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We’re Building More Sidewalks Across Seattle, in Partnership with Local Communities | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

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 ]

Approved 2026 City budget invests in a Seattle transportation system for all

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 ]

Upgrades to 8th Ave NW in Ballard will support safer travel, increased visibility, and calmer traffic

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 ]

This year, we’ve strengthened 6 bridges to better withstand earthquakes – and there’s more to come! | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

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 ]

SDOT Expands Safe Routes to School as Students Head Back to Class

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 ]

Concerned about Route 8? Here’s our approach to supporting reliable travel

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 ]

We’re improving your safety at crosswalks in Seattle – here’s how | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

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 ]

Seattle’s Aurora Avenue N Gets 24/7 Bus Lanes, Giving Nearly 14,000 Daily Riders Better Service

Thanks to voter-approved funding through the Seattle Transportation Levy and Seattle Transit Measure, buses will run more smoothly during Revive I-5, other summer construction, and beyond, improving the citywide transit network and keeping people moving. Blog stats: 1300 words; 7-minute read We’ve completed major improvements along Aurora Avenue N in… [ Keep reading ]

Investing in safer, more comfortable transit rides, in partnership with King County Metro

Funded by the Seattle Transportation Levy and Seattle Transit Measure Blog stats: 1,300 words | 7-minute read Summary Thanks to the voter-approved Seattle Transportation Levy (Levy) and Seattle Transit Measure, we are investing more than $5 million in 2025 in transit safety and security citywide. This funding supports additional Transit… [ Keep reading ]

New street tree planning study offers insights into a greener Seattle future

Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read Seattle is known for its greenery, but not every corner of the city is filled with trees. It was no surprise to learn what our new Street Tree Planning Study revealed: Across four diverse census tracts – Roxhill, South Park, SODO, and Capitol… [ Keep reading ]