Coming Tunnel Off-Ramp Adds to Danger for People Biking on Dexter Avenue
Next week, when the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) opens its new tunnel underneath downtown Seattle as a new SR-99, the northern exit...
12th Avenue S Vision Zero Project Seeks to Increase Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety
However, some longtime local businesses fear that the changes will negatively impact their operations. So far, proposed solutions have not satisfied stakeholders.
Everyday a diverse...
Seattle Wants To Unclog Transit-Only Lanes and Intersections, But It Needs Authority First
Traffic violations are common problems in a city as busy and dense as Seattle. Motorists are notorious for regularly blocking intersections (referred to "blocking...
Is the New Sidewalk Program Living Up to Its Promise?
One of the central promises made to voters who passed Seattle's ambitious 2015 "Move Seattle" transportation levy was a robust commitment to expand Seattle's...
2018 in Review: The Year of the Four SDOT Heads
As 2018 draws to an end, it's the time for reflection and last ditch efforts to get you to read some of fine volunteer...
Durkan’s SDOT Director Pick Could Jumpstart Stalled Department
After nearly a year of interim directors, Mayor Jenny Durkan on Tuesday announced her pick to lead the Seattle Department of Transportation. Sam Zimbabwe,...
The War on Pedestrians
It’s 7:30am on a weekday. I’m jogging along 1st Avenue from downtown into Pioneer Square on my way to SoDo. As I make my...
As Vehicle Volumes Flatten, Pedestrian Collisions Continue to Rise
Seattle's streets are not getting more traffic volume, and vehicle collisions on the citywide continue to decline, but it's more dangerous to be walking...