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Celebrate the End of #RideTransit Month at Seattle Storm’s Transit Night!

We’re wrapping up #RideTransit Month for June 2019, and what better way to celebrate than with a Seattle Storm basketball game?! Join the Transportation Choices Coalition (TCC) as they partner with the Seattle Storm for the first ever Transit Night! Join other TCC supporters to… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Bike Advisory Board seeking new members: Apply now

Do you love your two-wheel ride? Are you passionate about making Seattle a place that is safe and easy for people who bike? The Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board (SBAB) is seeking at least three new members. Consider applying for this 2 year volunteer position. Who Is SBAB? … [ Keep reading ]

Landscape crew on 15th Ave W

We are so lucky to have an abundance of greenery in our city. That means we also have to maintain vegetation for safety purposes. Here’s where Urban Forestry will be this weekend. SAT. JUN 29 Urban Forestry landscape crew will perform a large scale cutback of the overgrowth in the… [ Keep reading ]

Transportation Equity Workgroup Now at Work!

A key part of our work at SDOT is to make sure people have access to affordable transportation options. In Seattle, transportation is the second highest household cost after housing, and we know communities at risk of displacement bear the brunt of transportation inequities. That’s why, in alignment with… [ Keep reading ]

Take Pride in Your Ride

Are you ready for Pride Weekend?  Our staff will be marching in the parade and handing out pins, so come grab your transit pride pin (check ’em out below!) and celebrate #RideTransitMonth and Seattle Pride!  With Seattle Transportation Benefit District funds, we’ve added over 6,800 weekly… [ Keep reading ]

Prepare for Travel Impacts Downtown on 1st Ave S and 3rd Ave

The #SeattleSqueeze continues this week, as demolition of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and construction of new ORCA transit card readers impact travel to and through downtown. Read on and plan ahead for your next trip downtown! July 1 – August 4: NB Bus Stop Closure at 3rd Ave… [ Keep reading ]

Learn About Permit Programs for Park and Rides!

Many park and ride lots across the region fill up well before 7 a.m. on a typical weekday, so it can be hard to find parking at the station. To provide access for riders who can’t make it to the station so early, Sound Transit, King County Metro, and… [ Keep reading ]

See what’s moving in Seattle this week: June 24 – 30

We have a packed weekend ahead filled with culture and Pride! Here’s what’s happening around the city. Stay tuned for a detailed Pride post with travel and parade route details. W E D. J U N 26 Enchanting China: Enchanting China showcases the diversity of Peking Opera,… [ Keep reading ]

Travel Alert: Changes to 1st Ave N for Seattle Center Arena Construction

Sidewalk and curb lane changes are being installed on 1st Ave N and a few intersecting streets as part of the Seattle Center Arena Renovation project. These changes allow access for truck hauling and construction staging, maintaining transit service, and separating people riding bikes from large trucks. Changes… [ Keep reading ]

12 Parks with Transit Options to Enjoy the Great Outdoors!

Use the bus for more than just your trip to work. Taking transit helps you avoid parking, takes the stress out of driving, cuts down on traffic (which is especially important during the #SeattleSqueeze!) and reduces the environmental impact of driving alone. While June is #RideTransit Month, let’s… [ Keep reading ]