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We are pleased to share the Levy to Move Seattle Q2 2021 Report with you!

August 11, 2021

Read the full report and Executive Summary. This is our second report in our new streamlined, efficient, and transparent format. Data that outlines our progress towards Levy goals each quarter is now captured in our centralized, interactive online dashboard. We invite you to explore the new dashboard, referring to the “How to Use” infographic on page 16 of the report.   Across the department, we have made significant progress on key Levy deliverables… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, Vision Zero

We partnered with East African Community Services and Superpedestrian to distribute 100 bikes to BIPOC youth last week!

August 9, 2021

Together with East African Community Services and Superpedestrian, we distributed 100 bikes to middle and high school students on August 3rd. We handed out free bikes and bike-related gear to a youth cohort based primarily in the NewHolly community in the Rainier Valley. East African Community Services helps East African… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Community Involvement, Safety, SDOT, Vision ZeroTagged With: , , , ,

Travel Advisory: Magnuson Park entrance at NE 74th Street will be closed from August 9 to 27

August 5, 2021

Closure will allow crews to work on improvements that will provide easier access to Magnuson Park, and enhance the flow of traffic on Sand Point Way NE.  Starting on Monday, August 9, we will be removing slip lanes, adding curb bulbs, adding left and right turn pockets, enhancing pedestrian crossings, and adding… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Busses, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, Travel Advisory, Vision ZeroTagged With: , ,

60 new speed humps installed to increase safety in neighborhoods along West Seattle Bridge detour

July 20, 2021

Join us tomorrow, July 21, at 5:30 PM for a virtual public meeting to discuss bridge repair, low bridge access, and travel options around West Seattle and the Duwamish Valley. You can find more information here. We installed 60 new speed humps in Highland Park, Georgetown, and South Park to increase… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Safety, Vision Zero, West Seattle BridgeTagged With: , , , , ,

Have a Safe and Fun Fourth of July Weekend!

July 1, 2021

Independence Day is just around the corner! As we prepare for a more normal Fourth of July celebration this year, it’s important for Seattleites to keep safety in mind so they can enjoy the holiday weekend with family and friends and prevent any crashes. Around the Fourth, many people head to the parks or attend a friend’s barbecue to… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Transit, Vision ZeroTagged With: , , , , , , , ,

Seattle’s buses, trains, and ferries are ready when you are!

June 18, 2021

Summary: During Ride Transit Month, we’re celebrating public transit in Seattle. Transit will play a key role in our COVID-19 recovery.  Thanks to your Levy to Move Seattle and Seattle Transportation Benefit District dollars, we’re making transit improvements across the city.  Check out some of the transit projects that are… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Busses, Ferries, Funding & Levies, Light Rail, Move Seattle, Safety, Streetcar, Transit, Vision Zero, Water TaxiTagged With: , , , , ,

Starting in July, a new $20 vehicle license fee invests more in safe streets, sidewalks, bike lanes, and strong bridges

June 3, 2021

Earlier this spring, a spend plan developed in collaboration with modal, labor, and equity stakeholders for the new $20 vehicle license fee (VLF) was shared with City Council. The plan prioritized safety, equity, and maintaining Seattle’s streets, sidewalks and bridges. In May, City Council approved its implementation for the second half of 2021.  Aligning with our goal to build, operate, and maintain an accessible transportation system that… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Biking, Community Involvement, Funding & Levies, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, Vision ZeroTagged With: , , ,

It’s Memorial Day weekend! Drive sober, slow down, & watch out for one another

May 27, 2021

It’s Memorial Day weekend, and that means we’re one step closer to SUMMER!   Whether you’re getting out of town, headed to your favorite Seattle park, or going to a friend’s house for a BBQ, remember, you can make decisions to keep others and yourself safe. Most crashes are preventable. We’re asking everyone to do their part to ensure you and your… [ Keep reading ]

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BIKE MONTH | Celebrating new and soon-to-come protected bike lanes, neighborhood greenways, and safer intersections across the city

May 20, 2021

Our vision is to make riding a bicycle a safe, comfortable, and integral part of daily life for people of all ages and abilities in Seattle. That’s why our crews are hard at work building new protected bike lanes, neighborhood greenways, safer intersection crossings, and connections to transit – including three new Link Light Rail… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Community Involvement, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, SDOT, Signals, Traffic and Construction, Vision ZeroTagged With: , , ,

SDOT Best of the Month | An introduction to our wayfinding program, a new signal, and more – all thanks to strong partnerships citywide

May 5, 2021

In this SDOT Best of the Month, we’ll highlight some of the projects that made news in April – and some that didn’t. Our wayfinding program, Seamless Seattle, is the result of years of planning and partnerships. We installed a new traffic signal at 8th Ave NE and NE Northgate… [ Keep reading ]

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