Transportation

Map of the Week: Seattle’s Street Typologies

The Seattle Department of Transportation's right-of-way improvement manual just got a big upgrade, and it's big news for street design nerds. The new version,...

Council Wraps Up Short-Term Rental Legislation, Conditionally Vacates Property in South Lake Union

On Monday, the Seattle City Council met for their regular legislative agenda meeting. Key decisions were made on short-term vacation rental regulations, conditional right-of-way...

NE 65th St Plans Move Ahead with Reduced Sidewalks, Lack of Crossings

On November 26th, volunteers with Seattle's most active street safety organization, Seattle Neighborhood Greenways, criss-crossed the city, stopping at sites along our streets where...

Future Transit Upgrades Coming to Columbia Street

Road construction begins today on Columbia Street to deliver future transit improvements. The first phase of the project is focused on a stretch of...

Northlake Way Repaving Brings Bike and Pedestrian Improvements

Construction on NE Northlake Way has wrapped up, creating a better walking and biking experience. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) completed two blocks...

Sunday Video: Congestion Pricing Was Unpopular in Stockholm — Until People Saw It in...

https://vimeo.com/244771087 Congestion pricing in America is virtually non-existent, but there is talk of implementation in cities such as Portland, Seattle, and New York City. In...

Study Supports Adding Restricted Parking Zones in Wallingford

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is considering changes to on-street parking regulations in Wallingford. The neighborhood has two Restricted Parking Zones (RPZs), which...

Reconnected Thomas Street at Aurora to Get Traffic Diverter

As soon as Seattle's SR-99 tunnel opens in 2019, work will begin to de-highway-ify Aurora Ave N south of the tunnel portal in South...