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The Levy to Move Seattle is making a real, tangible difference in neighborhoods. Thanks to your tax dollars, it’s now easier, safer, and smoother to travel along SW Avalon Way.

October 12, 2020

We’ve heard from our neighbors that the new bike lanes on SW Avalon Way have been getting use, especially on warm, sunny days.One of our neighbors recently shared thisvideo of his young sonwho now feels safe and comfortable riding his bicycle along SW Avalon Way. Summary We’ve completed work along… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Busses, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, SDOT, Transit, West Seattle Bridge

The Lander St Bridge project – two decades in the making – has finally come to life! The bridge opens at 6 AM on Oct. 7.

October 6, 2020

Summary After years of planning, collaboration, and partnership, the Lander St Bridge is a reality – which means, among much more, you can say goodbye to over 4.5 hours per day of idling vehicles along S Lander St. The bridge will open at 6 AM on Oct. 7. The completion… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Freight, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, SDOT

Attention Seattle nonprofits, schools, and community organizations: We’re offering COVID-19 grants of up to $1,000 through Safe Routes to School program.

October 2, 2020

Summary Through ourSafe Routes to School(SRTS)program, we’re offering emergency COVID-19 grants of up to $1,000 to nonprofits, Seattle schools, and school-oriented community organizations. These grants can be used to fund a variety of projects. Individuals, PTAs, nonprofit organizations, school-oriented community organizations, and school staff can apply for the SRTSCOVID-19 grantas… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Pedestrians, Safety

Crossing the street in Lake City will soon be much safer at several intersections, starting with NE 125th St and 28th Ave NE

September 24, 2020

Summary Safety is our number one priority, andinLake City– the home of Lake City Way, one of the busiest arterial routes in Northeast Seattle –we’re makingimportant safety improvements. NE 125thSt and 28thAve NE saw tragic loss of life last year, andwe’rebuildingimprovements at this and a nearby intersection earlier than planned… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Community Involvement, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Signals, Traffic and Construction, Vision Zero

An introspective, retrospective look at PARK(ing) Day.

September 23, 2020

Summary PARK(ing) Day didn’t take place last Friday in Seattle – another example of how COVID-19 continues to impact communities worldwide.  PARK(ing)Day began as a grassroots movement, but has grown creatively year after year across the world. It has inspired conversations and partnership with Seattle communities, and some ideas have had long-term… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Community Involvement, Parking, Pedestrians, SDOT

New sidewalks and other creative improvements in South Park

September 10, 2020

This summer, we’ve been building new sidewalks on 8th Ave S between S Sullivan St and S Southern St in South Park. We just completed a new sidewalk on the east side of the street where a temporary in-street walkway was installed in 2016 and we also replaced the existing… [ Keep reading ]

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Three miles of Lake Washington Blvd will stay open to people walking, rolling, and biking until the week of Oct. 5!

September 4, 2020

Keep Moving Street along Lake Washington Blvd. Photo Credit: Jeanne Clark.

Filed Under: Biking, Community Involvement, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT

We have a plan to keep people moving to/from the new Climate Pledge Arena + an exciting update about the Seattle Center to Waterfront Walking and Biking Connection Project!

September 3, 2020

By 2025, it’s anticipated that 15,000 new households and 20,000 new employees will be added totheNorth Downtown Seattlearea,and wehave aplanto keep people moving as the area grows and changes. If and when large-scale events are safe for the public to attend, the Climate Pledge Arena(formerly known as Key Arena)at Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Pedestrians, SDOT

We’re making more bold steps on Rainier Ave S to improve safety and walkability – while keeping buses moving!

September 3, 2020

The Rainier AveSefforts are a part of ourVision Zero program to reach zero traffic fatalities or serious injuries by 2030, and our Safe Routes to School program to make it easier and safer for kids to walk or bike to school. This year, we’ll complete the new street layout from… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Busses, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Transit, Vision Zero

Mayor Durkan Announces Free Street Closure Permits Available for Restaurant and Business Operation During Pandemic

July 22, 2020

Building on the City’s free permits for sidewalk cafes and curb spaces, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced today an expansion of street closure permit options for one or more blocks as part of the City of Seattle’s efforts to support businesses during the ongoing public health crisis. These new permits… [ Keep reading ]

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