We recently held a Community Resource Fair in Rainier Valley to speak with residents about getting around the city safely. We shared information on the variety of services and programs we offer including Play Streets, Transportation Options, car tab rebates and our Pedestrian Master Plan. The event drew in recent immigrants, young people, and communities of… [ Keep reading ]
We had the chance to learn more about how deaf-blind pedestrians use sidewalks, street crossings, and public transit to get around the city thanks to The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. David Miller, an Orientation & Mobility Specialist with The Lighthouse, extended an invitation to observe how deaf-blind pedestrians navigate the public pedestrian… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle is consistently recognized as one of the nation’s safest and most accessible cities for pedestrians, but there’s still more we can do. That’s why we’ve released a new Pedestrian Master Plan which will include everything from sidewalk and accessibility improvements to new crosswalks and safety features. This update will… [ Keep reading ]
City of Seattle offices are closed on Monday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. Street parking is free in Seattle for the 4th of July holiday. Tens of thousands of people will gather around the shores of Lake Union Monday night to watch the annual 4th of July fireworks show. Whether you’re traveling… [ Keep reading ]
Celebrate July 4th safely and responsibly by letting someone else drive you home. All day on July 4th, Uber will be offering discounted rides in Seattle as part of our Vision Zero campaign to end traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets by 2030. New and existing Uber riders… [ Keep reading ]
Our Traffic Calming Program encompasses a broad range of measures to improve street safety and encourages travelers to drive more slowly. Narrow streets, curved streets, trees, and parked cars can send visual cues to drivers to slow down. SDOT can also determine whether to install a Physical Traffic Calming Device, such as a… [ Keep reading ]
Join Mayor Ed Murray, SDOT Director Scott Kubly, and other City Department Directors and staff on Tuesday, June 28th for the Belltown Find It, Fix It Walk. The walk starts at the Belltown Community Center and there will be refreshments from 5:30-6:00pm. The walk will take place from 6:00-7:30pm. SDOT… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle will be celebrating our Pride this weekend, and helping you to get home safe afterward. Whether you’re enjoying events throughout Capitol Hill on Saturday, or the parade through downtown and Seattle Center celebrations on Sunday, enjoy discounted rideshare services all weekend long This weekend our city will be celebrating… [ Keep reading ]
Staff with the 2nd Ave Safety Project recently invited neighbors in Belltown to walk along 2nd Ave to learn about the final project design. The walk led them to several locations along 2nd Ave between Bell St and Broad St, sparking discussions about the safety improvements coming to 2nd Ave when construction starts later this… [ Keep reading ]
Community crosswalks showcase a neighborhood’s unique culture and history, or just liven up an intersection with artistic and colorful stripes. They’re requested by the community and developed with lots of input to make sure they reflect the neighborhood’s values. In February, we formalized a community crosswalk in Pan-African colors at Martin Luther King Jr Way… [ Keep reading ]
