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What’s happening in Seattle September 18 – 30: Oktoberfest, sports, and construction 

Summer officially ends September 23rd, but we’ve got just a couple more events to keep on your radar as we close out the season!  At-a-Glance: Click on the links below to read more! Top Events  Fremont Oktoberfest   For everyone 21 and up, Fremont Oktoberfest will take place September 22 –… [ Keep reading ]

We’re launching the eBroomer Pilot Program – our first test project to replace carbon emitting vehicle fleet with zero-emissions alternatives.  

Blog stats: 900 words | 6-minute read Digest: We’re launching the eBroomer Pilot Program – our first demonstration project to test the durability and feasibility of replacing SDOT’s carbon emitting fleet of vehicles with zero-emissions alternatives. In June 2023, we tested the eSwingo 200+, a fully electric compact sweeper by… [ Keep reading ]

Beyoncé, Mariners Baseball, Construction & More: What’s Happening in Seattle September 1–17

The first half of September this year is huge for music, arts, food, and sports! With so much happening around the city, take this as your guide to getting around Seattle with construction, road closures, and end-of-summer events. At-a-Glance: Click on the links below to read more! Top Events September 1: Waterfront… [ Keep reading ]

A new, community-requested public space is coming to Belltown!

Blog Stats: 700 words | 4-minute read At-a-Glance: Thanks to input from the Belltown community, we are in the final stages of construction for the 1st & Battery Portal Porch! This outdoor, public space is intended to be a gathering place for anyone to relax and enjoy views of Elliot… [ Keep reading ]

What’s happening August 14–31: Sports, events, and construction around Seattle!

As we move into the second half of August, there’s still plenty of sun, warm weather, and fun around Seattle! We’ve got festivals, sports, and more summer construction coming up this month, so let’s get into it.  At-a-Glance: Click on the links below to read more! Top Events August 15:… [ Keep reading ]

Community events, construction, and more: See what to expect around Seattle August 1-13!

It’s already August! While we’re more than halfway through summer, there’s still plenty of festivals, sports, and more. Find out what’s happening and how you can get around the city safely and easily. At-a-Glance: Click on the links below to read more! Top events around Seattle Seafair Airshow The 2023… [ Keep reading ]

Transformative Justice Infrastructure Fellowship: A Roadside Chat with SDOT’s Margo Iñiguez Dawes

Blog Stats: 730 words | 4-minute read  Meet Margo Iñiguez Dawes, our Equity Coordinator for the Levy to Move Seattle. She integrates department values and equity goals into a framework that guides how we distribute funding in Seattle. She works to make sure that City investments serve people and communities… [ Keep reading ]

What’s happening July 17-31: Festivals, sports, road closures, and more!

Blog stats: 1,600 words | 8-minute read July may be coming to an end, but we still have plenty going on in Seattle! From two sold-out Taylor Swift concerts to Capitol Hill Block Party and some major road closures, we’ll walk you through what’s going on and how you can… [ Keep reading ]

New on-street parking rates coming Monday, July 10  

Blog Stats: 650 words | 4-minute read Summary: Routine paid parking rate adjustments will take effect at locations throughout the city on Monday, July 10. This seasonal adjustment is part of our regular process to help ensure enough parking is available, based on the latest real-world usage data and seasonal… [ Keep reading ]

What’s happening July 1-16: events, sports, and planned construction around Seattle

Blog stats: 1,160 words | 6-minute read We’ve got a couple of busy weeks coming up! From Fourth of July celebrations and MLB All-Star Week to planned construction, here is what you can expect and how you can keep moving safely around the city. At-a-glance Fourth of July: Amazon Seafair… [ Keep reading ]