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April 1, 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) community members, women, people… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Biking, Community Involvement, Freight, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, TransitTagged With: , , , , ,

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

March 26, 2026

Blog stats: 780 words | 4-minute read 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 new kinds of temporary barriers to support a safe and secure experience for people and businesses inside Pike Place Market. … [ 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

Blog stats: 1,100 words | 6-minute read Seattle’s new Judkins Park Station officially opens on Saturday as part of Sound Transit’s Crosslake Connection, making cities like Mercer Island, Bellevue, and Redmond accessible by light rail. The new station also connects Judkins Park to downtown for the first time by train. To celebrate the grand… [ 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 ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Busses, General, Light Rail, SDOT, Transit, Travel AdvisoryTagged With: , , , , , , ,

Connecting Lake City to Light Rail | SEATTLE TRANSIT MEASURE

December 11, 2025

Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read Good news for Lake City! New transportation connections are coming your way next year. King County Metro will launch the new Route 77, giving North Seattle residents a more direct link to Sound Transit’s new Pinehurst Station (scheduled to open in 2026) and… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Busses, Light Rail, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, TransitTagged With: , , , , , , , ,

We’re Building More Sidewalks Across Seattle, in Partnership with Local Communities | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

December 11, 2025

Blog stats: 700 words | 4-minute read This year, we’ve been walking the walk by hosting neighborhood “walkshops” with residents to co-create sidewalk and walkway plans across Seattle. Together with community members, we’ve been listening, learning, and planning where new sidewalks and walkways can make the greatest positive impact in… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: 2024 Seattle Transportation Levy, Accessibility, Community Involvement, Funding & Levies, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOTTagged With: , , , , , , , ,

Extended Rainier Ave Bus Lane Offers a Seamless, More Reliable Trip for Thousands of Daily Riders | SEATTLE TRANSIT MEASURE

November 19, 2025

Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Attention, all Route 7 riders. We’re now arriving at the next stop of our citywide investment in transit: completion of the Rainier Ave S Bus Lane project! In this second phase, we extended the red northbound bus-only lane from S Walden St… [ Keep reading ]

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The Gateway to Ballard: We’ve refreshed the Ballard Bridge and 15th Ave NW to provide safer, more reliable connections for years to come | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

November 5, 2025

Blog stats: 750 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Check out our short video below to learn more about the project! Have you noticed how much smoother 15th Ave NW looks lately when you travel around Ballard? We’re proud of these significant upgrades that make getting around the neighborhood more comfortable… [ Keep reading ]

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

Mount Baker Link station activation: creating more comfortable and joyful transit spaces | SEATTLE TRANSIT MEASURE

October 3, 2025

Check out our recap of a fun-filled event last week at the Mount Baker light rail station, bringing together our work on public space activation, transit access, and community safety Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read On the afternoon of Wednesday, September 24, we teamed up with Sound Transit… [ Keep reading ]

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Capitol Hill Updates to Support Route 2’s Return to E Union St

October 2, 2025

We know that recent updates to E Union St between 12th Ave and 11th Ave have raised questions and concerns. Any adjustment to a bus lane deserves clarity, and we want to share what’s happening and why. This project affects about ¼ of a block on E Union St west… [ Keep reading ]

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