia Bridge as part of continuing assessment of the safe load capacity of the bridge. Travelers can expect the following impact on traffic: On Tuesday, February 7: Closure of the westbound curb lane on the bridge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
SDOT to host North Seattle Neighborhood Greenway and School Safety Project drop-in event
SDOT has been working with community members from Crown Hill, Greenwood, Licton Springs, and Northgate since summer 2016 to select a route for a new east-west neighborhood greenway to be built in 2018. Seattle Public Schools is redeveloping the Wilson-Pacific school site into new elementary, K-8, and middle schools that will open in 2017, and we’re planning to […]
Nearby News: Lane closures scheduled on Meridian Ave N
SDOT is advising travelers that there will be lane closures on Meridian Ave N between N103rd and N 112th streets today (Friday, November 18) from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crews working for SDOT will be lane striping on Meridian Ave N. This work is weather dependent. SDOT appreciates the public’s patience while this work […]
Burke-Gilman Trail Missing Link Update: Driveway cameras to be installed
SDOT crews working on the Burke-Gilman Trail Missing Link Final Environmental Impact Statement will be installing cameras at selected driveways in Ballard next week to document the number of vehicles crossing potential trail routes that are being considered. Cameras will typically remain in place for one week before being shifted to a new location. This camera placement is […]
SDOT opens applications for Safe Routes to School Mini Grants
SDOT is now accepting applications for the Safe Routes to School Mini Grants of up to $1,000 to fund projects that educate students about pedestrian and bicycle safety and encourage walking and biking to school. Local public and private schools, PTAs, and other non-profit organizations are now welcome apply. Mini Grants can fund a wide range of projects […]
Nearby News: Greenwood Ave N Repaving Project to continue next week
SDOT is advising local drivers that the repaving project Greenwood Ave N between N 112th and N 136th streets is nearing completion. The three listed items below are scheduled for next week, starting Monday, October 10. What to expect: Crews working for SDOT will be lane striping the newly laid asphalt between N 112th and N […]
SDOT releases Ballard Bridge informational video
SDOT operates and maintains over 149 bridges throughout Seattle, including ours here in Ballard. Have you ever wondered how and why the Ballard (and Fremont) Bridges open for marine traffic? SDOT released the below video blog to provide locals with more information: The city is required to open the bridges to marine traffic when requested, […]
Nearby News: Meridian Avenue N repaving set for this week
SDOT is advising motorists that Meridian Ave N between N 112th and N 103rd streets will be repaved during the day this Thursday, September 29, and Friday, September 30. The work is weather-dependent and subject to change. Weather cancellations will be rescheduled for a later date. Travelers can expect the following: Paving work hours will be […]
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