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Earn a Transit Trip When You Ride Lime Bikes and Scooters to Light Rail!

Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read We’ve launched an exciting new promotion to connect your Lime bike and scooter share trips with public transit and earn enough rewards to cover your next transit ride! This rewards program is funded by the voter-approved Seattle Transit Measure, in close partnership with… [ Keep reading ]

Marvelous Murals in the City: Take a Self-Guided Walking Tour or Join the Belltown Art Walk on September 13

Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Mural enthusiasts, this is your time – come down to Belltown and enjoy some of Seattle’s newest and finest public art in the heart of the city. Here’s how you can participate. Attend the Belltown Art Walk on September 13 Taking place… [ Keep reading ]

This year, we’re building dozens of safety enhancements around schools to help our kids walk, bike, and roll to school

Blog Stats: 1,300 words | 7-minute read At-a-glance: Safe Routes to School project highlights Traffic calming and better crossings near Adams Elementary in Ballard Many Adams Elementary students cross NW 65th St at 26th Ave NW and 28th Ave NW to get to school. School families saw a problem with… [ Keep reading ]

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

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 ]

SDOT Engages Community on the Future of Autonomous Vehicles in Seattle, Prioritizing Safety, Equity, Sustainability, and Collaboration

Blog stats: 1,100 words | 6-minute read Summary: As we continue to follow State law regarding autonomous vehicle (AV) deployments across Washington State, we have established an Autonomous Vehicle Inclusive Planning Cohort. This cohort is comprised of diverse members and centers community voices in AV policymaking in Seattle while prioritizing… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for July 18-30: construction, sports, and community events

Blog stats: 2,000 words | 10-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. You can select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Bruce Harrell Signs Legislation Sending Transportation Levy to Seattle Voters

Levy will build sidewalks, pave streets, repair bridges, and improve transit for a safe, reliable, and connected Seattle Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed into law the legislation that will place the Transportation Levy on Seattle voters’ ballots in November 2024. The legislation was unanimously approved in a 9-0 vote by… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for July 3-17: construction, sports, community events and the 4th of July

Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-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. You can select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re… [ Keep reading ]

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

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 ]

Construction Begins on Ballard Bridge/15th Ave NW Paving, Safety, & Street Upgrades | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Please note: you can click here to jump immediately to the English version of this blog post. Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: Construction is starting along 15th Ave W/NW between Ballard and Interbay, with work scheduled to begin as soon as July 8. This project will improve… [ Keep reading ]