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“Based on nationwide best practices, our new plan will ensure Seattle is ready for any kind of winter
storm,” said SDOT Director Grace Crunican. “With an aggressive, high-tech oriented approach and new
leadership, SDOT will keep people and goods moving in Seattle during challenging winter weather.”
Designed in consultation with King County Metro Transit, city agencies and other key partners, the plan
will facilitate a coordinated response that keeps buses moving and critical institutions accessible,
including hospitals. Businesses and residents are reminded of their obligation to shovel sidewalks near
their properties.
Mr. Sedlak, formerly the Road and Bridge Division manager for Arapahoe County, Colo., possesses
significant winter storm experience and will be a key leader in applying SDOT’s new snow response
procedures as of October 26. To learn more about the plan and the new snow map, visit
http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/winterweather.htm.
The Seattle Department of Transportation builds, maintains and operates Seattle's $12 billion
transportation infrastructure. To further Mayor Nickels’ goal to get Seattle moving, the department
manages short- and long-term investments in streets, bridges, pavement and trees, that better connect
the city with the region.
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