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Vision Zero

Bellevue Makes Progress on Vision Zero Action Plan, Seeks Feedback

Near the end of 2015, Bellevue City Council endorsed Vision Zero with a goal of reaching zero traffic deaths and serious injuries by the...

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...