A cleaner, faster way to move goods in Seattle is free for businesses to try through the rest of the year. E-cargo bikes are electric-assist bikes built to carry goods. They can haul packages, food, tools, flowers, and more, often replacing a delivery van for short trips. They’re quick, quiet,… [ 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 ]
Seattle business owners who want to try outdoor dining can get extra help this summer and fall. The first 100 Seasonal Café permits submitted by businesses and issued by us will have their permit fees covered by the Office of Economic Development. This program runs through October and is a… [ 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 ]
Blog stats: 960 words | 5-minute read At a Glance Mayor Katie B. Wilson is taking a step to deliver on her promise to create more clean, accessible, and safe public restrooms. We are partnering with Throne Labs to install four new public bathrooms in Pioneer Square. The new solar-powered… [ 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 ]
Stunning views, nearby nature, neighborhoods with their own vibrant personalities. There are many reasons to love Seattle. For sports fans in particular, including visitors for the FIFA Men’s World Cup, one is especially good to know. “Seattle is one of the few cities with a stadium located right downtown,” said… [ 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 ]
In an effort to improve accessibility in the public right-of-way, SDOT is kicking off a project to update our current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan, and we need your help identifying where and how we can make Seattle’s public right-of-way more accessible. Do you experience barriers when trying… [ 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 ]
