Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read To celebrate Seattle Forest Week (November 7-15), we’re highlighting SDOT’s ongoing work to help grow and take care of Seattle’s urban forest, in close partnership with other City of Seattle Departments including the Office of Sustainability & Environment, Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle City… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 800 words | 5-minute read Quick link: Jump down to additional winter weather resources on the web. We are prepared to respond to winter storms. This week on November 2 and 3, we’re conducting a snow plow training exercise to test equipment and ensure our snow plow drivers are… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 1,100 words | 6-minute read The City of Seattle has been selected for a $9.7 million ‘Safe Streets and Roads for All’ federal grant. Awarded by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), this grant will fund pavement upgrades to prevent people from skidding off the road while… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 2,000 words | 10-minute read The final phase of our Route 40 project is wrapping up, bringing new bus-only lanes, crosswalks, sidewalk repairs, and more along one of Seattle’s busiest bus routes. King County Metro’s Route 40 connects Northgate light rail station to about 10 neighborhoods, including Greenwood,… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 450 words | 2-minute read Fall is a fun, festive, time full of traditions like steamy soups and ciders, pumpkin patches, apple picking, and elaborate Halloween costumes. It’s also when the weather starts to change and you can expect to see shorter days with less daylight, increased rain,… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 650 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: Overview S Henderson St is a major gateway to schools and community destinations in the heart of Rainier Beach. Students, parents, teachers, and staff rely on it to get to schools in the area every day. This includes Rainier Beach High School,… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read We’re adding a new “text to pay” option for street parking to offer you more ways to quickly, conveniently, and securely pay for your spot. We’re starting in Pioneer Square to ensure the new system is working well. This service will expand to… [ Keep reading ]
Partnership with Seattle City Light will provide up to 200 new curbside charging stations by 2030, ensuring greater access to reliable, climate-friendly travel options, with funding from the voter-approved Seattle Transportation Levy Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read At-a-glance: As electric vehicle prices continue to fall and gas prices… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 750 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Overview Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood is a unique, culturally diverse community home to schools, parks, transit hubs, business districts, and residential streets. Nearby schools include Mercer International Middle School (attended by around 850 students) and Aki Kurose Middle School (around 900 students… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats 1,000 words | 5-minute read Summary: The bustling West Seattle Junction and Upper Queen Anne neighborhoods are home to two of Seattle’s most beloved business districts with one-of-a-kind restaurants, bars, shops, and destinations. But too often, street parking is hard to find, delivery drivers can’t locate a place… [ Keep reading ]
