Prepare for Travel Impacts on 5th Ave from July-August for Rainier Square

July 16, 2019 by Molly Wright

The view of Rainier Square from 4th Ave and Union St.

Crews will be blocking the west lane on 5^th Ave between Union St and University St from 9 AM to 3 PM, Monday-Friday to remove the guardrail beginning on Monday, July 22.

While this will impact travel for up to a few weeks, putting this structure in place saved years of disruption on 5^th Ave.

Quick history lesson on Rainier Square, from 2017 to today.

A look back on construction on Rainier Square from May 2018. View from 4th Ave.

Construction on the Rainier Square development on 5^th Ave between Union St and University St began in late 2017 and is expected to be completed next year.

The original plan from 2017 was to close the travel lanes on each side (yep, that’s 4^th Ave, 5^th Ave, Union St, and University St – all of them) for two years. Our Construction Hub Coordination team had many meetings with their project team to minimize the impacts to the travel lanes, keeping them open for people to travel through the area.

In the end, to keep the travel lane open on 5^th Ave, the teams reached a consensus to install a guardrail structure to protect people traveling through the area from the hole they were digging as part of construction.

Installing this guardrail kept the lane open for nearly two years since construction has begun, and now it’s time to remove it!

The initial proposal to remove the guardrail this July and August was to close a lane on 5^th Ave 24/7 to complete the work. Our team found that the majority of the work will take place on site which will reduce the impact to 5th Ave. The conclusion was taking the west lane on 5^th Ave only from 9 AM to 3 PM. While this may make the work take longer, it will create less overall impact to 5^th Ave, helping you travel through the area more easily!

Here’s what you can expect.

Looking down 5th Ave at Union St with the guardrail installed in the west lane.

SCHEDULE

The dates needed to remove the guardrail are tentatively scheduled for Monday, July 22 – Saturday, August 31. If work is completed before then, the lane will be reopened prior to August 31.

At some point before Thanksgiving, the west lane will need to be closed 24/7 for about two weeks to pour the curb back and remove the guard rail. After this, they will start pouring the sidewalk back. When that is completed, the sidewalk on the west side will be open again after 2 years of closure. The schedule for the sidewalk restoration is still being determined.

CLOSURE | DETOUR

Work will be occurring in the west lane of 5^th Ave between Union St and University St from 9 AM to 3 PM, Monday-Friday. Plan ahead and prepare for increased travel times on 5^th Ave.

Map showing impacts of work on the west lane of 5th Ave. Photo courtesy of Google Maps.

NOISE

Noise will be mostly during the day for the curb and street restoration.

PROJECT OUTCOME

Completing this work now will allow the west sidewalk to be open for people walking prior to the Holiday Construction Moratorium, which is the restriction we place on construction in the Downtown Retail Core, Pioneer Square, and Chinatown-International District neighborhoods between Thanksgiving and the Lunar New Year. By restricting construction for the winter holidays, we support Seattle businesses during the peak shopping season and reduce traffic congestion during this busy time of year.

Want more information?

Gazing up at the Rainier Square tower in downtown Seattle.

Check out our blog post from 2018 describing the Rainier Tower project and the work we did to minimize sidewalk and travel lane closures!

If you have further questions, please contact our Construction Hub Coordination team at SDOTConstructionHub@seattle.gov.

What’s Moving Seattle This Week? July 16 – 21

July 16, 2019 by Molly Wright

Bicycle riders on 2nd Avenue in downtown

Summer is in full swing! Enjoy food and drinks, sports games, and other cultural events across Seattle this weekend. Be aware of the following events in the city that may affect area traffic.

TUE. JUL 16

Jon Bellion concert at WaMu Theater. Show hours: 7PM – 11:30PM. Doors at 6PM. Estimated attendance is 7,000.

WED. JUL 17

Seattle Sounders vs. Borussia Dortmund at CenturyLink Field. Kickoff: 7:30PM. Estimated attendance is 35,000.

THU. JUL 18

Muckleshoot Canoe Hosting. Annual Native American traditional canoe gathering that takes place along the west coast of Washington & Canada. The Muckleshoot Tribe will host the canoes at Alki Beach. Canoes will begin arriving around Noon on Thursday and leave by Noon on Friday. Estimated attendance is 1,000.

The Raconteurs concert at WaMu Theater. Show hours: 8PM – 11PM. Doors at 7PM. Estimated attendance is 7,000.

FRI. JUL 19

Bite of Seattle at Seattle Center. Seattle’s largest food and beverage showcase, featuring 200+ food and specialty vendors, craft beer & cider tasting, live entertainment stages, local chef demonstrations and cook-offs, beer gardens featuring both local beers and spirits, signature cocktails, and much more! Festival hours are 11AM to 9PM Friday. Estimated attendance is 40,000.

Capitol Hill Block Party. Annual, 3-day music festival and block party held each July in the heart of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Event will close E. Pike St. between Broadway and 12th Ave, and 10th Ave. and 11th Ave. between E. Union St. and E. Pine St. Event hours are 3PM to 11:59PM Friday. Estimated attendance is 9,000.

Seattle Mariners vs. LA Angels at T-Mobile Park. First Pitch: 7:10PM. Estimated attendance is 15,000.

SAT. JUL 20

Refuse to Abuse 5K. Fundraiser to benefit the Washington Coalition Against Domestic Violence. 5K will start on sidewalks outside T-Mobile Park, and finish inside on the ball field. 9AM – 11AM. Estimated attendance is 2,000.

Float Dodger 5K. Run will proceed south on California Ave. SW, using the same route as the West Seattle Grand Parade. Event hours: 9:30AM – 11AM. Estimated attendance is 570.

West Seattle Grand Parade. Annual Seafair sponsored parade on California Ave. SW between SW Lander St. and SW Edmunds St. Event hours are 11AM to 1:30PM. Estimated attendance is 2,500.

Denny Substation Community Celebration. Celebrate the completion of the new Denny Substation, the first and largest of its kind in 30 years. At 1251 John St. Event hours: 11AM – 2PM. Estimated attendance is 520.

Capitol Hill Block Party. Annual, 3-day music festival and block party held each July in the heart of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Event will close E. Pike St. between Broadway and 12th Ave, and 10th Ave. and 11th Ave. between E. Union St. and E. Pine St. Event hours are 1PM to 11:59PM Saturday. Estimated attendance is 9,000.

Bon Odori Festival. Annual summer festival at Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple (1427 S. Main St). Festival hours are 4PM – 10PM Saturday. Estimated attendance is 2,500.

Seattle Night Market: Europe. Monthly Night Market closes 9th Ave. N. between Denny Way and Thomas St. Market hours are 4PM – 10PM. Estimated attendance is 2,500.

Seattle Mariners vs. LA Angels. At T-Mobile Park. First Pitch: 6:10PM. Estimated attendance is 22,000.

SUN. JUL 28

Seafair Triathlon. Seattle’s only triathlon, taking place on the shores of Lake Washington at Seward Park. Event hours are 7AM to 1PM. Estimated attendance is 1,300.

St. James Cathedral Parish Picnic. Annual parish picnic will close Terry Ave. between Columbia St. and Marion St. Event hours are 11:30AM to 3PM. Estimated attendance is 500.

Seattle Mariners vs. LA Angels at T-Mobile Park. First Pitch: 1:10PM. Estimated attendance is 18,000.

Bon Odori Festival. Annual summer festival at Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple (1427 S. Main St). Festival hours are 3PM – 8PM Sunday. Estimated attendance is 1,500.

Seattle Sounders FC vs. Portland Timbers at CenturyLink Field. Kickoff: 6:30PM. Estimated attendance is 35,000.

Chinatown Seafair Parade. Annual community parade hosted by The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Route will use S. King St. and S. Weller St. between 8th Ave. S. and 5th Ave. S. Event hours are 7PM to 9PM. Estimated attendance is 9,000.

Safe travels, Seattle!

DELAYED: Plan Ahead for No Service on King County Water Taxi and Kitsap Fast Ferry on July 22-28

July 11, 2019 by Molly Wright

Walk down the covered walkway to reach the waiting area. Windows on the left look out over the water; the right side is screened for better air circulation. On the right the shared walkway is visible, leading to the view deck, pedestrian bridge, and the future Washington State Ferry passenger facility. Photo courtesy of King County Metro from mid-May 2019.

UPDATE JULY 17: King County Water Taxi and Kitsap Fast Ferry service will operate July 22-28. This service suspension has been shifted to a later date. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more.

From Monday, July 22 through Sunday, July 28, there will be no King County Water Taxi or Kitsap Fast Ferry service to downtown Seattle. Riders heading to or from Vashon Island, West Seattle, Bremerton, and Kingston will need to plan ahead and arrange for alternative commutes. This temporary service suspension is to move service into the new permanent passenger-only ferry terminal at Pier 50.

Here’s what you can expect:

Here’s your new facility from the shore. Passengers coming from Alaskan Way will be able to walk down the shared walkway to reach the waiting area (center). The City of Seattle habitat beach is under construction and visible in the foreground. Photo courtesy of King County Metro from mid-May 2019.

SCHEDULE

Service will be temporarily suspended from Monday, July 22 through Sunday, July 28. Service will resume on Monday, July 29 with the regular King County Water Taxi and Kitsap Fast Ferry schedules.

CLOSURE | DETOUR

No King County Water Taxi or Kitsap Fast Ferry service will be available during this time. Water Taxi riders should plan on using one of the following options to reach downtown Seattle:

Buses:

Metro’s RapidRide C Line and routes 21, 37, 55, 56, 57, 120 and 125 connect West Seattle to downtown Seattle.
Route 116 connects the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal to downtown Seattle during weekday peak commuting hours.
Routes 118 and 119 connect Vashon Island, the Vashon Ferry Terminal and West Seattle to downtown Seattle.
Route 128 connects the Admiral District, Morgan Junction, High Point, Delridge, South Seattle College and White Center areas with the West Seattle Junction.
Water Taxi shuttle routes 773 and 775 will continue to operate on their regular schedules during the closure, connecting West Seattle riders to the West Seattle Junction and Alki Beach.

Link light rail:

Metro Route 50 connects West Seattle to Link light rail at SODO Station.

Ride2 West Seattle:

Ride2 West Seattle is a new on-demand service for people who live or work in West Seattle. It provides rides to and from Metro buses at the Alaska Junction.

PROJECT OUTCOME

The new permanent passenger-only ferry terminal will be located at Pier 50, directly south of the Washington State Ferries terminal. The new terminal represents a major investment for riders with improved space, a permanent location, and a covered facility. Service will be temporarily suspended in order to move equipment, ramps, gangways, and to get the new facility ready to operate.

Want more information?

Top of the world: Standing on the view deck, with downtown Seattle in the background. Photo courtesy of King County Metro from mid-May 2019.

Thank you for your patience during this closure! Sign up for service alerts on Metro’s website to keep up-to-date on terminal construction progress.

Step Up To The Plate

July 11, 2019 by Niki Seligman

We’re rolling out a new system for paying for parking on Seattle streets. Parking stickers are GOING, GOING, GONE.

The way to pay for parking is changing, and we’re here to make that transition a smooth one.

We know you’re used to the way things are today. But rest assured that we are making the parking process easier for everyone. We want to help you adjust to this new system. Have you seen our new ads around town? You’ll start to notice them online, in some movie theaters and on social media outlets.

Our new parking system is called “Pay by Plate”.

Here is a video that demonstrates how it works.

In the video, did you notice how the person looks at their license plate? Next, they step up to the parking pay station, enter their license plate and select the amount of time they want.

In the video, notice how the driver doesn’t return to their car with a parking sticker. This new system means no walking back to the car, and no sticky paper everywhere! It’s as easy as that—park, pay and you are on your way!

You can even set up an account online, so you don’t need to remember your license plate every time you pay for parking. Check out MyParkingReceipts.com.

All of Seattle’s on-street paid parking neighborhoods are being converted to Pay by Plate.

You can already find Pay by Plate in Columbia City, Green Lake, Roosevelt and the University District.

Other neighborhoods will be converted through this summer and fall. Those sticky receipts should be completely gone before Thanksgiving!

More questions? Click here for more information.

UPDATE: August 10-11: Lane Reductions on SR 99 Aurora Bridge

July 9, 2019 by Molly Wright

Crews repave the northbound lanes of the SR 99 Aurora bridge. Photo courtesy of WSDOT.

This blog post was updated on July 12. Dates of work have changed from July 12-14 to August 10-11.

Prepare for another weekend of lane reductions for pavement preservation work on the SR 99 Aurora Bridge.

From Friday night until Monday morning, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will scrape off old asphalt on the roadway, make any needed repairs to the bridge deck, and repave.

This work is weather-dependent, so it could be postponed if there’s a decent chance of rain. Plan ahead and prepare for travel delays.

Here’s what you can expect:

An aerial view of the State Route 99 Aurora Bridge in Seattle. Photo courtesy of WSDOT.

SCHEDULE

From Saturday, August 10 through Sunday, August 11, both directions of SR 99 will be reduced to a single lane across the bridge to repave the northern end of the southbound lanes.

Additional bridge paving work is scheduled throughout the summer. Other weekend lane reductions scheduled include August 9-12, 16-19 and 23-26.

A map and description of the lane reductions on the Aurora Bridge this weekend. Photo courtesy of WSDOT.

CLOSURE | DETOUR

Expect heavy traffic on Aurora Ave North, side streets, and I-5 as people work their way around this lane reduction. Know your trip and route options before you head out the door to reach your destination on time. King County Metro riders can stay up to date with Transit Alerts.

PROJECT DETAILS

This work is part of an effort to repave all of Aurora Avenue between Roy Street near downtown Seattle and North 145th Street at the Seattle/Shoreline city limits. Most of the work will take place at night, but repaving the bridge takes more time, requiring weekend lane reductions.

At least one lane in both directions of SR 99 will remain open during the work. Access to residences and businesses will be maintained during business hours.

Visit WSDOT’s website to learn more about the project schedule.

Crews already have finished paving the southbound section of SR 99 between the Aurora Bridge and Roy Street and are working northbound in that same area now. They’ll continue working north of the bridge throughout the summer. Photo courtesy of WSDOT.

See what’s moving in Seattle this week: July 2 – July 7

July 2, 2019 by Salma Siddick

People gathering in South Lake Union Park for Seafair Summer Fourth

Seafair Summer Fourth, South Lake Union Park.

Baseball, block parties, and 4th of July. Oh my! Here’s what’s happening in the city this week.

T U E. J U L 2

Seattle Mariners vs. St. Louis Cardinals: T-Mobile Park. First pitch: 7:10 PM. Estimated attendance is 20k.

W E D. J U L 3

Seattle Mariners vs. St. Louis Cardinals: T-Mobile Park. First pitch: 7:10 PM. Estimated attendance is 22k.

T H U. J U L 4

West Seattle 4^th of July Kid’s Parade: Annual Holiday Kid’s Parade will start at the corner of 44th & Sunset Ave. SW and proceed to Hamilton Viewpoint Park. Parade begins at 10 AM. Estimated attendance is 1k.

Seafair Summer Fourth: 4th of July Celebration at Gas Works Park and Lake Union Park. Event hours are 12 – 11 PM. A 20-minute fireworks show over Lake Union will begin at 10:15 PM. Estimated attendance: 40k.

Seattle Mariners vs. St. Louis Cardinals: T-Mobile Park. First pitch : 1:10 PM. Estimated attendance is 20k.

Art Marble 21 Block Party: Event will close Westlake Ave. N. between Valley St. and 9th Ave N. from 7 AM – 11:30 PM. Event hours are 2 – 10 PM. Estimated attendance is 300.

F R I. J U L 5

Seattle Mariners vs. Oakland A’s: At T-Mobile Park. First pitch : 7:10 PM. Estimated attendance is 15k.

S A T. J U L 6

Seafair Pirates Landing: The annual Pirates Landing returns yet again as the Seafair Pirates sail in from the seven seas to storm Alki Beach in West Seattle. Exhibit booths and food vendors will be present, along with kids’ rides and a pirate look-a-like contest. Event hours are 1 – 3 PM. Estimated attendance is 3k.

Seattle Street Food Festival: Food festival will close 9^th Ave. N. between Mercer St. and Denny Way, including side streets between 8^th Ave. N. and Westlake Ave. N. Event hours are
12 – 8 PM. Estimated attendance is 15k.

Colossus Cup: International soccer matches at CenturyLink Field. Match 1 will kickoff at 5 PM: Club America v River Plate. Match 2 will kickoff at approximately 7:40 PM: Chivas v Boca Juniors. Estimated attendance is 40k.

Seattle Mariners vs. Oakland A’s: T-Mobile Park. First pitch: 7:10PM. Estimated attendance is 18k.

S U N. J U L 7

Seattle Mariners vs. Oakland A’s: T-Mobile Park. First pitch : 1:10 PM. Estimated attendance is 20k

Image courtesy: https://www.seafair.com/events/2019/seafair-summer-fourth

This Independence Day, free yourself from traffic by planning ahead.

July 1, 2019 by Molly Wright

This Thursday is the 4^th of July, which means busy streets, busy sidewalks, and busy bodies. We want you to enjoy the holiday, so we’ve put together this guide to help you plan ahead and avoid traffic. No one wants to watch the fireworks through a line of bumper to bumper traffic – we’re here to help!

What moves you this upcoming 4th of July weekend? Below are some Independence Day events in Seattle!

Looking over I-5 from the Seattle Municipal Tower.

West Seattle 4th of July Children’s Parade

Children in wagon at 4th of July Children's Parade.

Photo courtesy of FIT4MOM West Seattle.

The Annual West Seattle 4th of July Children’s Parade will take place on Thursday. Estimated attendance: 1,000.

The parade will start at 10 AM on the corner of 44^th & Sunset Ave SW and proceed to Hamilton Viewpoint Park.

Take King County Metro bus route 128 to this parade!

Seafair Summer Fourth

Photo courtesy of Seafair.

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Seafair 4th of July Celebration includes a 20-minute fireworks show over Lake Union. Estimated attendance: 40,000.

The celebration is at both Gas Works Park and Lake Union Park, from noon to 11 PM, with fireworks starting at 10:15 PM.

Take King County Metro bus routes 32, 40, or 62 to Seafair!

Seattle Mariners vs. St. Louis Cardinals

Photo courtesy of T-Mobile.

Our Seattle Mariners play the St. Louis Cardinals on July 4. Estimate attendance: 20,000.

The game is at T-Mobile Park and begins at 1:10 PM.

Take Link light rail or check summer and holiday routes for King County Metro buses!

Art Marble 21 4th of July Block Party

Photo courtesy of Art Marble 21.

The Art Marble 21 4th of July Block Party will have drinks, games, food, and entertainment. Estimated attendance: 300.

The block party is at Westlake Ave N from 2 PM to 10 PM.

Take King County Metro bus routes 40, 62, RapidRide C Line, or the South Lake Union Streetcar!

Concerts at the Locks

Photo courtesy of MyBallard.

Hear the Seattle Civic Band perform as part of an ongoing summer concert series at the Ballard Locks.

The concert is at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard and starts at 2 PM.

Ride King County Metro bus routes 40 or 44 to the concert!

Check to see if your bus is being rerouted.

The following routes will be affected by 4^th of July events: 40, 75, 128, 166, 180, 226, 234, 235, 238, 255,271, F-Line, 522, 550. Check King County Metro for alerts and updates.

Feeling a bit deterred by those event attendance estimates?

Get away from the crowds and enjoy a little breathing room. Check out our list of 12 Parks with Transit Options to Enjoy the Great Outdoors! And plan ahead for crowded hikes this weekend by taking Trailhead Direct, which allows you to take transit to popular hiking destinations along the I-90 corridor.

Remember to not drive impaired this holiday weekend.

Have a plan in place for getting home, such as having a designated driver, using Uber or Lyft, and walking. Help us keep Seattle streets safe for all, as part of our Vision Zero goal to end all traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets by 2030.

Seattle Bike Advisory Board seeking new members: Apply now

June 28, 2019 by SDOT Blog

Downtown bike lane

Do you love your two-wheel ride? Are you passionate about making Seattle a place that is safe and easy for people who bike?

The Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board (SBAB) is seeking at least three new members.

Consider applying for this 2 year volunteer position.

Who Is SBAB?

People standing with bikes

Created in 1977 by our City Council, the volunteer board plays an influential role in achieving Seattle’s Bicycle Master Plan vision that riding a bicycle is a comfortable and integral part of daily life in Seattle for people of all ages and abilities

Here are a few other tasks that members do:

Advise the Mayor and the City Council
Participate in planning and project development
Evaluate policies
Make recommendations to all city departments, including SDOT
Meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Seattle City Hall

How do I qualify for this position?

People commuting downtown

The City of Seattle is committed to promoting diversity in our boards and commissions. People of color, low-income communities, immigrant and refugee populations, people living with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness, LGBTQ people, women and girls, youth, seniors and Native Populations are encouraged to apply.
Board members are frequent users of our bicycle network and represent a variety of ages, levels of mobility, diverse communities, and reside in neighborhoods throughout the city.
Must be a Seattle resident.

Where do I sign up?

Kids on bikes

Submit a resume and cover letter via email by July 28, 2019 to Serena Lehman at Serena.Lehman@seattle.gov .

If emailing is not an option, send a resume and cover letter via U.S. mail to:

Serena Lehman

Seattle Department of Transportation

P.O. Box 34996

Seattle, Washington 98124-4996

For more information, visit https://www.seattle.gov/seattle-bicycle-advisory-board or connect with Serena Lehman at Serena.Lehman@seattle.gov or (206) 256-5371.

Landscape crew on 15th Ave W

June 28, 2019 by Salma Siddick

We are so lucky to have an abundance of greenery in our city. That means we also have to maintain vegetation for safety purposes. Here’s where Urban Forestry will be this weekend.

SAT. JUN 29

Urban Forestry landscape crew will perform a large scale cutback of the overgrowth in the medians on 15th Ave W between W Nickerson and Gilman Dr W this Saturday. Both inside lanes north and south bound will be closed adjacent to the median between the hours of 7 AM – 3:30 PM.

Transportation Equity Workgroup Now at Work!

June 27, 2019 by Molly Wright

A key part of our work at SDOT is to make sure people have access to affordable transportation options.

In Seattle, transportation is the second highest household cost after housing, and we know communities at risk of displacement bear the brunt of transportation inequities. That’s why, in alignment with the City’s Race and Social Justice Initiative goals, we established our Transportation Equity Program in 2017 and are focused on leading with a racial equity framework.

Earlier this year, we opened the application for community members to apply for a seat on our Transportation Equity Workgroup (TEW).

We invited those with personal or professional expertise and who are affiliated with Seattle and King County-located community-based organizations, coalitions, and networks from or serving the following communities:

People of color
People with low-income
Immigrant and refugee populations
Native populations
People living with disabilities
People experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity
LGBTQ+ people
Individuals who identify as girls and women
Youth
Older adults
Individuals who were formerly incarcerated
High-risk displacement neighborhoods
Racial justice, environmental justice, and/or transportation justice-based organizations
Underrepresented and under-resourced human service providers and community-based organizations

We are excited to share that ten community members have been selected to take part in the Transportation Equity Workgroup!

Our new members are participating in a one-year facilitated process to provide community-guided recommendations. These recommendations will be considered in the development of our Transportation Equity Agenda, a framework for transportation equity goals and priorities.

Learn more about workgroup members here!

As part of the workgroup’s onboarding process, the TEW has just undergone a comprehensive full two days of “SDOT School.” 🍎😄

SDOT School was created by our Transportation Equity Program staff with the help of our Intradepartmental Transportation Equity Team to help the workgroup learn all about the work we do!

The first day of SDOT School focused on the foundation of our department and our planning work, including a budget 101 course; our policy & planning division; the roles of our Transportation Advisory Boards; the American Disabilities Act (ADA) program; and a panel with our transportation partners: King County Metro, Sound Transit and the Washington State Department of Transportation.

The second day of SDOT School was on our project delivery, implementation, and operations, which covered our Festival Streets program, community grants, our Vision Zero initiative, moving from planning to project delivery, and getting to know our divisions.

The TEW also took a field trip on the second day to visit the Cheasty Park Stairway.

This field trip helped the group learn more about the intersection of art and public space, as well as meet local artist, Angelina Villalobos, who led the community project to repaint the Cheasty staircase.

Photo courtesy of Angelina Villalobos.

Throughout SDOT School, our work group wrote equity areas of interests and concerns in their community on Post-It Notes to start generating ideas.

Key themes that came out of this exercise included safety, transit access, economic development, land use/housing/displacement, community engagement and participation, transparency and decision-making, mobility and transportation options and infrastructure, and planning and maintenance.

The TEW will now start working on the agenda building process and community guided suggestions during their monthly meetings.

We are honored to be working with our 10 Transportation Equity Workgroup members, and we look forward to collectively creating the Transportation Equity Agenda!

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Quick history lesson on Rainier Square, from 2017 to today.

Here’s what you can expect.

Want more information?

TUE. JUL 16

WED. JUL 17

THU. JUL 18

FRI. JUL 19

SAT. JUL 20

SUN. JUL 28

Safe travels, Seattle!

UPDATE JULY 17: King County Water Taxi and Kitsap Fast Ferry service will operate July 22-28. This service suspension has been shifted to a later date. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more.

Here’s what you can expect:

SCHEDULE

CLOSURE | DETOUR

PROJECT OUTCOME

Want more information?

We’re rolling out a new system for paying for parking on Seattle streets. Parking stickers are GOING, GOING, GONE.

Our new parking system is called “Pay by Plate”.

You can already find Pay by Plate in Columbia City, Green Lake, Roosevelt and the University District.

Here’s what you can expect:

T U E. J U L 2

W E D. J U L 3

T H U. J U L 4

F R I. J U L 5

S A T. J U L 6

S U N. J U L 7

What moves you this upcoming 4th of July weekend? Below are some Independence Day events in Seattle!

Check to see if your bus is being rerouted.

Feeling a bit deterred by those event attendance estimates?

Remember to not drive impaired this holiday weekend.

SAT. JUN 29

A key part of our work at SDOT is to make sure people have access to affordable transportation options.

Earlier this year, we opened the application for community members to apply for a seat on our Transportation Equity Workgroup (TEW).

We are excited to share that ten community members have been selected to take part in the Transportation Equity Workgroup!

As part of the workgroup’s onboarding process, the TEW has just undergone a comprehensive full two days of “SDOT School.” 🍎😄

The TEW also took a field trip on the second day to visit the Cheasty Park Stairway.

Throughout SDOT School, our work group wrote equity areas of interests and concerns in their community on Post-It Notes to start generating ideas.

We are honored to be working with our 10 Transportation Equity Workgroup members, and we look forward to collectively creating the Transportation Equity Agenda!