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The Seattle Department of Transportation announced today that applications for the Safe Routes to School Mini-Grant Program are currently being accepted in celebration of International Walk to School Month. Up to $1000 can be requested. The money must be used for programs that encourage more kids to ride their bikes or walk
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Posted: October 22nd, 2009 under Ballard and Northwest Seattle, Bicycles, Commute, East and Central Seattle, North and Northeast Seattle, Pedestrians, Queen Anne/Magnolia, Southeast Seattle, Southwest Seattle.
This is coming weekend, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will completely repave the intersection at First Avenue and Columbia Street, along with approximately 100 feet of Columbia Street heading east. The project, added to the 2009 paving program this fall, is expected to wrap up in less than two days time.
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Posted: October 6th, 2009 under Commute, Greater Downtown, Greater Duwamish, SODO, Southeast Seattle, Traffic Advisories, Trucks.
Thousands of people are expected to turn out for the many and varied sports events, Fremont Oktoberfest, the West Seattle Car Show; and other events planned for the next four days, September 18-20. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) advises motorists to plan on heavy traffic associated with these activities. The department
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Posted: September 18th, 2009 under Greater Downtown, Greater Duwamish, North and Northeast Seattle, SODO, Southeast Seattle, Southwest Seattle, Traffic Advisories, Trucks.
The coming weekend, September 11-13, will be a football fan’s delight with the Huskies playing Saturday afternoon, the Cougars suiting up Saturday night and the Seahawks taking to the field on Sunday afternoon. In addition, the last of the summer community events will be held in South Park and Mount Baker. The
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Posted: September 10th, 2009 under Greater Downtown, North and Northeast Seattle, SODO, Southeast Seattle, Southwest Seattle, Trucks.
There will be several community and sports events to keep in mind this week when traveling around the city, as the summer winds down. SDOT recommends that you use alternate forms of transportation whenever possible, such as bus, streetcar, light rail, bike or walking. Monday through Friday, August 24-28 Mariners Games: Safeco
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Posted: August 26th, 2009 under East and Central Seattle, Greater Downtown, Greater Duwamish, Southeast Seattle, Southwest Seattle, Traffic Advisories.
SDOT paving crews will work on curb bulbs and curb ramps at the intersection of Rainier Avenue South and South Oregon Street on Saturday, August 22. The work will be on the south side of Oregon Street and both sides of Rainier Avenue South. Lanes of travel on both Rainier and on
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Posted: August 18th, 2009 under Pedestrians, Southeast Seattle, Traffic Advisories.
This coming weekend, August 14-16, brings another round of sports events and festivals featuring food and fun. Motorists should expect heavy traffic surrounding the event sites. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) encourages residents and visitors to consider shrinking their carbon footprints by trying other modes of travel such as walking, cycling
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Posted: August 13th, 2009 under Bicycles, General, Greater Downtown, Greater Duwamish, Pedestrians, SODO, Southeast Seattle, Southwest Seattle, Trucks.
Summer celebrations offering up fun and food continue across Seattle this coming weekend, August 7-9. While there are fewer events than on previous weekends, motorists should expect heavy traffic near the event sites. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) encourages residents and visitors to consider parking the car and trying other modes
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Posted: August 7th, 2009 under East and Central Seattle, Greater Downtown, North and Northeast Seattle, SODO, Southeast Seattle, Southwest Seattle, Traffic Advisories, Trucks.
SEATTLE – The coming weekend, Friday through Sunday, July 31 - August 2, offers up a wide variety of entertainment including three parades, festivals, hydroplane races and fireworks. Motorists should count on heavy traffic surrounding event sites and on parking at a distance and walking to the activities. The Seattle Department of
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Posted: July 30th, 2009 under Bicycles, East and Central Seattle, North and Northeast Seattle, Queen Anne/Magnolia, Southeast Seattle.
SEATTLE –The coming weekend is chock-full of Seafair and summer activities taking place throughout Seattle from Thursday afternoon through Sunday, evening, July 16 – 19. There are many events celebrating Seattle’s rich ethnic and cultural diversity. In addition, crowds of 50,000 to 70,000 people are expected to turn out for the launch
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Posted: July 16th, 2009 under East and Central Seattle, Greater Downtown, Greater Duwamish, SODO, Southeast Seattle, Trucks, Uncategorized.