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Audit on SDOT’s bridge maintenance finds program vastly underfunded, lack of strategic plan

On 09/21/2020 By Kevin Schofield In transportation

Two weeks ago the City Auditor released a report on vehicle bridge maintenance in Seattle. The report, which was commissioned by Council member Alex Pedersen following the closure of the West Seattle Bridge earlier this year, highlights a point SCC insight reported earlier this year: that SDOT’s bridge maintenance budget is only a fraction of the recommended amount. However, the Auditor cautions that before the Mayor and City Council try to increase the budget, SDOT needs to get its house in order to make sure that the money is well-spent and the work is done well.

Pedersen requests audit of SDOT bridge conditions and maintenance (updated)

On 04/28/2020 By Kevin Schofield In budget, transportation

Last Friday, Council member Alex Pedersen sent a letter to the City Auditor, requesting that he complete an audit report “to assess the physical conditions and maintenance investments for the major bridges owned by the Seattle Department of Transportation.” (UPDATE 4/29: at end of story)