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Mayor Harrell presents $1.45 billion Transportation Levy Proposal aligned around a long-term One Seattle vision for a safe, reliable, connected city  

May 3, 2024

Responsive to community feedback, Mayor added more funding for sidewalks, transit connections, bridge repair, maintenance and modernization Today, Mayor Harrell unveiled an 8-year, $1.45 billion levy proposal to fund transportation safety and maintenance in Seattle. This proposal is shaped by community input and follows a period of public engagement on… [ Keep reading ]

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Interested in serving as a community representative on a Seattle transportation advisory board or committee? Learn more about current and upcoming volunteer opportunities.

May 3, 2024

Editor’s Note (May 3, 2024): We originally published this blog post on March 9, 2022, and have continued to update it since then with the latest information. Summary: Below you can find ‘drop-down’ links to each individual board and committee, as well as general information about the application process: Promoting… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Biking, Community Involvement, Freight, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, TransitTagged With: , , , , ,

Maintaining & modernizing Seattle’s transportation system with the 11th / 12th Ave NE paving and safety project | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK 

May 2, 2024

Blog stats: 1,100 words | 5-minute read At-a-glance: Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and SDOT Director Greg Spotts joined construction crews working on the 11th/12th Ave NE Paving and Safety Project. This project, along with the RapidRide J Line project which enter the construction phase in the near future, represent two… [ Keep reading ]

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May is Bike Everywhere Month – Let’s get ready to ride! 

May 2, 2024

Blog stats: 1,500 words | 7-minute read Dust off your helmet, fill up your tires, and grab your friends and family. We’re kicking off Bike Everywhere Month today and throughout the month of May! We hope you can join the celebration and enjoy biking as part of your everyday trips… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Bikeshare, Biking, Community Involvement, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOTTagged With: ,

Play Streets are Free, Fun, & For Everyone – Sign up by June 2 to participate in Seattle’s Play Streets Week this June 15-23! 

May 1, 2024

Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read Celebrate the start of summer with Play Streets Week: June 15 through June 23, 2024. Summer is a wonderful time to go outside, enjoy the sunshine, and connect with your community.  Our Play Streets program is a great way to close your street… [ Keep reading ]

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In celebration of Earth Month, learn how Waterfront Seattle is helping to keep residents, Elliott Bay, and its marine neighbors healthy

April 25, 2024

Blog stats: 3,000 words | 15-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… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Pedestrians, SDOT, Staff Highlights, Traffic and Construction, Trees and VegetationTagged With: , , , , , , , , ,

Saving water with a smart irrigation system | Technology in Action

April 24, 2024

Blog stats: 400 words | 2-minute read SDOT takes care of thousands of trees, plants, and other vegetation across Seattle’s streets and public areas. As part of our ongoing efforts, we’re always looking for ways to be more effective stewards of our resources and the environment. In 2014, we initiated… [ Keep reading ]

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LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK | 2023 Levy to Move Seattle Annual Report  

April 23, 2024

We are pleased to present the 2023 Levy to Move Seattle Annual Report. This report highlights our work in 2023 that was funded by your tax dollars through the voter-approved Levy to Move Seattle. Thanks to Seattle voters, the Levy to Move Seattle helped to add new sidewalks and crosswalks,… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Signals, Transit, Trees and Vegetation

Meet three SDOT professionals working to make Seattle greener every day – Sonia Palma, Katherine Rice, and Ben Rosenblatt

April 23, 2024

Blog stats: 3,200 words | 12-minute read At-a-glance: Sonia Palma Tell us about yourself – what is your current role at SDOT and how long have you worked at the City? I joined the City of Seattle, specifically SDOT, in February 2009, so I’ve been a public servant for 15… [ Keep reading ]

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Earth Day 2024 | Let’s take the next step together to address climate change through sustainable transportation

April 22, 2024

Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read At-a-glance: Climate change is one of the greatest challenges and opportunities facing our city, country, and planet as a whole. We are ready to rise to the occasion and take the next step together with you. Our Climate Change Response Framework and Mayor… [ Keep reading ]

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