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 ]
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 ]
Have you tried the bus recently? Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck asked Sal that very question on a day when traffic was just a bit too much for our frustrated, floundering SpokesSalmon. Watch what happened below. A few notable changes effect two of King County Metro’s most popular bus… [ Keep reading ]
We are proud to share SDOT’s “Flip Your Trip” initiative is a first-place winner in the 2025 APTA AdWheel Awards, receiving national recognition for the summer 2025 campaign teaching people how to use transit to save time and money while traveling around Seattle. Best of all? One of Flip Your… [ Keep reading ]
We are pleased to share the 2025 Seattle Transportation Levy Annual Report! This report, alongside the Seattle Transportation Levy Dashboard, summarizes progress made in 2025 towards Levy commitments to voters. Progress is made possible thanks to $77M in investment through the Seattle Transportation Levy and the dedication of SDOT staff. Seattle voters approved the eight-year $1.55 billion Transportation Levy in 2024. This Levy provides funding to maintain and modernize the City’s… [ Keep reading ]
Editor’s note: We hope you enjoy this spoof article for April Fool’s Day! Please note – there is NOT a lazy river ride in Downtown Seattle, although that would be pretty cool. The new Yesler bike lane is very real though! In yet another historic milestone for the City of… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
Editor’s Note: This is a blog post from the Waterfront Seattle Program. The Waterfront Seattle Program is a collaboration between the Office of the Waterfront, Civic Projects and Sound Transit, and other Seattle departments including the Mayor’s Office, the Seattle Department of Transportation, Planning and Community Development, Seattle Center and Parks and Recreation…. [ Keep reading ]
We are recruiting for one open position on the Transportation Levy Oversight Committee. All Seattle residents are welcome to apply. People from Northeast, Central Area, Southeast Seattle, and High Point and Delridge neighborhoods and those with auditing experience are encouraged to apply, per Transportation Levy legislation. We are recruiting members for the new Seattle Transportation Levy… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 780 words | 4-minute read 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. … [ Keep reading ]
