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Seattle’s Transportation Electrification Blueprint has resulted in more EV charging stations, greener streets, electric regional busing, and more in 2023

April 19, 2024

Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: In 2021, the City of Seattle released the ambitious Transportation Electrification (TE) Blueprint to significantly reduce emissions by 2030 and move Seattle’s transportation sector toward a clean, equitable future. Since then, we’ve been working closely with the Office of Sustainability & Environment… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Freight, Rideshare, SDOTTagged With: climate goals, Electric Trucks Pilot, electrification, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, OSE, SCL, SDOT, Transportation, Transportation Electrification, Transportation Emissions

Spokane St Swing Bridge (low bridge) closing April 20-29 to people driving, walking, and biking – What to expect and how you can prepare.

April 9, 2024

Blog stats: 1,100 words | 5-minute read At-a-glance: From April 20 to April 29, our crews will temporarily close the Spokane St Swing Bridge (low bridge) to all people driving, biking, walking, and rolling. The closure is needed to reroute control tower wires from the West Seattle Bridge to a… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Busses, Freight, Pedestrians, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, Transit, Travel Advisory, Water Taxi, West Seattle BridgeTagged With: bike, Closure, duwamish waterway, Freight, Low Bridge, pedestrians, Spokane St Swing Bridge, transit, Travel Advisory, West Seattle

Mayor Harrell Proposes $1.35B Transportation Levy for Safe, Reliable, and Connected Seattle

April 4, 2024

Blog stats: 2,200 words | 11-minute read At-a-glance: Proposed funding would invest in maintenance and modernization of public infrastructure Seattle’s transportation system is critical to a thriving city that connects people to places and opportunities. Our current transportation levy provides roughly 30% of SDOT’s annual budget and expires this year…. [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Biking, Busses, Community Involvement, Freight, Funding & Levies, General, Light Rail, News Release, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Signals, Traffic and Construction, Transit, Vision ZeroTagged With: connected, Funding, levy, proposal, reliable, safe, seattle, Transportation, transportation levy proposal

Mayor Harrell and SDOT break ground on East Marginal Way Improvement Project supported by Levy to Move Seattle and partners

April 2, 2024

Blog stats: 1,500 words | 7-minute read At-a-glance: We’re thrilled to officially be in construction on this significant project to enhance East Marginal Way S while improving travel safety and efficiency for everyone. Today’s groundbreaking event was a major milestone that was years in the making. This collaborative project results… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Freight, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, SDOT, Traffic and ConstructionTagged With: Construction, east marginal way, Event, groundbreaking, media, milestone, project

Seattle’s first Freight-and-Bus Only Lane (FAB lane) pilot is part of the Route 40 project | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

February 7, 2024

Blog stats: 700 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: As part of the Route 40 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor (TPMC) project, we’re launching the first “Freight-and-Bus Only Lanes” (FAB lanes) in Seattle as a one-year pilot program. The new FAB lane will help keep people and goods moving through Westlake and connect… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Busses, Freight, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, TransitTagged With: buses, Freight, freight and bus only lanes, project, Route 40, transit, update

Best of the Year | SDOT’s 2023 Highlights!

January 23, 2024

Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read 2023 was another major year for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and our work to keep Seattle moving forward. Our theme for the year was “Delivery: fast and flavorful, in concert with our values.” We focused on accelerating projects to provide more… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Busses, Community Involvement, Freight, Funding & Levies, General, Light Rail, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Signals, Staff Highlights, Traffic and Construction, Transit, Vision ZeroTagged With: 2023, best of the year, best of the year 2023, highlights, overview, progress, recap, SDOT, seattle, Transportation

Data shows more people biking & walking along West Marginal Way SW without impacting freight travel | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

December 5, 2023

Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read At-a-glance: Post-project results The West Marginal Way SW Safety Corridor Project has led to several notable outcomes, including safety benefits for people biking, walking, rolling, and driving. Travel volumes Supporting our Vision Zero efforts This project closely aligns with our Vision Zero plan… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Freight, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, Vision ZeroTagged With: biking, data, Freight, Levy to Move Seattle, results, Rolling, travelers, Walking, west marginal way sw, West Seattle

Tips for more sustainable shopping and shipping this holiday season

November 29, 2023

Blog stats: 900 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: The holiday season can be a fun, festive time full of activities with family and friends, shopping, and of course traveling on busy streets. Freight and goods travel on those same streets with vehicles making deliveries to Seattleites’ homes and businesses all… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Freight, Parking, SDOTTagged With: curb space, green, Holidays, loading, packages, Parking, shipping, shopping, tips

Design finalized for the Route 40 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor! | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

November 17, 2023

Blog stats: 1,600 words | 8-minute read We’ve completed final design on the Route 40 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor project with vital input from the community. This project will create a safer and more reliable bus route and Seattle’s first-ever freight- and bus-only lane. Since early 2020, we’ve engaged community members… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Busses, Community Involvement, Freight, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, TransitTagged With: bus, Community engagement, design complete, Levy to Move Seattle, next steps, progress, project, Route 40, transit, update

New walk/bike signal, crosswalk, traffic-calming landscaped median added to 15th Ave NW paving project in response to community safety conversation | LEVY, SEATTLE TRANSIT MEASURE DOLLARS AT WORK

July 26, 2023

Blog Stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read The design for the 15th Ave W/NW and Ballard Bridge Paving and Safety Project is complete. We’re scheduled to start construction preparation by the end of the year. Learn more about our plans, including new safety enhancements, traffic calming features, and bus-only lane… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Biking, Busses, Freight, Funding & Levies, General, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, Transit, Trees and Vegetation, Vision ZeroTagged With: 15th ave nw, Ballard, ballard bridge, Levy to Move Seattle, seattle transit measure

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