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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 ]

Travel tips for June 5–18: planned construction, sports, & community events

Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read  At-a-glance:  SDOT construction, street closures, and travel impacts  Please note: our construction projects take place throughout Seattle. To stay informed about projects near you, subscribe to our email updates. Select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle – Get ready for big summer fun and construction – it’s time to Flip Your Trip!

Blog stats: 400 words | 2-minute read Seattle’s summer is action-packed. And so are the roads. By adapting your everyday travel to include riding transit, carpooling, biking, or walking, you can make every trip a new adventure and not miss the fun! Between FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ matches welcoming… [ Keep reading ]

WSDOT’s Revive I-5 work kicks off this summer – here’s how you can keep moving in Seattle

Blog stats: 750 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: What is Revive I-5? This summer, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will launch Revive I-5 – a multi-year rehabilitation of I-5 in Seattle. Initial work begins with several closures and lane reductions along northbound I-5, as well as more phases… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle keeps emergency scenes clear by alerting smart vehicles of incidents in near real-time

Blog stats: 1,300 words | 7-minute read Summary: Seattle is taking the next big step toward a safer, more connected transportation system with the launch of a new pilot program: the Digital Conflict Area Awareness Management Program (dCAAMP). This innovative effort aims to proactively share information on conflict areas in… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for May 23 – June 4: planned construction, sports, & community events, including Memorial Day weekend

Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read At-a-glance: SDOT construction, street closures, and travel impacts Please note: our construction projects take place throughout Seattle. To stay informed about projects near you, subscribe to our email updates. Select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrating “Filipinotown” addition to the Seattle Streetcar

Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: On May 21, a new “Filipinotown” addition to the Seattle Streetcar First Hill Line Chinatown-International District vehicle design was officially unveiled. This new design highlights the important contributions of Filipino Americans to Seattle’s rich cultural tapestry. A celebration was held at SDOT’s… [ Keep reading ]

May is Bike Everywhere Month – Let’s get ready to ride!

Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read At-a-glance: It’s time to dust off your helmet, fill up your tires, and grab your friends and family. We’re kicking off Bike Everywhere Month today and throughout the month of May. We hope you can join the celebration and enjoy biking as part… [ Keep reading ]

Free adaptive cycling program returns this summer with Outdoors for All!

Blog stats: 650 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: With summer right around the corner, we’re excited to share this year’s Outdoors for All adaptive cycling program schedule! Outdoors for All offers adaptive cycle rentals for children and adults with disabilities at the Adaptive Cycling Center in Magnuson Park. We’re proud to partner… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle expands traffic camera program using safety and equity data to guide location choices

Plans are in place to double school zone safety cameras this year and a proposed update to laws would allow new types of safety cameras in the future. Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read Summary: Traffic safety cameras in Seattle – a brief overview We all want to get… [ Keep reading ]