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 ]
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 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 ]
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 Friday, June 5 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 ]
When FIFA Men’s World Cup comes to Seattle this summer, the area near Lumen Field in Pioneer Square will become a pedestrian zone during the six match days. About 750,000 people are expected to visit Seattle for FIFA, and 100,000 people are expected in and around Lumen Field on match… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is rolling out a new extension of the eastbound red bus lane along one mile of Denny Way to help buses move more reliably through one of the city’s busiest and most congested corridors. Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced today the launch of the Denny… [ Keep reading ]
