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How Should Seattle Grow? You Tell Us!

Today’s an important milestone in planning the future of Seattle. Why, you ask? Because the Seattle Department of Planning and Development (DPD) has  released the Seattle 2035 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for review and comment! Hold on, don’t leave! Yes, the name is super technical, but the Draft EIS is… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor, City Announce Revised Transportation Levy to Move Seattle

On March 2, 2015, Mayor Ed Murray launched Move Seattle, a vision for transportation in our city for the next 10 years. Move Seattle connects and integrates existing plans for walking, biking, transit, and freight into a holistic 10-year strategy that will help the city meet present demands while also… [ Keep reading ]

SDOT invites you to join our West Seattle Walk and Talk Safety Discussions on 5/16 and 5/20

It’s Spring, and it’s a great time to go out for a walk.  SDOT will be out and about in West Seattle and we invite the public to join our Walk and Talk to discuss safety along 35th Avenue SW, and SW Roxbury Street corridors. 35th Avenue SW Walking Tour on… [ Keep reading ]

Chat with SDOT Director Scott Kubly to learn more and share your feedback on the Transportation Levy to Move Seattle

Join SDOT Director Scott Kubly for morning coffee and informal conversation in South Park or online Monday evening: Via Vadi Caffèe, 8600 14th Ave. S  Monday, 4/20, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Online Meeting from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Please Register at http://bit.ly/1IixdeE  Here is a Calendar… [ Keep reading ]

In Lake City, Pedestrian Safety and Stormwater Solutions go hand-in-hand

Polluted stormwater is a big problem. Much of the pollution in Puget Sound comes from runoff that starts in our neighborhoods. Rain gardens and other green stormwater infrastructure help slow down and clean stormwater runoff before it reaches our streams, lakes and Puget Sound. Project to improve safety and help… [ Keep reading ]

Reminder for tonight’s “Where are We Going”? forum at 6 p.m. featuring Janette Sadik-Khan, former Transportation Commissioner of New York City.

Transportation remains one of the most important civic issues in the Puget sound, and this lecture will explore potential future transportation options for the Seattle area. Drawing on her expertise as  will describe potential challenges to changing our city’s infrastructure, and offer a glimpse at what the future of… [ Keep reading ]

April 15 at 6 p.m.“Changing Lanes: Blueprints for a New Road Order” featuring Transportation Expert Janette Sadik-Khan

The second of four Transportation Forums features Janette Sadik-Khan, former Transportation Commissioner of New York City. Transportation remains one of the most important civic issues in the Puget sound, and this lecture will explore potential future transportation options for the Seattle area. Drawing on her expertise as  will describe potential… [ Keep reading ]

What is Public Space?

What is “public space”? What do you picture in your head? Do you have a moment to tell us? Take this short survey to share your opinions. Thank you!  

SDOT is Installing 10 New Taxi Stands and Wants Your Location Suggestions

SDOT is installing 10 new taxi stands through 2015 and we’re looking for input on where they should go. Taxi stands are dedicated curb spaces where only taxis can wait. Taxi stands are a predictable way for people to know where they can catch a taxi downtown and throughout the city’s… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle is Growing…and so is Access

Seattle is booming. Right now there are approximately 100 active and upcoming construction projects in downtown; 129 current and upcoming projects across four hub areas outside of city center; and one very busy Access Seattle team. The effort that began nearly one year ago is a big step for… [ Keep reading ]