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Pioneer Square improvements support a more accessible and vibrant neighborhood 

We celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Pioneer Square East-West Improvements Project today in Pioneer Square with Mayor Harell, Deputy Mayor Emery, Councilmember Saka, our partners at the Alliance for Pioneer Square, Trevor Boone with Emerald City Guitars and other community members. Thank you to all of the neighbors and friends… [ Keep reading ]

Building a Bike Friendly Waterfront Connecting to Downtown Destinations

Blog stats: 750 words | 4-minute read Read our blog post about the central waterfront bike lane construction progress. At-a-glance: Traveling along the central waterfront and beyond – what’s ahead Strides are being made to create a delightful experience for biking along the Waterfront. It continues to evolve into a… [ Keep reading ]

Waterfront Seattle | Waterfront bike improvements making progress

Blog stats: 600 words | 3-minute read Read our blog post about several projects around Seattle’s central waterfront. 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… [ Keep reading ]

Georgetown to South Park Connection project breaks ground, expands protected bike & scooter route through Georgetown | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 1,600 words | 8-minute read At-a-glance: Construction has officially begun on the Georgetown to South Park Connection project. We’re building a better connection for people biking, scooting, walking, and rolling between the central areas of South Park and Georgetown. The neighborhoods are next to each other but it’s… [ Keep reading ]

Reporting bike facility maintenance issues is now easier than ever with Seattle’s Find It, Fix It app

Blog stats: 1,300 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: The Seattle Department of Transportation is making it even easier for Seattle cyclists to enjoy safe, smooth rides around the city. We’re excited to introduce the new Bike Facility Maintenance category on the Find It, Fix It app – a powerful tool… [ Keep reading ]

Snowplow practice run taking place this week – Here’s how you can prepare for winter too

Blog stats: 650 words | 3-minute read Quick link: Jump down to additional winter weather resources on the web. We’re prepared to respond to winter storms. This week, on November 18 and 19, we’re holding a snowplow training exercise to test equipment and ensure our snowplow drivers are familiar with their… [ Keep reading ]

Help Protect Our First Responders: Crash Responder Safety Week is November 18-22, 2024

Blog stats: 600 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: Crash Responder Safety Week is a time for everyone in our community to come together, learn more, and practice cautious driving to protect first responders and all travelers on our streets. Our SDOT Response Team helps keep traffic moving 24/7 by promptly removing debris in the… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Voters Approve Transportation Levy to Maintain and Modernize City Streets with Paving, Bridge Repairs, Sidewalk Construction, and Connections to Light Rail

Mayor Harrell thanks voters for supporting the levy, which will generate $1.55 billion over 8 years to fund transportation improvements in Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and City of Seattle leadership appreciate the preliminary approval by voters of City of Seattle Proposition No. 1, the $1.55 billion Seattle Transportation Levy. The levy… [ Keep reading ]

Discover SDOT’s Women & Minority Business Enterprise Program and participate in the 2024 Reverse Vendor Trade Show on November 13

Blog stats: 600 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: The City of Seattle actively supports women- and minority-owned business enterprises (WMBEs) on City contracts as both primes and subcontractors. Each City department establishes plans and annual voluntary goals for WMBE inclusion in consulting and purchasing contracts. Here at SDOT, we have… [ Keep reading ]

Georgetown to Downtown Safety Project breaks ground, expands protected bike & scooter route through SODO | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 1,700 words | 8-minute read At-a-glance: Construction has officially begun on the Georgetown to Downtown Safety Project. This project is expected to bring safer streets and trails for all travelers and better connect existing trails in South Seattle. We’re excited to get to work and keep you informed… [ Keep reading ]