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Transportation Highlights
October 21 , 2008
Antenna Mast Removed from Historic King Street Station
SDOT today finished removing the large antenna mast from the clock tower of King Street Station. As part of the restoration of the historic terminal, the department took down the 45-foot tall mast and two nine-foot wide microwave dishes over two days. Once used for railroad communications, the 1960s era equipment had long marred the beauty of the 245-foot clock tower, which was modeled after the San Marco bell tower of Venice, Italy.
This work is yet another component of the city’s $26.5 million restoration of the 102-year-old railroad station. SDOT is now replacing the leaking roof and has already fixed broken station windows, repaired the four clocks and mended the neon “King Street Station” sign over Jackson Street Plaza. Refurbishing the tower’s windows and restoring the original clock lighting will soon follow. By late 2011, interior finishes and the lobby’s original ornate ceiling will be restored, the grand staircase will be recreated and reopened, and seismic upgrades will be made.
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September 19 , 2008
Seattle buys 20,000 hours of new bus service
For the first time, the city of Seattle is purchasing 20,000 hours of new bus service, which will start Saturday, Sept. 20. Buses will arrive every 15 minutes or less for many routes serving Ballard, Belltown, Capitol Hill, Fremont, Madison Park, Mount Baker, Queen Anne, the University District and Wallingford. Buses on Routes 3 and 4 between downtown Seattle, First Hill, and the Central Area will arrive every eight minutes, or less during weekday daytime hours.
“In this time of high gas prices and high bus ridership, the city of Seattle is helping deliver more bus service for Seattle riders through our ‘Bridging the Gap’ program,” said Mayor Greg Nickels. “These additional hours give residents and visitors more options for traveling around the city without a car.”
September 8 , 2008
Seattle Honored as Gold-Level Bicycle Friendly Community
At the international Pro Walk/ Pro Bike Conference, Mayor Greg Nickels was presented with a gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community award by the League of American Bicyclists.
The award recognizes Seattle’s commitment to, and investment in, improving conditions for bicyclists. More than 4 percent of Seattle residents commute by bicycle, which is 10 times the national average.
Find out more about the Seattle Bike Program!
August 1 , 2008
Residential Parking Zone Policy Review Draft Recommendations Available
SDOT has released draft recommendations for changes to Seattle’s Residential Parking Zone (RPZ) program, a critical parking management tool used here for nearly thirty years. These draft recommendations propose revisions to RPZ guidelines and policies for the first time since 1994. SDOT is seeking public comment until October 20, 2008.
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May 21, 2008
Change the Way You Go
Starting the week of May 26 billboards encouraging people to change the way they travel are going up in nine locations: Rainier Av, Boren Av, Lake City Wy, Aurora, Airport Wy, Fauntleroy, Myers Wy S, and Kenyon St. Learn more about options to driving.
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February
25, 2008
New
Community Parking Program
SDOT's Community Parking Program is a multi-year effort
to engage communities to improve on-street parking management in
Seattle business districts and adjacent residential areas. SDOT is
working to make parking management improvements that balance competing
parking needs and support transit, biking and walking and other
alternatives.
Up
first for development, Denny Triangle
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