Find Posts By Topic

Elliott Bay Connections project begins construction on first segment of new trail

Blog stats: 650 words | 3-minute read Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from the Elliott Bay Connections project, which is a public-private partnership connecting, restoring, and revitalizing public parks along the Elliott Bay waterfront. The project is funded entirely by private philanthropic donations, with the Downtown Seattle Association… [ Keep reading ]

Neighborhood walks inform sidewalk expansion plans | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read We’ve been out walking the walk and co-creating sidewalk and walkway plans with community members in the Pinehurst and Northgate neighborhoods. This is just the beginning. SDOT will build sidewalk projects throughout the city as part of an ambitious push to add 250… [ Keep reading ]

Apply to join the Seattle Transportation Levy Oversight Committee | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

All Seattle residents are welcome to apply. People from Northeast, Central Area, Southeast Seattle, and High Point and Delridge neighborhoods and those with auditing experience are encouraged to apply, per Transportation Levy legislation. We are recruiting members for the new Seattle Transportation Levy Oversight Committee (LOC). Continue reading and apply… [ Keep reading ]

Construction begins on Bell Street pedestrian and bicycle improvements

Blog stats: 650 words | 3-minute read 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,… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle bids an appreciative farewell to Transportation Director Greg Spotts

Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read Today is Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) Director Greg Spotts’ final day on the job. Director Spotts was appointed to the role in September 2022 and led the department to increase the pace of construction during the final years of the 2015 Levy… [ Keep reading ]

SDOT unveils the first projects funded by the historic $1.55 Billion Transportation Levy | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Today, we unveiled the list of projects set to launch in 2025, locally funded through the 2024 Seattle Transportation Levy. This 2025 Levy Delivery Plan, the first of 8 annual Levy Delivery Plans, will set the framework for improvements across the city, with an emphasis on safety, infrastructure, and community-driven… [ Keep reading ]

Winter weather is in the forecast – how to be prepared and stay informed

Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: In the days ahead, colder temperatures are forecasted in the Seattle area, with a chance of precipitation and the potential for snow and ice. While the forecast can always change, it’s important to prepare in advance and keep safety in mind. Our… [ Keep reading ]

Deliveries in Belltown receive an upgrade with digital sensors and real-time curb data

Blog stats: 850 words | 4-minute read Curb space is a precious resource in a city the size and scale of Seattle. With our many residents, businesses of all sizes, and the nonstop movement of people and goods, proactively managing our limited loading zones and curb space is essential. That’s… [ Keep reading ]

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

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 ]

Best of the Year | SDOT’s 2024 Highlights!

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 ]