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Approved 2026 City budget invests in a Seattle transportation system for all

Thank you, City Council and Mayor Harrell, for continued funding dedicated to travel safety and mobility initiatives as we head into a big year Blog stats: 350 words | 2-minute read Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has signed the City of Seattle’s 2026 budget into law. The budget was passed unanimously… [ Keep reading ]

3 new light rail stations will connect you to Seattle starting this weekend! Enjoy the ride from Federal Way, Star Lake, or Kent Des Moines.

Blog stats: 250 words | 2-minute read Seattle, get ready! Sound Transit, the transportation agency that manages the Link light rail system, is opening three new 1 Line stations in the greater Seattle area on Saturday, December 6. While the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) does not operate the light… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle’s Commercial E-Cargo Bike Program Has Officially Launched, Supporting Sustainable & Dependable Deliveries Throughout the City

Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read Summary: Addressing the challenge of more deliveries in Seattle In the Puget Sound region, deliveries of packages, food, and grocery items more than doubled between 2019 and 2021. Growing delivery volumes can add cost and complexity for businesses, while increases in delivery-related traffic… [ Keep reading ]

Extended Rainier Ave Bus Lane Offers a Seamless, More Reliable Trip for Thousands of Daily Riders | SEATTLE TRANSIT MEASURE

Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Attention, all Route 7 riders. We’re now arriving at the next stop of our citywide investment in transit: completion of the Rainier Ave S Bus Lane project! In this second phase, we extended the red northbound bus-only lane from S Walden St… [ Keep reading ]

Updated street parking rates take effect November 10; most rates stay the same

Blog stats: 700 words | 4-minute read At-a-Glance: On Monday, November 10, 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 ]

The Gateway to Ballard: We’ve refreshed the Ballard Bridge and 15th Ave NW to provide safer, more reliable connections for years to come | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 750 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Check out our short video below to learn more about the project! Have you noticed how much smoother 15th Ave NW looks lately when you travel around Ballard? We’re proud of these significant upgrades that make getting around the neighborhood more comfortable… [ Keep reading ]

East Marginal Way S project delivers safer streets and more reliable freight access | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: East Marginal Way S is one of Seattle’s most vital transportation corridors, serving as a foundation for a resilient freight network that moves thousands of trucks a day to and from Seattle’s maritime cargo terminals. This area is also a crucial link… [ Keep reading ]

Study to explore safer rail crossings at S Holgate St in SODO – share your feedback & top priorities by November 26.

Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read At-a-glance: Overview of the S Holgate St Crossing Study S Holgate St is a busy street in Seattle’s SODO (South of Downtown) area. The street is part of the Duwamish Manufacturing and Industrial Center, which is vital for freight and supply chain operations… [ Keep reading ]

Upgrades to 8th Ave NW in Ballard will support safer travel, increased visibility, and calmer traffic

Blog stats: 300 words | 2-minute read Good news for Ballard. Residents and travelers along 8th Ave NW have asked for safety improvements, and we’re taking action. Intersection daylighting is coming soon, and next year we’ll add new crossings and other traffic calming measures to enhance the street for everyone…. [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Releases First 3-Year Outlook to Advance City’s Long-term Transportation Vision

New report links near-term initiatives to the Seattle Transportation Plan’s 20-year direction, connecting current work to citywide goals. Blog stats: 850 words | 4-minute read Today we released the first implementation outlook for the Seattle Transportation Plan, providing a framework for how our current and upcoming work will deliver on… [ Keep reading ]