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@thebubblerdotco
@MayorofSeattle
We tried that strategy for 70+ years.
There's a problem that everyone in Seattle (both people that do and don't drive) encounters as the city grows.
Geometry.
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This weekend, we installed new Even Better Bike Lane protection on S Dearborn St between 10th Ave S and Rainier Ave S.
These are often called "Toronto-style" barriers (though we call them extruded curbs).
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Fresh out of the SDOT Sign Shop! We're installing this sign on southbound 1st Ave S for the entrance ramp towards West Seattle.
3 DAYS until the
#WestSeattleBridge
reopens on 9/18!
In the days to follow, we'll be working tirelessly to remove/replace >100 detour route signs!
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Let’s make bike share work for everyone. We partnered with
@RootedInRights
to create a video highlighting the importance of parking your bike correctly to make it easier for everyone to navigate Seattle’s streets and sidewalks. Check it out!
#bikeshare
#SEAbikes
#a11y
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Inspired by a popular Mexican decorative art form papel picado, a new decorative crosswalk was installed by our crews over the weekend! Keep an eye out for this crosswalk on the North side of 8th Ave S & S Cloverdale St in South Park!
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Watch our
#SpokesSalmonSal
convince Seattleites to commute car-free once a week to make a big difference. It's easy to
#FlipYourTrip
at .
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We completed our load testing process on the
#WestSeattleBridge
! Only 4 DAYS until we reopen the bridge to the public on September 18!
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Oopsy — we need to tell our sign maker that this street isn't closed. It's OPEN to people walking, rolling, biking, eating, dancing, playing, sightseeing, basking in the sun, seizing the day, enjoying time with friends & family, living it up, finding joy & celebrating existence.
Please visit the newly-configured 100 block of Pike and let me know what you think!
Construction is completed and the westward half of the block is now closed to vehicles
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We did not have "explosive-carrying avalanche bike tramway" on our 2024 bingo card.
@KHQLocalNews
@wspd6pio
If you've traveled over Snoqualmie Pass you may have seen these little houses on top of some of our sign bridges. Inside is a bicycle that our avalanche specialists pedal to move the tram up the hill with the explosives. Nothing too fancy.
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@thebubblerdotco
@MayorofSeattle
Yes, here's one:
This weekend, we installed new Even Better Bike Lane protection on S Dearborn St between 10th Ave S and Rainier Ave S.
These are often called "Toronto-style" barriers (though we call them extruded curbs).
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We’re upgrading the 4th Ave protected bike lane to have concrete protection from Jefferson St downtown to Vine St in Belltown.
That's more than a mile.
We plan to begin construction as soon as early 2024. We start the process to select a contractor today. (Cont.)
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The Thomas St and Dexter Ave N protected intersection (Seattle’s first!) got one step closer to reality this week.
We’ve selected our construction contractor and are getting the final team, scope, schedule and budget prepared before groundbreaking 🚧
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We’re installing the new barriers along S Columbian Way today.
Good news on a Friday looks like this.
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Our cafe streets are here to stay!
Influenced by successes during the pandemic, we’ve updated our permits for outdoor dining, merchandise displays, vending & other street & sidewalk closures. Learn more about the change:
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We did it, everyone! Your
#WestSeattleBridge
is back. Thank you, good night, and stay safe out there.
#WestSeattleReunited
#OneSeattle
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Block by block,
#SeattleCleanCity
continues to improve accessibility, health, and livability in our city. We know there's still more to do, but after last week there's 150,000 less pounds of garbage in our streets, sidewalks, and parks.
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Amsterdam has been removing car parking (10,000 spots!), opting for bike space instead. The result? A beautiful and lively city.
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We’re adding No Turn on Red restrictions in more places, starting with 40+ downtown intersections. This reduces conflict between people in cars & people walking/rolling. These enhancements support
#VisionZero
& improve safety for everyone.
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The West Seattle Bridge is expected to reopen on Sept. 18!!! The bridge is stronger and safer now that we repaired cracking and added nearly 60 miles of steel cable “backbone” to the bridge. More info on our blog: (1)
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Aurora Ave N is a repercussion of a time when roads were built without considering the needs of people outside of cars. We can do better. Join us at community workshops to share your ideas to reimagine Aurora Ave N as a place Seattle can be proud of.
We must break free of old ways of thinking about city streets
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A first in Seattle:
5 doors to frequently and reliably move more people along the RapidRide G route from Downtown Seattle to First Hill to Madison Valley.
Thanks for giving us a sneak preview,
@kingcountymetro
.
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It's happening.
We're excited to announce that SDOT will pave a section of railroad tracks along Shilshole Ave NW under the Ballard Bridge to make biking smoother and easier.
We plan to place asphalt this Thursday and Friday (Oct 26-27). Note: work is weather-dependent.
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Offices are closed for Indigenous People's Day.
Seattle is built on the homelands of the Coast Salish people, original caretakers of these lands and waters. Named after Chief Si’ahl, Seattle is forever connected to Indigenous peoples, without whom the city would not be possible.
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Monday, December 27, will be treated as a holiday for Seattle on-street parking to discourage unnecessary driving during the storm response. It will be a free parking day, and time limits will not enforced unless specifically stated.
#wasnow
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Good news on a Friday looks like this.
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Traffic is down by 60%, so we’re changing 🚦 signals to reduce wait times for people 🚶🏾♀️ and 🚲 to run essential errands. Please remember to be safe and look out for each other.
#SeattleSlowStreets
#VisionZero
#StayHomeStayHealthy
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We lifted final part of Northgate Bridge over I-5 at 2:30am. Span weighed 400,000 lbs (2x last week). 👣&🚴 bridge to
@NorthSeaCollege
will be done in time for
@SoundTransit
light rail station opening. I-5 will reopen by 4:30am.
@wsdot_traffic
@sdottraffic
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Starting Sept. 16, our colleague, Seattle’s Traffic Engineer, and SDOT mission torch bearer,
@dongho_chang
, P.E. embarks in his new role as the Director of the Traffic Operations Division for
@WSDOT
.
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Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Seattle today & tomorrow (10/25-10/26). Under federal law, Secret Service has the authority to close roads and freeways. Expect possible travel delays for people driving and for some bus routes.
More info:
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1) We're committed to finding the best way to preserve the
#BlackLivesMatter
street mural and have been working directly with the artists to create a preservation plan. We want to maintain this mural and installed posts to keep vehicles from driving on it.
📸
@dongho_chang
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4th Ave now has a 2-way protected bike lane from Belltown to Pioneer Square! SDOT staff who worked on this celebrated with a ride, scoot, and walk along the new route.
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Can confirm: concrete protection is coming to the 4th Ave bike lanes through downtown and into Belltown.
Sign up for updates here:
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Would an e-bike incentive program help you?
We're excited to be rolling out e-bike incentive programs to encourage & introduce more transportation options to more people. The programs will provide rebates & other options to make it easier for people to use e-bikes!
#WSDOTactive
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Best way to get through
#SeattleSqueeze
is not to drive, but if you must use a car please be fill it up first. Cause our streets can't bear a lane being blocked when you run out of gas in the middle of the road like the car at 4th Ave & Spring St this morning
#YouKnowWhoYouAre
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Since the West Marginal Way Safety Corridor Project's installation, we saw:
+53% weekend biking
+144% weekday biking
+90% people walking
Vehicle travel times (including freight) increased by less than one second per trip.
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No matter how good a driver you think you are, you just can't be too careful around ice.
- Take your time & leave plenty of room to stop
- If you don't feel in control, find a safe spot to pull over
- Check which roads have been recently cleared:
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We want to pour out our love💕& appreciation🙌to our Crews who have been working around the clock to keep roads accessible for those who had to travel, emergency vehicles, & transit. Here are a few pics of our SDOT Ped Crew helping to remove ice at dialysis centers.
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Happening now: Another set of
#BetterBikeLane
concrete barriers being installed to protect people biking eastbound on S Columbian Way (photo taken near 15th Ave S). Drivers, please slow down in the work zone to keep crews safe and always obey the legal speed limit everywhere.
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On hot days like today, our crews proactively spray down our steel movable bridges to help keep them cool! This is necessary because the high temperatures can cause the steel to expand and potentially create problems for opening and closing functions. 💦🥵 (1/3)
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A few pics of our Crews reloading salt and happy to serve you, Seattle!
Images by: SDOT Paving Operations Manager, Ken Ewalt
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Seattle launches this “first-of-its-kind” cargo e-bike, designed to meet a variety of urban challenges. A creative delivery solution by
@UPS
will soon operate in the historic Pike Place Market & downtown Seattle, on sidewalks & in designated bike lanes.
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Not sure which DOT is responsible for sharing this ♥ message, but I am SO here for it. As someone who is valentine-less, I draw great comfort in knowing that what I was looking for was already there.
#BuckleUp
#LoveLessons
#ValentinesDay
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🍂Fall in Seattle is keeping Broomer the bike lane sweeper busy!
Broomer’s goal is to make riding a bicycle a comfortable and integral part of daily life for Seattleites of all ages and abilities all year round.
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25% of people in Washington state either do not or cannot drive.
That's 1 in 4.
If the same ratio of 2023 was dedicated to the
#WeekWithoutDriving
, it would become 13 weeks without driving.
#WeekWithoutDriving
is an opportunity to better understand the challenges that our infrastructure poses to non-drivers. Learn more:
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With the installation of barriers, signs, & markings, the West Marginal Way protected bike lane is nearly complete! It's open & on its way to being safer, more convenient, & comfortable for everyone walking, biking, & rolling. Each improvement gets us closer to
#VisionZero
goals.
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There's been an increase in complaints about neighbors failing to remove leaves and overhanging vegetation from sidewalks.
Do your part to keep sidewalks safe and accessible so everyone can travel.
It’s not only the right thing to do – it’s also the law.
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Starting today, all King County residents must wear a cloth face covering in indoor public spaces to slow the spread of
#COVID19
and keep our essential workers safe. This includes:
•Grocery stores
•Restaurants and retail
•Indoor workplaces
•Buses
•Rideshare and taxis
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My daddy said I could do one last tweet for
#TakeYourKidToWorkDay
. Today I learned a way to make there be less traffic. There are traffic jams because cars take up a lot of room. So if more people take the bus, we'll all get home faster. It even worked with my legos.
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Who's ready for the weather? This guy! Don't get caught unprepared
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SDOT Crews are on their way to Portland to assist w/ Snow and ice and clear roads.
@PBOTinfo
#pdxtraffic
#pdxsnow
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We are deeply appreciative of our crew members who have been working around the clock since It started snowing, thank you for all the time and effort spent during this past week!
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We’re adding durable, safe concrete protection to the 4th Ave bike lanes from Jefferson to Vine (1.3 miles). Construction begins today.
Sign up for updates and get info here:
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Before👉After
Just completed curb bulb and signs near Coe Elementary School and Play Park
We installed a concrete curb bulb and upgraded signs while preserving an historic brick gutter
#SafeRoutesToSchool
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We're replacing A-frame signs on
#StayHealthyStreets
w/ sturdier ones less susceptible to winter weather & movement. Larger barricades near busy intersections, smaller barrel w/ a sign at all other locations. 85 locations w/ larger barriers are planned throughout city.
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We're going to build concrete buffers around the 4th Ave protected bike lanes from Jefferson St to Vine St (1.3 miles). Construction of the
#EvenBetterBikeLanes
upgrades starts within the next year. Thank you for showing why these upgrades are so important
@ALEGRAbikemom
.
Hey, how are those 4th Ave suggested bike lanes working for ya? Well, as intended by
@seattledot
- just a suggestion. Bollards Now! @ 4th Ave & pike.
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@Danielhep
We hear you and agree that emergency bus lanes are necessary. Our crews will install a westbound bus lane on NE Campus Parkway tomorrow that will be in effect 24/7 during the closure.
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I-5 express lanes will close all weekend starting at 9pm tonight and not re-opening until Monday. The reason? Delivering pieces of Northgate ped/bike bridge. As you can see by below pics, the scale of these bridge spans are massive!
@wsdot_traffic
@SDOTtraffic
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Do not travel if possible. If you must, take transit. Drive only if necessary.
Remember:
❄️ Clear snow/ice off your car
❄️ Use plowed routes, increase follow distance, go slowly
❄️ Look out for people
❄️ Obey street closures
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We’re adapting to the new “norm” and not only are we expanding the number of Stay Healthy Streets but we're making some permanent!
Stay healthy Seattle and
#KeepItMoving
@MayorJenny
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Just saying... transit is completely free today. Bike & scooter share are also great options, and we just built more bike & scooter parking around the stadiums.
Wow, $120 for parking near stadiums in Seattle today!
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You can count on us to clear major roads, but we can’t be everywhere. It's everyone’s responsibility to clear ice & snow from sidewalks around homes & businesses to keep people safe. It’s not just the law; it’s the right thing to do. Thank you for helping us manage
#wasnow
.
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We're bristling with excitement that Broomer is out of the shop and is making a sweeping statement TODAY in Pike/Pine, one leaf at a time! Huge thanks to
@SNGreenways
volunteers for removing leaves from bike lanes while Broomer was being repaired!
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New protected bike lanes on Melrose Ave from E Pine St to E Denny Way are starting to take shape! We’re working overnight due to the heat. We’ll also repair sidewalk damage between Pike & Pine and add curb ramps at Yale Ave & E Olive Way. Learn more:
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Do you have a favorite transportation related book for
#ReadABookDay
?
Our Director Sam Zimbabwe is reading "Right of Way" by
@schmangee
, an in-depth look at how built environments can perpetuate inequities which relates our
#VisionZero
work to eliminate traffic fatalities.
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Changes are coming to Melrose Ave near Pike St to make the street more comfortable:
Bollards and bike racks
A concrete island to prevent northbound drivers accessing Melrose Ave at Pike St
Reconfigured parking and loading zones
Full details and info:
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Goodbye old friend. Demo work has begun on the viaduct. At First & Railroad.
#SeattleSqueeze
#Realign99
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We got an early start this morning to paint the new crosswalk at the intersection of Greenwood Ave N & N 83rd St!
After striping is complete,
@SEACityLight
will turn on the new crossing signal for people walking & biking. Thank you to the community for your patience!
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Crews will be hard at work this evening getting the
#WestSeattleBridge
ready for reopening. There’s lots to do removing signs & barricades in dozens of locations around West Seattle & Duwamish Valley. We will have the latest info tonight here on Twitter.
#WestSeattleReunited
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Before👉After
The Little Brook Plaza on 32nd Ave NE will become permanent in coordination with the Little Brook Park redevelopment project.
These upgrades create a public space on the street while work is completed.
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As part of our goal to make Seattle safe for all travelers, we are thrilled to announce that starting Friday we are upgrading the bike lanes on 8th Ave between Pike & Lenora Streets to build
#EvenBetterBikeLanes
. While we complete work, this stretch will be closed to bikes🧵👇
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We're excited to announce that SDOT will pave a section of railroad tracks along Shilshole Ave NW under the Ballard Bridge to make biking smoother and easier.
We plan to place asphalt this Thursday and Friday (Oct 26-27). Note: work is weather-dependent.
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Our team is at work today and wanted to share these progress pics along S Columbian Way.
More Better Bike Lane Barrier construction is happening along S Columbian Way between Beacon Ave S and MLK Jr Way this weekend.
Expect bike lane closures and temporary disruptions to car travel while we add hardened protection along this 1/2 mile segment.
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We’re looking for people to join Seattle’s Pedestrian Advisory Board! You must be a Seattle resident and interested in making it easier and safer to walk in the city. (not required: short shorts, a cape, and the speedwalking adeptness of Bill Nye).😜
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WE’RE READY: The coldest air of the season arrives this Sunday w/a chance for snow. Our crews will go on 12-hour shifts beginning Feb. 3, at noon. We’ll have about 33 trucks per shift pretreating the roadways. Details in our
#WinterWeather
blog post:
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Our crews are hard at work clearing roads, making sure people are able to commute when needed. Curious about the snowplow routes? Check out the map below!
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For every publicly ticketed event at Climate Pledge, fans will now receive a public transit pass for
@KingCountyMetro
,
@SoundTransit
,
@TheStreetcar
or
@SeattleMonorail
valid for up to 2 hours before doors open & 2 hours after the event ends!
Learn more:
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This morning SDOT was able to remove ten concrete barriers around the 10th and Pine area to allow for increased street access. The work occurred initially without incident. As more crowds gathered, crews departed around 9:45 AM.
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Before👉After
The Linden Ave N cycletrack from 128th to 145th is refreshed with better markings along the center line and at driveways, new signs, and clearer ends to car parking areas to daylight intersections.
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STARTING MONDAY! AUG 20
3rd Ave will be reserved for buses & people biking, 6 AM to 7 PM, 7 days a week. Details |
@kcmetrobus
@SeattlePD
@wsdot_traffic
@SDOTtraffic
@TheStreetcar
@SoundTransit
@downtownseattle
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎅🏾🎄❄️
On street parking payment is not required today.
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Downtown Seattle just got easier to get around with new
#4thavepbl
!!! 🚲 🛴🎉
Thanks to our awesome crews the first phase b/w Pine & Madison is ready to go with more to come!
@SNGreenways
@CascadeBicycle
@downtownseattle
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Tail end of march at 4th Ave & Jackson St headed towards Seattle Center. Expect delays and use alternate routes.
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So grateful to all the folk who keep us moving. You are appreciated
#WeGotThisSeattle
What a week! Let's take a moment to thank all the women and men keeping your buses and trains rolling and building for the future. We're at the center of the storm and we'll get through it together.
#WeGotThisSeattle
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I T ' S O P E N ! ! The 2nd Ave Protected Bike Lane (PBL) is complete! The shiny new section from Pike St. to Denny Way extends the existing 2nd Ave PBL to Yesler Way (that’s 23 blocks!), connecting the Center City Bike Network!
SDOT blog 👉
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Seattle Public Schools are closed tomorrow, Feb 13. Hang in there parents (we know - we're feeling it too 😳). Our amazing crews are out tonight, prioritizing clearing streets around schools. Collectively crossing our fingers for a return on Valentine's Day 🤞🤞❤️
All schools closed tomorrow, Wed., Feb. 13 due to inclement weather and road conditions. Students should not report to school. There will be no preschool or Head Start classes. John Stanford Center will be open with limited customer service:
#SPSConnects
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Snow storms can be draining . . . Which is why it's important to clear snow and debris from drains as you shovel sidewalks and paths. Your friendly neighborhood utilities
@SeattleSPU
will be forever grate-ful!
#punintended
#SeattleSnowstorm2019
Thank you Seattle! 😍
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Okay, so there are just a *few* things going on around Seattle this week, including:
🎤 2 sold out Taylor Swift concerts
⚾️ 7 Mariners games
🎉 Capitol Hill Block Party
😋 Bite of Seattle
🚧 Full closures of Montlake Blvd & the SR 520 bridge
Plan ahead:
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@thebubblerdotco
@MayorofSeattle
No. Dearborn has had two travel lanes at this location in both directions for decades.
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The RapidRide J Line project has reached final design! In the coming months, we’ll advance the process of selecting a contractor and begin preparations for construction to start in 2024.
#LevyToMoveSeattle
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To enhance safety for people walking & rolling, we're adding more 4-way stop signs on Pine St in the❤️of
#CapitolHill
. Crews worked in wind & rain today to add signs at Summit Ave & Boylston Ave. We'll add one more at Belmont Ave as soon as weather allows.
#VisionZero
@jseattle
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#SeattleSqueeze
Advisory
To manage increased traffic on our streets & changing traffic patterns in advance of the
#Realign99
closure beginning Fri, 1/11, we’re re-channelizing key streets downtown starting Sat, 1/5. Here's what you can expect:
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Wow, so many people taking transit to
#SeattlePride
! Absolutely fabulous choice everyone!
@SoundTransit
,
@KingCountyMetro
,
@wsferries
,
@MyCommTrans
, walking & biking are all spectacular ways to arrive in style!!
It's
#SeattlePride
weekend 🌈 and there's a lot going on, including:
- PrideFest Capitol Hill, Saturday 12-8 PM
- Seattle Pride Parade, Sunday at 11 AM
- PrideFest Seattle Center, Sunday 12-8 PM
Avoid travel impacts & parking problems with these tips:
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It's officially springtime, & the UW cherry blossoms are in full bloom! If you're planning to go see them, please consider taking light rail or the bus; or biking, walking, or rolling to campus. Enjoy the spring flowers! 🌸🌸🌸
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Who's excited for the reopening of Lake Washington Boulevard? From April 9-18, Lake Washington Boulevard will be open to people walking, biking, & rolling!
#OpenStreets
#StayHealthyStreets
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Entrances to
#WestSeattleBridge
at 35th/Fauntleroy, Delridge, SR 99, northbound I-5 are open. Check
@WSDOT_Traffic
for southbound I-5 ramp reopening timing as they
#ReviveI5
. Thanks for your resilience over the past 2.5 years.
#WestSeattleReunited
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