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: 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 ]
Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read Summary: Did you know that your tax dollars fund work to help make our bridges stronger and more resilient to earthquakes? Our Bridge Seismic Program supports improvements so that our bridges withstand earthquakes that are an ongoing risk in the Pacific Northwest. Many… [ Keep reading ]
Upgrades at every public school, at least 70 more projects planned, and new safety initiatives start this fall thanks in part to voter-approved funding Blog stats: 1,500 words | 7-minute read At-a-glance: Safe Routes to School project highlights School Streets Have you noticed a block next to a school closed… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read Safe, reliable, and sustainable travel is a goal we all share, and making the Route 8 more reliable remains a top priority for us. We are working to develop solutions that ensure the entire street network remains operational, including for buses, freight, service… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read At-a-glance: With funding from the Seattle Transportation Levy, we’re making improvements to crosswalks and intersections all over Seattle. This includes new pavement markings and signs, flashing beacons, new traffic signals, and more. Improvements also help remind drivers where they can and can’t park,… [ Keep reading ]
