One way we can help keep our neighborhood safe is to make sure it is well maintained. We’ve all noticed that graffiti attracts more graffiti, right? And things like broken street lights, illegal dumping and abandoned vehicles are hazards, and make our streets look shabby. What’s more, dark streets can invite criminal behavior.
I have found the city to be responsive to citizens who call in maintenance problems. Before my street got its swale, one particular spot was a dumping ground for a stolen vehicle about once a year. Each time I called about one, the city responded. I’ve called about repeated illegal dumping and the issue was resolved.
Here is a handy Web site that lists phone numbers for reporting such problems (note that many of the links don’t seem to work for on-line reporting):
http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/docs/dpdpComplaint_016023.pdf
And here are a couple other numbers for common problems that aren’t on that Web site:
To report street light trouble and to request repairs for streetlights, call Seattle City Light at 206-684-7056, or use the Streetlight Online Trouble Report.
For the replacement of downed or missing signs, call the SDOT Traffic Shop at 206-386-1206. Providing information on the location of the sign, including the street block or intersection, side of street, color of sign and what the sign says, will allows them to respond more quickly. You can also use the Street Maintenance Online Request Form to report downed or missing signs.
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