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Tree planting survey for South Park, SODO, Roxhill, Capitol Hill neighborhoods open through May 23

If you live, work, play, or travel in these neighborhoods, share your thoughts to inform plans for more street trees and a greener future Blog stats: 1,300 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: With spring in full bloom, you might find yourself noticing trees lining streets in your neighborhood and thinking… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for May 9-21: planned construction, sports, & community events

Blog stats: 1,100 words | 5-minute read At-a-glance: SDOT construction, street closures, and travel impacts Please note: our construction projects take place throughout Seattle. To stay informed about projects near you, subscribe to our email updates. Select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested… [ Keep reading ]

May is Bike Everywhere Month – Let’s get ready to ride!

Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read At-a-glance: It’s time to dust off your helmet, fill up your tires, and grab your friends and family. We’re kicking off Bike Everywhere Month today and throughout the month of May. We hope you can join the celebration and enjoy biking as part… [ Keep reading ]

Free adaptive cycling program returns this summer with Outdoors for All!

Blog stats: 650 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: With summer right around the corner, we’re excited to share this year’s Outdoors for All adaptive cycling program schedule! Outdoors for All offers adaptive cycle rentals for children and adults with disabilities at the Adaptive Cycling Center in Magnuson Park. We’re proud to partner… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for April 24-May 7: planned construction, sports, & community events

Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read At-a-glance: SDOT construction, street closures, and travel impacts Please note: our construction projects take place throughout Seattle. To stay informed about projects near you, subscribe to our email updates. Select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested… [ Keep reading ]

SDOT’s Dispatch Team helps keep our streets clear and safe 24/7

Blog stats: 700 words | 3-minute read Did you know that SDOT’s Dispatch Team works around-the-clock every day to help keep traffic moving and keep us all safe when we travel? When a tree falls onto a street, a crash blocks a lane, or police or firefighters need traffic detoured… [ Keep reading ]

Complete! 11th & 12th Ave NE project delivers fresh pavement, easier access Roosevelt & U District light rail stations, new protected bike lanes, and more | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 650 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: Project top features We appreciate the input we heard from you and your neighbors as we developed the project’s final design. Based on this feedback, we shifted the new bike lane on 11th and 12th Aves NE to the east side of… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle expands traffic camera program using safety and equity data to guide location choices

Plans are in place to double school zone safety cameras this year and a proposed update to laws would allow new types of safety cameras in the future. Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read Summary: Traffic safety cameras in Seattle – a brief overview We all want to get… [ Keep reading ]

Ballard Bridge weekend closures, upgrades resume this spring

Blog stats: 950 words | 5-minute read Click here to read this blog post in English. This blog post is available in multiple languages. Use the links below to visit these translated versions: At a glance: We need to close the Ballard Bridge over several weekends this spring to finish… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrating Earth Month 2025: How you can travel green this spring and beyond

Blog stats: 1,100 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: How you travel matters. By choosing different ways to get around, you can help to keep our air clean. Even taking transit once or twice a week makes a big impact compared to driving alone. Small shifts can add up and make… [ Keep reading ]