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In 2025, SDOT Sealed the Deal. We’ve extended the life of 150+ streets with a fresh layer of protection known as slurry seal.

Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read Every year, our community sees the benefits of diligent street maintenance, and 2025 was no exception. Our annual Slurry Seal project, an essential part of maintaining our city streets, has once again provided smoother, safer streets while significantly extending pavement life. With a… [ Keep reading ]

Empowering the Next Generation: Youth Mentorship Pilot Program Provides Hands-On Learning, in Partnership with Seattle’s Transportation Equity Workgroup

Blog stats: 450 words | 2-minute read Nine people from our first-ever youth mentorship pilot program started meeting once a week in July to learn about SDOT programs and initiatives with a focus on supporting leadership and advocacy skills. Top highlights included: The effort, which concluded last week, was a… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for August 14 – September 3: planned construction, sports, & community events, including WSDOT’s Revive I-5 northbound closure this weekend

Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-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.    RapidRide… [ Keep reading ]

Bring Smiles to Your Street! Play Streets are Free, Fun, & For Everyone

Blog stats: 450 words | 2-minute read Discover the magic of Play Streets and transform your neighborhood with smiles! September is a wonderful time to enjoy the sunshine and connect with your community. You can celebrate back-to-school, birthdays, the end of summer, or no reason at all! You can host… [ 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 ]

Travel tips for July 31 – August 13: planned construction, sports, & community events

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. Select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested in.    15th… [ 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 ]