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New dashboard makes Seattle traffic volume & crash data more accessible to the public

Blog stats: 450 words | 2-minute read Have you ever wondered how many cars travel on your street each day? Or wanted to better understand where crashes have taken place in your neighborhood in recent years? We’ve published a new public-facing data dashboard with interactive maps to help you more… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for Seattle Pride Parade and festivities this weekend, June 27-29 

Blog stats: 350 words | 2-minute read Excitement is building as Seattle prepares to celebrate Pride 2025! With festivities in full swing, navigating the city will require some planning due to street closures and transit changes. Whether you’re joining the celebration or traveling nearby, here’s what you need to know. … [ Keep reading ]

Enjoy Waterfront Park’s new features this summer!

Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read 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 and Civic Projects and other Seattle departments including the Mayor’s Office, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), Planning and Community Development,… [ Keep reading ]

New bus-only lanes coming to Crown Hill, Ballard, and Westlake as part of Route 40 project

Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: We are excited to announce Seattle is taking another step toward more efficient streets that move more people and goods with the installation of bus-only lanes, more specifically Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes, along parts of the Route 40. We are… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for June 19 – July 2: planned construction, sports, & community events 

Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read   At-a-glance:   SDOT construction, street closures, and travel impacts   Please note: our construction projects take place throughout Seattle. To stay informed about projects near you, subscribe to our email updates. Select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested… [ Keep reading ]

New school zone safety cameras coming next school year, doubling the current count in Seattle

Many of the 19 new camera locations will be activated in September 2025 to help children and families get to school safely Blog stats: 1,300 words | 7-minute read At-a-glance: Keeping our kids safe when they head to school is essential, particularly as students walk, roll, or bike to their… [ Keep reading ]

Earn free bike, scooter, and transit rides this summer!

The popular “Bike and Scoot to Transit” program is back this summer and is even better than in previous years. This program lets people earn free bike, scooter, and transit trips while they commute and explore our region. This summer, “Bike and Scoot to Transit” has been expanded to include… [ Keep reading ]

New street tree planning study offers insights into a greener Seattle future

Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read Seattle is known for its greenery, but not every corner of the city is filled with trees. It was no surprise to learn what our new Street Tree Planning Study revealed: Across four diverse census tracts – Roxhill, South Park, SODO, and Capitol… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for June 5–18: planned construction, sports, & community events

Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read  At-a-glance:  SDOT construction, street closures, and travel impacts  Please note: our construction projects take place throughout Seattle. To stay informed about projects near you, subscribe to our email updates. Select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle – Get ready for big summer fun and construction – it’s time to Flip Your Trip!

Blog stats: 400 words | 2-minute read Seattle’s summer is action-packed. And so are the roads. By adapting your everyday travel to include riding transit, carpooling, biking, or walking, you can make every trip a new adventure and not miss the fun! Between FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ matches welcoming… [ Keep reading ]