New proposal will boost transit service with 100,000 more trips a year and double the number of free ORCA passes. Mayor Katie B. Wilson unveiled her latest effort today to increase transit service for Seattleites with a renewal of the Seattle Transit Measure. If approved by the City Council and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle streetcar ridership is rising for the fifth year in a row. The First Hill Line saw 6% growth in 2025, and its annual ridership ranks within the top 25% of all King County Metro transit routes. King County Metro is the agency that operates many buses throughout the city,… [ Keep reading ]
Editor’s Note: This story has been crossposted from King County Metro’s blog. Thanks to the support of Seattleites, SDOT will fund 50% of Trailhead Direct’s 2026 operating costs for routes connecting Seattle to five popular hiking destinations along the I-90 corridor, through the Seattle Transit Measure (STM). Trailhead Direct, King… [ Keep reading ]
Updated May 19, 2026 Summary: See more information about a specific board or committee using one of the ‘drop down’ links below: Promoting Diversity The City of Seattle is committed to promoting diversity in the city’s boards and commissions. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC)… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read At-a-glance Seattle’s shared bike and scooter program gives people a convenient and sustainable way to get around Seattle. To improve the program, SDOT has adjusted permit requirements to help enhance safety and address concerns about people riding and parking devices where they are not allowed. These new requirements for bike and scooter share companies will be bolstered by an ongoing… [ Keep reading ]
If downtown is the heart of Seattle, then 3rd Ave is its main artery. Lined with bus stops and light rail stations, it’s the city’s busiest transit corridor connecting people to shops, restaurants, and so many of Seattle’s neighborhoods and attractions. Tens of thousands of people travel to 3rd Ave… [ Keep reading ]
We’re inviting residents to apply for a new task force that will look at funding options for Seattle’s transportation system, with a focus on bridges, sidewalks, and paving. Applications are open for the Transportation Funding Task Force through Sunday, May 31 at 11:59 PM. Learn more and apply here. If… [ Keep reading ]
Pinehurst is getting 28 blocks of new sidewalks and walkways, in areas you helped choose during last year’s neighborhood community walks, or “walkshops”. These are the first sidewalks and walkways to come from our walkshop program and are part of a Seattle Transportation Levy-funded initiative to add 350 blocks of… [ Keep reading ]
Editor’s note: The protected bike lane southeast of Seattle Center is now open and it includes some colorful new art barriers! Read on to see how much Seattle’s City Center Bike Network has grown and where you can find other new bike lanes around town. Enjoy your ride. Seattle’s newest… [ Keep reading ]
From building new sidewalks and planting trees, to repairing potholes and so much more – local funding sources like the Seattle Transportation Levy did a lot to improve our city streets last year. So, thank you, Seattle. We couldn’t have done it without you! Watch the video below to see… [ Keep reading ]
