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Georgetown to Downtown Safety Project calms traffic, creates protected bike & scooter connections through SODO | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 650 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: We’re excited to announce the completion of the Georgetown to Downtown Safety Project! The project helps keep everyone safe by adding protected bike lanes on busy arterial streets to keep people biking and scooting separated from cars and trucks. It also added… [ Keep reading ]

Complete! North Beacon Hill bike & pedestrian upgrades make travel smoother & safer for all | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 600 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: We’re excited to announce the completion of the Beacon Ave & 15th Ave Safety Project. As one of several important projects reaching completion this summer and fall, it’s part of an ever-growing network of safer, more comfortable connections, particularly in South Seattle…. [ Keep reading ]

SDOT Expands Safe Routes to School as Students Head Back to Class

Upgrades at every public school, at least 70 more projects planned, and new safety initiatives start this fall thanks in part to voter-approved funding Blog stats: 1,500 words | 7-minute read At-a-glance: Safe Routes to School project highlights School Streets Have you noticed a block next to a school closed… [ Keep reading ]

Complete! Alaskan Way Safety Project expands bike & pedestrian connections on Seattle’s new waterfront | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 1,800 words | 9-minute read At-a-glance: The Alaskan Way Safety Project is now complete, a major milestone that extends a continuous all ages and abilities bike facility along Seattle’s central waterfront! Read on to learn more about the project’s top features, check out photos of the recently completed… [ Keep reading ]

It’s a Hot Bike Summer: Celebrate Seattle’s Growing Bike Network With Us!

Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read Have you heard? It’s a Hot Bike Summer in Seattle! We’re marking the opening of new routes with ribbon cuttings, bike rides, and community festivities. These events highlight Seattle’s growing bike network – especially new connections in South Seattle – and give everyone… [ Keep reading ]

Big Improvements at 3rd Ave in Downtown Seattle | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK 

Blog stats: 900 words | 5-minute read At-a-glance: 3rd Ave S & Yesler Way Safety Improvements We completed the 3rd Ave and Yesler Pedestrian and Bike Safety Improvements project in April. The changes we made will make buses run more reliably and efficiently and the streets will be safer and… [ Keep reading ]

It’s a big weekend of Seattle events! Here’s what to know and how to get there.

Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Before we dive into specific events, here’s a quick video to help you find Seattle’s many transit options. Transit is a reliable, easier way to get to these events. Biking, scooting, walking, and rolling are great options too, depending on your specific… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for July 17 – 30: planned construction, sports, & community events

Blog stats: 1,600 words | 8-minute read     At-a-glance:   SDOT construction, street closures, and travel impacts Please note: our construction projects take place throughout Seattle. To stay informed about projects near you, subscribe to our email updates. Select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested in.    Route… [ Keep reading ]

You’ve got options: How to get around Seattle during a busy summer of events & construction 

Revamped FlipYourTrip.org website helps you plan smarter, explore new options, and claim up to $25 in transit fare for qualified travelers (while supplies last).  Blog stats: 750 words | 4-minute read  With major construction projects underway, international events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ on the horizon, and travel disruptions… [ Keep reading ]

Enjoy Waterfront Park’s new features this summer!

Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read 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,… [ Keep reading ]