Blog stats: 400 words | 2-minute read Seattle has some pretty epic hidden gems, but most aren’t quite as “hidden” as this new gem in Beacon Hill. That’s because you can only see it when it rains! The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has commissioned four new rain-activated public artworks at the plaza on 15th Ave S and S Columbian Way, across from Mercer International… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 1,700 words | 9-minute read At-a-glance: Seattle’s bike and scooter share program just reached a record-breaking 10 million trips in 2025 alone, with a couple weeks still left to go in the year. That’s over 60% more trips than last year, and roughly the equivalent of every resident… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read 2025 was another major year for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) as we served your everyday travel needs while working to maintain and modernize our city streets, sidewalks, bridges, and more. Meanwhile, we’re gearing up for another huge year in 2026, as… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 700 words | 4-minute read This year, we’ve been walking the walk by hosting neighborhood “walkshops” with residents to co-create sidewalk and walkway plans across Seattle. Together with community members, we’ve been listening, learning, and planning where new sidewalks and walkways can make the greatest positive impact in… [ Keep reading ]
Thank you, City Council and Mayor Harrell, for continued funding dedicated to travel safety and mobility initiatives as we head into a big year Blog stats: 350 words | 2-minute read Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has signed the City of Seattle’s 2026 budget into law. The budget was passed unanimously… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Attention, all Route 7 riders. We’re now arriving at the next stop of our citywide investment in transit: completion of the Rainier Ave S Bus Lane project! In this second phase, we extended the red northbound bus-only lane from S Walden St… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 750 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Check out our short video below to learn more about the project! Have you noticed how much smoother 15th Ave NW looks lately when you travel around Ballard? We’re proud of these significant upgrades that make getting around the neighborhood more comfortable… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: East Marginal Way S is one of Seattle’s most vital transportation corridors, serving as a foundation for a resilient freight network that moves thousands of trucks a day to and from Seattle’s maritime cargo terminals. This area is also a crucial link… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 300 words | 2-minute read Good news for Ballard. Residents and travelers along 8th Ave NW have asked for safety improvements, and we’re taking action. Intersection daylighting is coming soon, and next year we’ll add new crossings and other traffic calming measures to enhance the street for everyone…. [ Keep reading ]
SDOT’s Seattle Housing Authority Transit Pass Program receives major award for community impact from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: Thanks to the voter-approved Seattle Transit Measure, we’ve partnered with the Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) to provide free ORCA cards… [ Keep reading ]
