<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>The Seattle Traveler &#187; Department of Transportation</title> <atom:link href="http://www.theseattletraveler.com/tag/department-of-transportation/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>http://www.theseattletraveler.com</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 02:21:02 +0000</lastBuildDate> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1</generator> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item> <title>Seattle Snow Resources: 4 Websites that You Won&#8217;t Want to be Without</title> <link>http://www.theseattletraveler.com/2008/12/seattle-snow-resources-4-websites-that-you-wont-want-to-be-without/</link> <comments>http://www.theseattletraveler.com/2008/12/seattle-snow-resources-4-websites-that-you-wont-want-to-be-without/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 03:54:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[City of Seattle]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Department of Transportation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[driving conditions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Getting Around - Local Transportation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[History & Information]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[school closures]]></category> <category><![CDATA[snow resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel Tips - General Information]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theseattletraveler.com/seattle-snow-resources-4-websites-that-you-wont-want-to-be-without/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Yes, it’s snowing again! &#160; Here are some important resources that you are going to need until this weather improves. Washington State Department of Transportation has information about driving conditions for good or bad weather, and is a key source for adverse driving conditions.&#160; Check out pass conditions, ferry service, and any other transportation you might have.&#160; You’ll also find them on Twitter at wsdot. City of Seattle provides info about a variety of things you’ll need to know for inclement weather.&#160; From safety alerts, power outages, traffic conditions, to bus routes, and all sorts of other practical information, you’ll want to refer [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.theseattletraveler.com">The Seattle Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yes, it’s snowing again!</p> <p>&#160;<img title="Seattle Snow December 20 2008" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="300" alt="Seattle Snow December 20 2008" src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/29/files/2008/12/seattlesnowdecember202008.jpg" width="450" border="0" /> </p> <p>Here are some important resources that you are going to need until this weather improves.</p> <ol> <li><strong>Washington State Department of Transportation</strong> has information about driving conditions for good or bad weather, and is a key source for adverse driving conditions.&#160; Check out pass conditions, ferry service, and any other transportation you might have.&#160; You’ll also find them on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/wsdot">wsdot</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.seattle.gov/">City of Seattle</a></strong> provides info about a variety of things you’ll need to know for inclement weather.&#160; From safety alerts, power outages, traffic conditions, to bus routes, and all sorts of other practical information, you’ll want to refer to their website often.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.schoolreport.org/">School Reports</a></strong> lists the status of schools in Western Washington, including colleges and private schools.&#160; School may be out for winter break, but you’ll want to file this one away.&#160; I have the feeling we may be using it frequently the winter.</li> <li>The Port of Seattle manages <a href="http://www.portseattle.org/seatac/"><strong>Sea-Tac Airport</strong></a> and keeps its website up-to-date with driving conditions, flight status, constructions, and has great links to other services that you’ll need.</li> </ol> <p>If the snow keeps up as forecasted, I’ll have some photos to share tomorrow!</p> <p>&#160;</p> <h6>Photo credit:&#160; <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/invisiblehour/3122500188/">flickr</a></h6> <p>_________________________________________</p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.theseattletraveler.com">The Seattle Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.theseattletraveler.com/2008/12/seattle-snow-resources-4-websites-that-you-wont-want-to-be-without/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>