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Waterfront Seattle | Overlook Walk: A New Landmark and Grand Connection between the Waterfront and Downtown Opens October 4. Hope to see you there at 4:30 PM!  

October 3, 2024

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, and Parks and Recreation. At a glance: … [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Community Involvement, Pedestrians

Ballard Ave Café Street refinements coming soon to support community gathering, business access, and comfortable travel 

September 4, 2024

Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: Over the past few months, we’ve worked with local businesses and project partners to refine designs along Ballard Ave NW. This input helped us develop the design for the final phase of interim refinements of the street design, which includes: What you… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Parking, Pedestrians, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, Travel AdvisoryTagged With: , , , , , , ,

RapidRide G Line Construction Complete – Bus Service Begins September 14 on a Transformed Madison Street

August 29, 2024

Blog stats: 2,000 words | 10-minute read At-a-glance: The RapidRide G Line – Madison St Project is one of our largest and most complex capital projects to date. It transformed Madison St to shift First Hill and Capitol Hill’s main street from moving as many cars as possible to moving… [ Keep reading ]

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

Upcoming Ballard Bridge weekend closures scheduled for vital maintenance and preservation work | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

August 27, 2024

Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: Ballard Bridge closure dates Getting around during the closure Pedestrians and bike riders Drivers and freight Transit riders Boaters Other ways to travel While the bridge is closed, consider the options listed below to get around. You can also shop local –… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Busses, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, Transit, Travel AdvisoryTagged With: , , , , , , ,

We’ve Completed the MLK Jr Way Safety Project, Providing Safer Travel in Mount Baker, Judkins Park, and Nearby Communities | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK 

July 30, 2024

Blog stats: 850 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Here are some top examples of the enhancements we recently completed that will make trips safer, smoother, and more reliable, particularly for people walking, biking, and rolling in the project area. Rainier Ave S and MLK Jr Way S intersection – pedestrian… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Biking, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Signals, Vision ZeroTagged With: , , , , , ,

Accessible ‘Tactile Walking Surface Indicators’ Pilot Project Underway to Help People with Disabilities Navigate the City

July 18, 2024

Blog stats: 1,500 words | 7-minute read At-a-glance: We’re committed to making Seattle more accessible, welcoming, and comfortable for all people, including people with disabilities. In support of this work, we’re continuing to pilot new and emerging tactile treatments. This includes specialized Tactile Walking Surface Indicators to support people who… [ Keep reading ]

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We’ve reached our expanded goal to build 250 new sidewalk blocks | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

July 8, 2024

Blog stats: 1,300 words | 7-minute read At a Glance: We have surpassed our expanded goal and built over 250 new blocks of sidewalks and walkways since the start of the Levy to Move Seattle in 2016. The 250th block is located on S Leo St in South Seattle. We… [ Keep reading ]

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Watch for kids in school zones (and everywhere!) this summer | Safe Routes to School

July 2, 2024

Blog Stats: 850 words | 4-minute read The regular school year may have ended, but safety in school zones is important year-round! Not only are many Seattle students participating in summer programs at schools throughout the city, but kids should feel safe walking, biking, rolling, and playing around their neighborhoods… [ Keep reading ]

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Alaskan Way Safety Project nears 100% design milestone | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

May 28, 2024

Blog stats: 1,100 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: We’re nearing final design on the Alaskan Way Safety Project and would like to share an overview of what the project will build, and how it ties in with other projects in the area. Once complete, this project will support a safer,… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Biking, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Vision ZeroTagged With: , , , , , , , , , ,

Clear direction to prevent serious crashes in Seattle: Vision Zero Action Plan update

May 16, 2024

Blog stats: 1,600 words | 8-minute read At-a-glance: As part of our ongoing commitment to prevent serious injuries and deaths of people traveling on Seattle streets, we have released a new Vision Zero Action Plan. The plan sets a bold strategy to improve traffic safety, establishing 22 broad strategies and… [ Keep reading ]

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