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Safe Routes to School | Ever heard of a Walking School Bus? Our neighbors at Bailey Gatzert Elementary have one, and you can too. 

Thanks to Seattle Neighborhood Greenways, students at Bailey Gatzert Elementary School in the Central District participate in a Walking School Bus to get to school. Read the story from Central Seattle Greenways here. What is a walking school bus? A walking school bus is one tool in the Safe Routes… [ Keep reading ]

LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK | It’s now safer to use 4 major Lake City Way NE intersections 

Summary We made changes at four major intersections along Lake City Way NE (at NE 82nd St, NE 95th St, NE 135th St, and NE 137th St) to improve safety for people walking, rolling, and biking.  Especially in busy, high-traffic areas, we wanted to make it safer and easier for… [ Keep reading ]

LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK | We’re making progress on Madison RapidRide G Line construction! At the halfway mark, here’s what we’ve done so far & what’s ahead. 

Summary: The Madison – RapidRide G Line is a partnership between us and King County Metro with significant funding support from Sound Transit and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). It will create a frequent and reliable public transportation line between 1st Ave and Martin Luther King Jr Way. The route… [ Keep reading ]

SEATTLE TRANSIT MEASURE | Thank you, Seattle! We are adding 250+ more bus trips citywide starting March 18 

Summary In partnership with Metro, we are providing more bus service, especially on nights and weekends. We are adding over 250 bus trips per week, particularly on nights and weekends. This means more options for people who depend on public transportation around the clock to get to work, school, or… [ Keep reading ]

LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK | Thank you, Seattle! RapidRide H Line will begin traveling from downtown to Burien starting March 18. 

Summary The RapidRide H Line is here! As part of King County Metro’s spring service change on March 18, riders traveling along the 12-mile corridor between Burien, White Center, Delridge and downtown Seattle will experience upgrades to transit stations and improvements to speed and reliability as Route 120 becomes the… [ Keep reading ]

What changes would you like to see on Bell St? Learn more and share your thoughts.

  Quick link: Visit the Bell Street project online open house to learn more about early design concepts and share your thoughts!  Blog stats: 300 words | 2-minute read  Our partners at Waterfront Seattle are moving forward on the design process for the Bell Street project with two early design… [ Keep reading ]

LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK | 23rd Ave E is safer thanks to new signals, crossings, curb ramps, and much more! 

Summary All photos are credit to SDOT unless otherwise indicated. As part of the third phase of work on 23rd Ave E, you’ll now see: New protected left turns We installed these left turn lanes at E John St for vehicles turning from 23rd Ave E and from eastbound E… Filed Under: Accessibility, Biking, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Signals, Vision ZeroTagged With: ,

Seattle Transportation Plan | Let’s create our transportation maps together. Are we on the right track? 

Summary   NEW! Let’s create our transportation maps together. Are we on the right track? There are so many ways we use our streets and public spaces every day! Before we began to develop the STP, we had four transportation network maps (pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and freight). For the STP, we… Filed Under: Community Involvement, SDOTTagged With:

You’re invited: Join the Levy Oversight Committee to help shape Seattle’s transportation system. Apply by February 9! 

Summary: Serving on the Levy Oversight Committee (LOC) is a volunteer opportunity that allows you to make a difference in your community. If you: …read on! What is the LOC? The Levy funds projects all over town, including some shown below! You may be interested in the LOC if: Primary… [ Keep reading ]

WINTER WEATHER | Expect high winds, flooding, and possible landslides in Seattle and adjust your travel accordingly! 

As you’ve likely noticed, it’s already quite windy and wet today. The National Weather Service has predicted a blustery Tuesday. We are prepared to respond to landslides, downed trees, and traffic signal issues. Our first priority is to keep everyone as safe as possible, and we appreciate you doing your… [ Keep reading ]