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Transportation Highlights
May 7 , 2009
Mayor releases Pedestrian Master Plan
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels today announced the release of the city’s draft Pedestrian Master Plan, the first citywide action plan to make walking safer and easier in Seattle.
In the next six years, the city will invest $60 million to support pedestrian improvements through the 2006 Bridging the Gap levy. The Pedestrian Master Plan systematically examines the needs of walkers across the city and helps identify and prioritize projects in areas with the greatest need. Improvements include: new sidewalks, sidewalk repairs, safe routes to school, pedestrian countdown signals, crosswalks, pedestrian signage, and stairway rehabilitation.
Click here to view the Pedestrian Master Plan
April 23 , 2009
SDOT Adds More Bicycle Improvements to Seattle’s Streets
Look for bike dots, green bike lanes and sharrows
Bike dots, green bike lanes and sharrows are appearing on city streets in growing numbers thanks to efforts by SDOT to enhance bicycling. The department is adding these improvements to ensure its transportation infrastructure meets the needs of Seattle’s growing cycling community.
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April 7 , 2009
Mayor announces no-cost permits for neighbors near light rail
Parking changes will benefit residents and businesses
Mayor Greg Nickels announced today that the city will provide eligible residents and businesses near light rail stations with no-cost parking permits for the next two years.
"The arrival of Link light rail this summer is a remarkable opportunity for our city. Offering these permits at no cost is an important way to make sure local residents and businesses maintain their access to parking," said Nickels.
To ease the transition over the next two years, the city will provide two no-cost RPZ permits per household or business through spring 2011, along with one no-cost guest permit. Those requiring more than two permits can purchase them for $45 per vehicle ($10 for low-income residents) for a two-year permit. Households and businesses renewing RPZ permits in 2011 will pay the permit price in effect at that time.
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March 26 , 2009
City of Seattle Launches Traveler’s Information Web Site
Greatly enhancing traffic information available to the public, SDOT has launched the Traveler’s Information Web site. This new site provides, for the first time ever, real time information on traffic conditions for major arterial streets in Seattle as well as nearby highways.
The one-stop trip planner features color-coded roadways indicating traffic volumes as well as easily accessed images from city and state roadside cameras. It also displays information about traffic impacts from ongoing incidents or planned events, ensuring the public has all the necessary information to select the optimal route.
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February 9 , 2009
WSDOT Paving on I-5
On February 13, WSDOT begins a project on I-5 that replaces 440 deteriorating concrete panels and grinds down the worst areas of uneven pavement on northbound, southbound, and express lanes on I-5. The work is happening between Boeing Access Road and the King/Snohomish County line. Much of the work will occur at night along with 24-hour lane closures on weekends. WSDOT's contractor has an aggressive schedule, and they hope to finish by summer or fall of this year.
January 13 , 2009
Deep bored tunnel to replace Alaskan Way Viaduct
Gov. Chris Gregoire, King County Executive Ron Sims, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, and Port of Seattle Chief Executive Officer Tay Yoshitani today announced their agreement to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct with a deep bored tunnel under downtown Seattle. The plan also includes investment in improved bus service, east-west city streets, a new seawall, relocated utilities, and an upgraded waterfront.
The agreement is the result of a year-long study of solutions for replacing the central section of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Thousands of hours of technical analysis, public meetings, and letters and emails from the public, interest groups, and local jurisdictions were considered.
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