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Alki Ave SW parking updates – what we heard & what’s next

Blog stats: 450 words | 2-minute read At-a-glance: In response to Seattle City Council’s 2025 Budget Proviso SDOT-005-A (page 159), directing us to use up to $175,000 of existing SDOT budget on parking adjustments, we recently modified parking at Duwamish Head and explored adding new parking between the 1200 and… [ Keep reading ]

New dashboard makes Seattle traffic volume & crash data more accessible to the public

Blog stats: 450 words | 2-minute read Have you ever wondered how many cars travel on your street each day? Or wanted to better understand where crashes have taken place in your neighborhood in recent years? We’ve published a new public-facing data dashboard with interactive maps to help you more… [ Keep reading ]

Enjoy Waterfront Park’s new features this summer!

Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read 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 Office, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), Planning and Community Development,… [ Keep reading ]

New bus-only lanes coming to Crown Hill, Ballard, and Westlake as part of Route 40 project

Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: We are excited to announce Seattle is taking another step toward more efficient streets that move more people and goods with the installation of bus-only lanes, more specifically Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes, along parts of the Route 40. We are… [ Keep reading ]

New school zone safety cameras coming next school year, doubling the current count in Seattle

Many of the 19 new camera locations will be activated in September 2025 to help children and families get to school safely Blog stats: 1,300 words | 7-minute read At-a-glance: Keeping our kids safe when they head to school is essential, particularly as students walk, roll, or bike to their… [ Keep reading ]

Earn free bike, scooter, and transit rides this summer!

The popular “Bike and Scoot to Transit” program is back this summer and is even better than in previous years. This program lets people earn free bike, scooter, and transit trips while they commute and explore our region. This summer, “Bike and Scoot to Transit” has been expanded to include… [ Keep reading ]

New street tree planning study offers insights into a greener Seattle future

Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read Seattle is known for its greenery, but not every corner of the city is filled with trees. It was no surprise to learn what our new Street Tree Planning Study revealed: Across four diverse census tracts – Roxhill, South Park, SODO, and Capitol… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for June 5–18: planned construction, sports, & community events

Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-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 ]

Interested in serving as a community representative on a Seattle transportation advisory board or committee? Learn more about current and upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Summary: See more information about a specific board or committee using one of the ‘drop down’ links below: Promoting Diversity The City of Seattle is committed to promoting diversity in the city’s boards and commissions. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) community members, women, people… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle – Get ready for big summer fun and construction – it’s time to Flip Your Trip!

Blog stats: 400 words | 2-minute read Seattle’s summer is action-packed. And so are the roads. By adapting your everyday travel to include riding transit, carpooling, biking, or walking, you can make every trip a new adventure and not miss the fun! Between FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ matches welcoming… [ Keep reading ]