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Route 40 Project to Maintain and Modernize Streets, Starting Construction in Fremont and Westlake this February

January 7, 2025

Blog stats: 1,300 words | 7-minute read At-a-glance: Project purpose and benefits This project will maintain and modernize critical infrastructure including streets, sidewalks, utilities, and more. As part of SDOT’s ongoing efforts to improve public transit, advance transportation safety, and support local business activity, the project includes upgrades to sidewalks,… [ Keep reading ]

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Best of the Year | SDOT’s 2024 Highlights!

January 6, 2025

Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read 2024 was a big year for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and our work to keep you moving throughout the city. Our theme in 2024 was to Deliver Safer Streets. We completed projects large and small and worked to finish strong in… [ Keep reading ]

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SDOT Kicks Off Construction of Alaskan Way Safety Project

December 20, 2024

Project Will Enhance Safety and Accessibility on Seattle’s Waterfront Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read We have started construction on the Alaskan Way Safety Project, a collaborative partnership with the Port of Seattle and Cascade Bicycle Club. Construction started on December 2, with completion expected in summer 2025. The… [ Keep reading ]

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NE 130th & 125th St project reaches final design, supporting connections to future light rail | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

December 11, 2024

Blog stats: 900 words | 5-minute read At-a-glance: Sound Transit is opening the NE 130th St light rail station in 2026 and we’re making sure that people can get there safely and comfortably. To support the 90% of light rail riders expected to get to the new station by walking,… [ Keep reading ]

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Pioneer Square improvements support a more accessible and vibrant neighborhood 

December 4, 2024

We celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Pioneer Square East-West Improvements Project today in Pioneer Square with Mayor Harell, Deputy Mayor Emery, Councilmember Saka, our partners at the Alliance for Pioneer Square, Trevor Boone with Emerald City Guitars and other community members. Thank you to all of the neighbors and friends… [ Keep reading ]

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Building a Bike Friendly Waterfront Connecting to Downtown Destinations

December 3, 2024

Blog stats: 750 words | 4-minute read Read our blog post about the central waterfront bike lane construction progress. At-a-glance: Traveling along the central waterfront and beyond – what’s ahead Strides are being made to create a delightful experience for biking along the Waterfront. It continues to evolve into a… [ Keep reading ]

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Waterfront Seattle | Waterfront bike improvements making progress

December 3, 2024

Blog stats: 600 words | 3-minute read Read our blog post about several projects around Seattle’s central waterfront. 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… [ Keep reading ]

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Georgetown to South Park Connection project breaks ground, expands protected bike & scooter route through Georgetown | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

November 22, 2024

Blog stats: 1,600 words | 8-minute read At-a-glance: Construction has officially begun on the Georgetown to South Park Connection project. We’re building a better connection for people biking, scooting, walking, and rolling between the central areas of South Park and Georgetown. The neighborhoods are next to each other but it’s… [ Keep reading ]

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Reporting bike facility maintenance issues is now easier than ever with Seattle’s Find It, Fix It app

November 20, 2024

Blog stats: 1,300 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: The Seattle Department of Transportation is making it even easier for Seattle cyclists to enjoy safe, smooth rides around the city. We’re excited to introduce the new Bike Facility Maintenance category on the Find It, Fix It app – a powerful tool… [ Keep reading ]

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Snowplow practice run taking place this week – Here’s how you can prepare for winter too

November 18, 2024

Blog stats: 650 words | 3-minute read Quick link: Jump down to additional winter weather resources on the web. We’re prepared to respond to winter storms. This week, on November 18 and 19, we’re holding a snowplow training exercise to test equipment and ensure our snowplow drivers are familiar with their… [ Keep reading ]

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