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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 ]

Bring Trick-or-Streets to Your Block – Apply by October 20

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 24 and November… [ Keep reading ]

Mount Baker Link station activation: creating more comfortable and joyful transit spaces | SEATTLE TRANSIT MEASURE

Check out our recap of a fun-filled event last week at the Mount Baker light rail station, bringing together our work on public space activation, transit access, and community safety Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read On the afternoon of Wednesday, September 24, we teamed up with Sound Transit… [ Keep reading ]

Capitol Hill Updates to Support Route 2’s Return to E Union St

We know that recent updates to E Union St between 12th Ave and 11th Ave have raised questions and concerns. Any adjustment to a bus lane deserves clarity, and we want to share what’s happening and why. This project affects about ¼ of a block on E Union St west… [ Keep reading ]

Fall is here, so keep these seasonal travel tips near

Blog stats: 550 words | 3-minute read Fall is a time we can all enjoy, from hot bowls of soup to cozy sweaters to getting out those spooky Halloween decorations. It’s also when the weather changes and you can expect to see shorter days with less daylight, increased rain, and… [ Keep reading ]