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Get Ready for Holiday Construction Moratorium

With so much construction going on in Seattle, how do we keep downtown streets open and welcoming for holiday festivities and shoppers? With the Holiday Construction Moratorium! This seasonal ban on construction supports Seattle businesses during the peak shopping season and reduces traffic congestion during this busy time of year. The… [ Keep reading ]

New 34th St Protected Bike Lane Coming Soon!

We’re almost finished installing a new, 2-way protected bike lane on N 34th St in Fremont! To prepare for it, we had a bike safety event with a group of volunteer Cycle Scouts who passed out treats to bicyclists who were following the rules of the road and traveling safely. Stopping at stop… [ Keep reading ]

Parking Changes Coming to Capitol Hill

SDOT is working with Sound Transit to better manage parking near the site of the Capitol Hill light rail station with a proposed new Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ). The proposal includes expanding Zone 15 (seen in blue below) and a change in hours to prevent commuter parking on residential streets. What’s in the plan?… [ Keep reading ]

My Haircut with Scott: A Conversation About the Yesler Bridge Project

Rehabilitation of the historic Yesler Way Bridge started in May and required the complete closure of Yesler Way over 4th Avenue. One of the local businesses directly impacted by the project is 9000 Barbershop located at 321 Yesler Way. SDOT Director Scott Kubly and Office of Economic Development (OED) Director Brian… [ Keep reading ]

Friendly Safety Reminders for Back to School

Welcome to a new school year!  Safety is our #1 concern and we want to remind you of a few things: Stopping for a school bus – When the red lights are flashing, there are kids ahead! It is Washington state law to stop for a school bus that is… [ Keep reading ]

Learn About Seattle Right of Way History

Missed National Read a Book Day (Sept 6)? Anytime is a good time to pick up a book! Here are a few suggested reads that highlight the history of Seattle’s largest publicly-owned feature – its rights of way. Jackson Street After Hours: The Roots of Jazz in Seattle, by Paul de Barros… [ Keep reading ]

Traffic Control Plan Coaching Starts Now!

Coaching help is now available in the Street Use division! A staff member from Traffic Operations will be available at the Street Use permit counter to help you with your Traffic Control Plans (TCPs) every Tuesday (hourly fees apply). What is a TCP? You are required to submit one with a Street… [ Keep reading ]

Safe Routes to School Kicks Off the New School Year

September 7th is the first day of school for Seattle Public Schools and the SDOT Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program got kids and parents excited about the start of the new school year! The first annual SRTS Kickoff Event on Friday, August 26th in Cedar Park was a great success! More than 100… [ Keep reading ]

You Can Request Accessibility Improvements!

Did you know that if you require access improvements along your pedestrian route to work, home, or wherever you need to be, you can get help from SDOT? That’s right, and there are a number of different ways to do it! If you have a mobile device handy and access… [ Keep reading ]

What is the TOC?

The Transportation Operations Center (TOC) is the part of SDOT responsible for the general operation of the City’s street system. The TOC uses the latest technologies and resources to track and improve transportation throughout the city in real-time. We monitor live video cameras, traffic detectors, social media, 911 dispatch, and more for incidents which could impact Seattle’s… [ Keep reading ]