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In partnership with @kingcountymetro, we’re adding bus-only lanes along sections of Rainer Ave S to help keep people on transit moving & provide more reliable travel options in this corridor. Learn more about the project timeline & benefits in our blog. https://t.co/8jwQm5wmQC
A huge thank you to our crews for their work over the weekend to grind & repave a section of Rainer Ave S at S Norman St. Our team worked through the heat & next to traffic to get this repaving done, & we deeply appreciate their dedication. Check out below for during & after!
With temperatures again reaching around 90° today, we thank you for your patience as we cool down our Ballard, Fremont, and University bridges for a few minutes throughout the day to help prevent any issues with movable parts due to the heat. #staycool#hotbridges
Happy Pride month! 🌈 if you’re heading to the Pride Parade today, please check out all the transit options available as traffic delays are expected with construction work taking place. Details on our Blog. https://t.co/CHLZKM7Lbc
Heading to the Seattle Pride Parade this weekend? Make sure you don’t miss any of the festivities by considering taking transit to avoid traffic from construction work. Find out more about your transit options here: https://t.co/CHLZKMpm2K
Read the latest #WestSeattleBridge info in our weekly update, including a new bridge post-tensioning video, next steps for repairs, low bridge work & construction this weekend, PSE utilities work on SW Roxbury St, & the Question of the Week. See details: https://t.co/NQX0UfUc8r
We expect the West Seattle Bridge to reopen the week of September 12, 2022. A crucial step of the repairs is bridge post-tensioning. What is post-tensioning? Check out our blog post with a newly added video describing the process & how it works.
https://t.co/XcUFTww3ix
It’s a busy weekend in Seattle with the Pride Parade, Revive I-5, & other construction happening around the city. Make sure to plan ahead & consider riding transit to reach your destination! Learn more: https://t.co/CHLZKMpm2K
Incase you missed it, we will start bridge cooling this weekend as high temperatures can cause the steel to expand and potentially create problems for opening and closing functions. https://t.co/38J2o1oYjZ
Planning to attend the Seattle Pride Parade this weekend? Consider taking transit & leave extra travel time with Revive I-5 work and other construction taking place over the weekend. Check out our blog for details. Thank you! https://t.co/CHLZKMpm2K
This Sunday, crews plan to spray cold water on the Ballard, Fremont, & University bridges to help prevent steel draw bridges from being stuck & reduce the risk of big travel delays. Bridges will be closed for a few minutes throughout the day as the weather stays above 85°.
Our newly updated Seattle by Bike guide is now available! Check out the guide, whether you’re a new rider preparing for your first trip around the city or an experienced rider looking to brush up on best practices. Learn more on our Blog: https://t.co/gRapnRviMe
Celebrate the last day of #RideTransitMonth with the Mariners by joining Ride Transit Night at the Ballpark on June 30th (Tickets are $18)! Getting to the game is a blast when you join your fellow fans on the bus, light rail or water taxi.
RSVP here: https://t.co/cgLHPHwyGr
Help guide the City on transit-related projects and share your insights by serving as a community representative on the Transit Advisory Board! Learn more about the role and how to apply on our Blog. Applications close Sunday, June 26. https://t.co/vlbpVi2ojk
Plan ahead now for your holiday driving plans. We've got some charts to show best bets for travel times on some high-traffic areas, and some other important heads up about the coming weekend. (Notably, Revive I-5 work in SoDo is a go for this weekend.)
https://t.co/CYiJ8vX3LG
Beach Closure: Reminder that the beach at Matthews Beach Park is currently closed and people and pets should stay out of the water. https://t.co/Rgk6vnkFAb
Pets can also be impacted by hot weather. Please bring them inside, if they have to be outside, make sure there is plenty of shade and water and monitor them closely.
The Magnuson Park wading pool is closed due to fire damage from unauthorized bonfires and will not open this Saturday. We are working to repair the damage and install fencing to help prevent vandalism.
See list of wading pools & sprayparks here: https://t.co/UuRt6xHRqG
Between Pride🏳️🌈 and the 4th of July 🇺🇸 we have a lot of people attending events over the next couple weeks. Be sure to stay safe, be cautious near our work zones, drink water, stay lathered in sunscreen, and slow down if you're driving.🚗
Though the air temperature is warm, rivers, lakes and other bodies of water remain cold.
Please use caution if you decide to cool off in local waterways.
#KingCountyReady#WAwx
Seattle Office of Planning & Community Development @SeattleOPCD
A #OneSeattlePlan goal is to center equity in planning and engagement processes. Our video explains the history of exclusionary policies and land use planning practices that resulted in many of the current inequities we see in Seattle today: https://t.co/M1oxMIh2ga.
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We know you follow our weather friend @NWSSeattle but ICYMI they're talking about summertime temps in the region this weekend.
🚘Summer vehicle maintenance
🦺Our crews will be working - use good work zone etiquette
🥤Stay hydrated & cool
🚴♀️🧒🐶Be alert & share the road https://t.co/aZnUPW47q7
It’s going to be a great weekend for a hike, just pack plenty of water!
Transit service to Mount Si, Little Si, and Mount Teneriffe trailheads is available all summer long on Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
🌲 Plan your hike at https://t.co/K9r19jWLVY 🌲
🚨Construction Alert!🚨There will be a single, right-lane closure on the southbound I5 to Mercer off-ramp (TC18) from 12pm to around 2pm 👉TODAY👈 to remove material from the roadway/shoulder ahead of this weekend. Plan accordingly!
Next up in our #RideTransitMonth Agency Spotlight series is @SoundTransit 😀
With a mission of connecting more people to more places, they have the largest transit expansion in the country underway right now. https://t.co/1hAtA5ruG8
👏👏REVIVE I-5 THIS WEEKEND👏👏
🚧Friday at 7:30 p.m. to Monday at 5:00 a.m.
⛔️Spring and James Streets on-ramps onto Southbound I-5 will be closed.
⛔️Eastbound and Westbound I-90 on-ramps to southbound I-5 will also be closed.
Plan to take alternative routes. #knowbeforeyougo