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Travel tips for May 23 – June 4: planned construction, sports, & community events, including Memorial Day 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… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrating “Filipinotown” addition to the Seattle Streetcar

Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: On May 21, a new “Filipinotown” addition to the Seattle Streetcar First Hill Line Chinatown-International District vehicle design was officially unveiled. This new design highlights the important contributions of Filipino Americans to Seattle’s rich cultural tapestry. A celebration was held at SDOT’s… [ Keep reading ]

Tree planting survey for South Park, SODO, Roxhill, Capitol Hill neighborhoods open through May 23

If you live, work, play, or travel in these neighborhoods, share your thoughts to inform plans for more street trees and a greener future Blog stats: 1,300 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: With spring in full bloom, you might find yourself noticing trees lining streets in your neighborhood and thinking… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for May 9-21: planned construction, sports, & community events

Blog stats: 1,100 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… [ Keep reading ]

May is Bike Everywhere Month – Let’s get ready to ride!

Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read At-a-glance: It’s time to dust off your helmet, fill up your tires, and grab your friends and family. We’re kicking off Bike Everywhere Month today and throughout the month of May. We hope you can join the celebration and enjoy biking as part… [ Keep reading ]

Free adaptive cycling program returns this summer with Outdoors for All!

Blog stats: 650 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: With summer right around the corner, we’re excited to share this year’s Outdoors for All adaptive cycling program schedule! Outdoors for All offers adaptive cycle rentals for children and adults with disabilities at the Adaptive Cycling Center in Magnuson Park. We’re proud to partner… [ Keep reading ]

Complete! 11th & 12th Ave NE project delivers fresh pavement, easier access Roosevelt & U District light rail stations, new protected bike lanes, and more | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 650 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: Project top features We appreciate the input we heard from you and your neighbors as we developed the project’s final design. Based on this feedback, we shifted the new bike lane on 11th and 12th Aves NE to the east side of… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrating Earth Month 2025: How you can travel green this spring and beyond

Blog stats: 1,100 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: How you travel matters. By choosing different ways to get around, you can help to keep our air clean. Even taking transit once or twice a week makes a big impact compared to driving alone. Small shifts can add up and make… [ Keep reading ]

Visiting the UW Cherry Blossom Festival? Take transit, bike, walk, or roll your way to campus!

Blog stats: 450 words | 2-minute read Have you heard? The cherry blossoms are ready to bloom on the University of Washington (UW) Seattle campus, and people are flocking to see them! If you’re planning to go in the coming weeks, consider riding transit, biking, walking, or rolling. Save travel… [ Keep reading ]

Music Venue Zone program supports reliable parking & loading for musicians & venues in Seattle – apply today

Blog stats: 350 words | 2-minute read Last fall, Mayor Harrell signed legislation to provide reliable parking and loading space for local and touring musicians and their crews at live music venues in Seattle. The new Music Venue Zone program launches today, and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is… [ Keep reading ]