Here’s an interesting look into an SDOT project to repair a West Seattle sidewalk.
Property owners are required to maintain sidewalks around their property, except where damage is caused by the city or a tree. In this case, the city and property owner worked together:
By sharing the cost of the sidewalk, rather than just making repairs around the tree base which the BTG funding would cover, the property owners and SDOT were able to expand the scope of the work to repair the entire sidewalk length of the block from curb to the building, preserving street trees and giving them a better growing space for years to come.
This blog entry from SDOT has some more interesting information on sidewalks, including how sidewalk repairs are prioritized and the huge need:
SDOT Pavement Management estimates there are well over 7 million square feet of sidewalk that need fixing throughout Seattle.
To report any concerns you have or suggest a repair, use the Street Maintenance Online Request Form.
