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Seattle’s red light cameras reduce collisions by 23%

Red light cameras have never been popular with people who drive. Since their introduction in to the US, many states have banned their use...

Free Bikeracks, Update On The First Hill Streetcar

As part of an effort to promote cycling in Seattle, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is offering free bikeracks to city property owners. Commute Seattle...

Call To Action: Save The Northgate Pedestrian Bridge

The Northgate Pedestrian Bridge, a pedestrian and bicycle oriented crossing of I-5 for the Northgate Link Station, is at risk of losing its funding in the summer. The...

Lake City Way Slated for Pedestrian Improvements

Lake City Way is an arterial street in northeast Seattle that has been chronically unsafe for all users. It's also a State highway, so...

This Week: Three Chances to Talk Streets with SDOT

Last week, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) rolled out some big bicycle improvements along Roosevelt Way NE. The agency deployed new protected bike...

New Closure and Detour Coming to the Burke-Gilman Trail

The construction along the Burke-Gilman Trail (BGT) seems almost never ending, and it's about to get a bit more painful for regular users. Since summertime,...

Tweet of the Week: Streets for People

This week's tweet is a reminder that language matters. Brent Toderian, Vancouver's former chief planner, writes: https://twitter.com/BrentToderian/status/555753175827742722 What does it mean for a street to be...

SDOT Installing Interim Protected Bike Lane on Roosevelt

As planned, this week the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) began installing a temporary protected bike lane (PBL) on Roosevelt Way NE between NE...