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Seattle Voters Approve Transportation Levy to Maintain and Modernize City Streets with Paving, Bridge Repairs, Sidewalk Construction, and Connections to Light Rail

November 8, 2024

Mayor Harrell thanks voters for supporting the levy, which will generate $1.55 billion over 8 years to fund transportation improvements in Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and City of Seattle leadership appreciate the preliminary approval by voters of City of Seattle Proposition No. 1, the $1.55 billion Seattle Transportation Levy. The levy… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Biking, Community Involvement, Funding & Levies, Safety, Signals, Transit, Vision ZeroTagged With: transportation levy

Georgetown to Downtown Safety Project breaks ground, expands protected bike & scooter route through SODO | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

October 30, 2024

Blog stats: 1,700 words | 8-minute read At-a-glance: Construction has officially begun on the Georgetown to Downtown Safety Project. This project is expected to bring safer streets and trails for all travelers and better connect existing trails in South Seattle. We’re excited to get to work and keep you informed… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Freight, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, Safety, Scooters, SDOT, Signals, Traffic and Construction, Transit, Vision ZeroTagged With: Construction, Downtown, Georgetown, georgetown to downtown safety project, groundbreaking, Levy to Move Seattle, milestone, project, safety

RapidRide G Line Construction Complete – Bus Service Begins September 14 on a Transformed Madison Street

August 29, 2024

Blog stats: 2,000 words | 10-minute read At-a-glance: The RapidRide G Line – Madison St Project is one of our largest and most complex capital projects to date. It transformed Madison St to shift First Hill and Capitol Hill’s main street from moving as many cars as possible to moving… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Busses, Community Involvement, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, News Releases, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Signals, Traffic and Construction, TransitTagged With: bus, bus rapid transit, bus service, Community, complete, Construction, madison st, milestone, partnerships, project, rapidride g line, ribbon-cutting, travel

We’ve Completed the MLK Jr Way Safety Project, Providing Safer Travel in Mount Baker, Judkins Park, and Nearby Communities | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

July 30, 2024

Blog stats: 850 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Here are some top examples of the enhancements we recently completed that will make trips safer, smoother, and more reliable, particularly for people walking, biking, and rolling in the project area. Rainier Ave S and MLK Jr Way S intersection – pedestrian… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Biking, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Signals, Vision ZeroTagged With: Community, complete, Levy to Move Seattle, milestone, MLK, project, safety

Construction Begins on Ballard Bridge/15th Ave NW Paving, Safety, & Street Upgrades | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

June 26, 2024

Please note: you can click here to jump immediately to the English version of this blog post. Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: Construction is starting along 15th Ave W/NW between Ballard and Interbay, with work scheduled to begin as soon as July 8. This project will improve… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Busses, Community Involvement, Freight, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, News Releases, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Signals, Traffic and Construction, Transit, Travel AdvisoryTagged With: 15th ave nw, announcement, Ballard, ballard bridge, Bridges, Construction, interbay, mobility, safety, starting, upgrades

We’re continuing to improve the Melrose Ave and Pike St intersection in Capitol Hill

June 25, 2024

Blog stats: 1,500 words | 7-minute read Editor’s Note: This is a joint update from the Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT). At-a-glance: The Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) have been working to… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Community Involvement, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Signals, Traffic and ConstructionTagged With: Capitol Hill, Improvements, intersection, Melrose Ave, pike st, seattle

Progress on Transit Upgrades, Paving, Safer Bike Connections in South Seattle, Bridge Strengthening, and More | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

June 11, 2024

Blog stats: 2,400 words | 12-minute read At-a-glance: This blog post highlights various projects moving into construction. It is not a comprehensive list of all current or upcoming SDOT projects. 1) Georgetown to Downtown Safety Project A new connection will complete the north-south bike trail system between Seattle and South… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Busses, Freight, Funding & Levies, General, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Signals, Traffic and Construction, TransitTagged With: Construction, contracting, delivery, levy, Levy to Move Seattle, milestones, pre-construction, progress, Projects, update, upgrades

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

Mayor Harrell Proposes $1.35B Transportation Levy for Safe, Reliable, and Connected Seattle

April 4, 2024

Blog stats: 2,200 words | 11-minute read At-a-glance: Proposed funding would invest in maintenance and modernization of public infrastructure Seattle’s transportation system is critical to a thriving city that connects people to places and opportunities. Our current transportation levy provides roughly 30% of SDOT’s annual budget and expires this year…. [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Biking, Busses, Community Involvement, Freight, Funding & Levies, General, Light Rail, News Releases, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Signals, Traffic and Construction, Transit, Vision ZeroTagged With: connected, Funding, levy, proposal, reliable, safe, seattle, Transportation, transportation levy proposal

Best of the Year | SDOT’s 2023 Highlights!

January 23, 2024

Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read 2023 was another major year for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and our work to keep Seattle moving forward. Our theme for the year was “Delivery: fast and flavorful, in concert with our values.” We focused on accelerating projects to provide more… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Busses, Community Involvement, Freight, Funding & Levies, General, Light Rail, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Signals, Staff Highlights, Traffic and Construction, Transit, Vision ZeroTagged With: 2023, best of the year, best of the year 2023, highlights, overview, progress, recap, SDOT, seattle, Transportation

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