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Making it easier to visit West Seattle Junction & Upper Queen Anne business districts with paid on-street parking, load zones, safer crossings, and more

September 30, 2026

Blog stats 1,000 words | 5-minute read Summary: The bustling West Seattle Junction and Upper Queen Anne neighborhoods are home to two of Seattle’s most beloved business districts with one-of-a-kind restaurants, bars, shops, and destinations. But too often, street parking is hard to find, delivery drivers can’t locate a place… [ Keep reading ]

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We worked through the summer to keep you moving this fall (and beyond!)

September 18, 2026

Blog stats: 1,600 words | 8-minute read This summer was a busy, record-setting time for Seattle’s transportation system, including six FIFA World Cup matches with hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world, alongside many exciting seasonal celebrations, concerts, and other events. We also saw new all-time highs for… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: 2024 Seattle Transportation Levy, Accessibility, Biking, Busses, Funding & Levies, General, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, Transit, Vision ZeroTagged With: , , , , , , ,

RapidRide J Line upgrades take shape in Eastlake, U District, South Lake Union

September 10, 2026

Project over halfway complete to transform city streets, replace aging water infrastructure, and ensure safer, more reliable travel for thousands of people every day Blog stats: 1,500 words | 7-minute read The RapidRide J Line is more than a new bus route. It’s a transportation breakthrough for the people who… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Biking, Busses, Community Involvement, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Signals, Traffic and Construction, TransitTagged With: , , , , , , , , , ,

New safety projects will support children walking & biking to school this year

September 2, 2026

Blog stats: 2,000 words | 10-minute read At-a-glance: More students get to school by walking, biking, or school busing than driving In Seattle, about 1 in 3 elementary students walk or bike to get to school and more than half of students get to school in a way other than… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Travel Tips: Aug. 27 – Sept. 10 | Enjoy Late Summer Events in the City, including Labor Day Weekend

August 27, 2026

Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read As the summer season draws to a close, now is the perfect time to enjoy a major league sports game, concert, or neighborhood festival in Seattle. This blog will help you get to your next event with a mix of easy-to-use transit options…. [ Keep reading ]

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

May 18, 2026

Updated May 19, 2026 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)… [ Keep reading ]

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Help make Seattle streets more accessible, take our ADA survey

May 1, 2026

In an effort to improve accessibility in the public right-of-way, SDOT is kicking off a project to update our current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan, and we need your help identifying where and how we can make Seattle’s public right-of-way more accessible. Do you experience barriers when trying… [ Keep reading ]

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New rendering shows what Pike Place Market could look like by FIFA Men’s World Cup

March 26, 2026

Editor’s note: Temporary movable barriers were added in May and now we would like to know what you think. Take our survey by June 30. Building on a successful pilot launched in 2025 which added moveable barriers to limit passenger vehicle traffic in the market, the City of Seattle is considering… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Bikeshare, Biking, Busses, Ferries, General, Light Rail, News Releases, Pedestrians, Rideshare, Safety, Scooters, SDOT, Streetcar, Transit, Water TaxiTagged With: , , , , , , , , ,

How to get to the new Judkins Park Station in Seattle

March 26, 2026

Editor’s note: Judkins Park Station is now open! Read on for walking and biking trails and more near the station. Watch a video about the 2 Line connection in this post. Seattle’s new Judkins Park Station officially opens on Saturday as part of Sound Transit’s Crosslake Connection, making cities like Mercer… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Bikeshare, Biking, Busses, General, Light Rail, News Releases, Parking, Pedestrians, Rideshare, Safety, Scooters, SDOT, Signals, Streetcar, Transit

Take transit to Sunday’s Seahawks game or watch parties around Seattle

January 22, 2026

Blog stats: 350 words | 2-minute read Twelves, it all comes down to Sunday as the Hawks take on the L.A. Rams at Lumen Field, with a trip to Super Bowl LX on the line. Kickoff is at 3:30 PM. Public transit is a great way to get to the… [ Keep reading ]

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