What is happening? Beginning November 7th, new speed limits will be going into effect for city streets. This is part of Seattle’s Vision Zero initiative to end traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets by 2030. Speed limits for the streets in central Seattle (indicated in blue in the… [ Keep reading ]
Fall has arrived in the northwest with rainy weather and shorter days. The darker and wetter season leads to more collisions on our our streets, so please be extra aware no matter how you get around. Tonight, be extra mindful that Trick-or-Treaters will be out and about, and that the drizzly… [ Keep reading ]
The Burke-Gilman Trail is getting a burst of color at the once grey intersection with 40th Ave NE. With just a bit of paint, street markings, and posts, we can create low-cost curb bulbs where data and community members tell us traffic safety is a concern. Curb bulbs are effective… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is proposing new speed limit reductions to enhance street safety, as part of Seattle’s Vision Zero plan to end traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. Proposed changes include reducing the speed limit on all residential streets from 25 to 20 mph and on streets in the center city from… [ Keep reading ]
While Seattle is a very safe city and is on-track towards meeting its Vision Zero goals by 2030, we can always do better. SDOT recently held a walk and talk event for Phase 2 of our 35th Avenue SW Road Safety Corridor Project. The event provided the community who regularly use 35th… [ Keep reading ]
Seafair Weekend is one of the biggest, busiest weekends of the summer in Seattle and that means a LOT of people will be out and about – it’s a good time to remind people to look out for others when heading out for summertime activities. Whether you’re hopping a bus… [ Keep reading ]
We’re hosting a public meeting for our continued work with the 35th Ave SW Safety Corridor and new West Seattle Neighborhood Greenway planning. The meeting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Neighborhood House High Point (6400 Sylvan Way SW). In 2015, we redesigned 35th… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
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 ]
