Sidewalk closures will be “a last resort” under new Seattle Dept. of Transportation policy
The explosive building boom in Seattle has not just pushed up rents and pushed out tenants, but has pushed pedestrians into city streets. The Seattle Department of Transportation blog is heralding a new policy under the heading: “Sidewalk Closure a Last Resort: Rule Finalized.” It is certain to be one of SDOT’s most popular actions in recent years. “The new SDOT Director’s Rule highlighting construction-related sidewalk closures as a last resort is now official,” the blog posted Monday “Feedback was overwhelmingly positive for SDOT DR 10-2015 as it is lovingly known. “The rule introduces new standards and best practices for pedestrian mobility around work zones. The requirements kick in next