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SDOT’s updated approach to bike and scooter share safety

May 14, 2026

Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read At-a-glance Seattle’s shared bike and scooter program gives people a convenient and sustainable way to get around Seattle. To improve the program, SDOT has adjusted permit requirements to help enhance safety and address concerns about people riding and parking devices where they are not allowed. These new requirements for bike and scooter share companies will be bolstered by an ongoing… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: 2024 Seattle Transportation Levy, Bikeshare, Biking, Permits, Safety, Scooters, SDOTTagged With: , , , , , , , , ,

Then vs Now: See what’s new on 3rd Ave, Seattle’s busiest transit corridor

May 13, 2026

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 ]

Filed Under: 2024 Seattle Transportation Levy, Biking, Busses, Funding & Levies, General, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, TransitTagged With: , , , , , ,

Inside Seattle’s World Cup traffic strategy: Roadside Chat with head of construction & mobility | #WCSeattle

May 11, 2026

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 ]

Filed Under: Biking, General, News Releases, Pedestrians, Roadside Chat, Safety, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, TransitTagged With: ,

Shape Aurora Ave’s future by joining new advisory group

April 16, 2026

You can help shape the future of one of Seattle’s busiest streets by joining our new Aurora Ave Project Community Advisory Group (CAG). By participating, you’ll help ensure that new traffic safety ideas reflect the needs of the diverse communities along Aurora Ave N. Members will: Together, we will help… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Busses, Community Involvement, Freight, General, News Releases, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, TransitTagged With: , , , , , , , ,

New greenway on waterfront opens this month

April 14, 2026

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from the Elliott Bay Connections project (EBC), which is a public-private partnership connecting, restoring, and revitalizing public parks along the Elliott Bay waterfront. The EBC project is funded entirely by private philanthropic donations, with the Downtown Seattle Association serving as the project implementation… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle gears up for FIFA Men’s World Cup | #WCSeattle

April 13, 2026

Seattle is preparing to welcome visitors from around the world for FIFA Men’s World Cup. We’re doing this in a coordinated and thoughtful way to help everyone travel safely and reliably. Over the next few months, you’ll see changes across the city. These changes may affect how streets work, how… [ Keep reading ]

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Interested in serving as a community representative on a Seattle transportation advisory board or committee? Learn more about current and upcoming volunteer opportunities.

April 1, 2026

Summary: See more information about a specific board or committee using one of the ‘drop down’ links below: Promoting Diversity The City of Seattle is committed to promoting diversity in the city’s boards and commissions. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) community members, women, people… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Biking, Community Involvement, Freight, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, TransitTagged With: , , , , ,

New rendering shows what Pike Place Market could look like by FIFA Men’s World Cup

March 26, 2026

Building on a successful pilot launched in 2025 which added moveable barriers to limit passenger vehicle traffic in the market, the City of Seattle is considering new kinds of temporary barriers to support a safe and secure experience for people and businesses inside Pike Place Market. We will install the temporary… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Bikeshare, Biking, Busses, Ferries, General, Light Rail, News Releases, Pedestrians, Rideshare, Safety, Scooters, SDOT, Streetcar, Transit, Water TaxiTagged With: , , , , , , , , ,

How to get to the new Judkins Park Station in Seattle

March 26, 2026

Editor’s note: Judkins Park Station is now open! Read on for walking and biking trails and more near the station. Watch a video about the 2 Line connection in this post. Seattle’s new Judkins Park Station officially opens on Saturday as part of Sound Transit’s Crosslake Connection, making cities like Mercer… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Bikeshare, Biking, Busses, General, Light Rail, News Releases, Parking, Pedestrians, Rideshare, Safety, Scooters, SDOT, Signals, Streetcar, Transit

Seattle chooses first 3 ‘Low-Pollution Neighborhoods’ to pilot | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

March 18, 2026

Blog stats: 1,500 words | 8-minute read At-a-glance We are launching the first planning phase of our new Low-Pollution Neighborhoods (LPN) program with three initial pilot locations: South Park / Georgetown, Lake City, and Capitol Hill. This is an exciting step forward for a program to reduce pollution and increase… [ Keep reading ]

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