Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read With the new school year underway, we’re continuing our work to support safe travel for Seattle’s students of all ages. In September, Mayor Harrell announced the One Seattle Budget Proposal for the next two years. This proposal includes funding to install traffic safety… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read At-a-Glance: On Tuesday, October 15, new street parking rates will take effect in Seattle. We set parking rates by comparing recent data from each paid parking area in the city with our performance metric targets for parking occupancy. For each block, we aim… [ Keep reading ]
Please note: this blog post is available in additional languages via the links below, including Amharic, Chinese, Korean, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese: Summary: Removing leaves keeps the sidewalk safe and accessible so that everyone can travel, particularly people who have accessibility needs or have a harder time getting around. It’s… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 1,700 words | 8-minute read At-a-glance: Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined King County Executive Dow Constantine and local leaders at a groundbreaking ceremony for the RapidRide J Line. The project will create vital community connections, making it easier for Seattle residents, workers, and students to reach their destinations…. [ Keep reading ]
Editor’s Note: This is a blog post from the Waterfront Seattle Program. The Waterfront Seattle Program is a collaboration between the Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects and other Seattle departments including the Mayor’s Office, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), Planning and Community Development, and Parks and Recreation. At a glance: … [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 400 words | 2-minute read On September 24, we hosted a Play Streets community event in South Park geared toward older adults, in partnership with the Seattle Public Library and South Park Senior Center. The event featured games, chair yoga, salsa dancing, food and refreshments, and even a… [ Keep reading ]
Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. The budget reflects Mayor Harrell’s commitment to making needed investments and taking bold actions to address the urgent needs of our communities while advancing our One Seattle priorities. Mayor Harrell’s budget proposal remains focused on strengthening public safety, creating housing affordability,… [ Keep reading ]
Summary SDOT’s Transportation Equity Workgroup (TEW) was established in early 2019 to seek input from a broad and diverse set of community members representing Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and vulnerable communities. In 2019, SDOT staff and the TEW partnered to create the Transportation Equity Framework (TEF). The TEF… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year! It brings together families, friends, and neighbors through creative costumes, festive home décor, and impressive pumpkin carvings. In the spirit of Halloween, we’re providing a Trick-or-Streets promotion between October 25 and November… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 300 words | 2-minute read Over the weekend, new festive lighting was strung above 3rd Ave in Downtown Seattle, between Stewart and Virginia streets. This effort builds on the 30+ murals recently painted in Belltown and other neighborhoods in and around Downtown Seattle, and is part of Mayor… [ Keep reading ]
