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The RapidRide J Line – from Downtown to the U District – is still coming & will end at the U District Link light rail station. Join us virtually on Dec. 9 to learn more.

December 3, 2020

TheRapidRide J Line (Roosevelt) Projectis still on course toprovide high-quality rapid transit service connecting Downtown Seattle with the neighborhoods of South Lake Union, Eastlake, andtheUniversity District. In partnership with King County Metro (Metro), to address budget shortfalls related to COVID-19, we plan to shorten the RapidRide J Line route. The modified route will end within one block of the U District Link… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Busses, Light Rail, SDOT, TransitTagged With: bus, RapidRide, transit

Rail safety awareness helps keep everyone safe from injury and incident.

December 1, 2020

Summary Safetyisalways important, butshorterdays call foradditionalremindersto stayvigilant about personal safetywhile using all modes of transportation. Commuter and freight trainsare a significant and critical part of our cityscape and regional economy,and will continue to affectother modes oftravel. At SDOT, we’recommittedto makingit easier and safer for everyone toarrive attheir destinationby providing the… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Freight, Light Rail, Safety, SDOT, TransitTagged With: trains

The Levy to Move Seattle is making a real, tangible difference in neighborhoods. Thanks to your tax dollars, it’s now easier, safer, and smoother to travel along SW Avalon Way.

October 12, 2020

We’ve heard from our neighbors that the new bike lanes on SW Avalon Way have been getting use, especially on warm, sunny days.One of our neighbors recently shared thisvideo of his young sonwho now feels safe and comfortable riding his bicycle along SW Avalon Way. Summary We’ve completed work along… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Busses, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, SDOT, Transit, West Seattle Bridge

We’re making more bold steps on Rainier Ave S to improve safety and walkability – while keeping buses moving!

September 3, 2020

The Rainier AveSefforts are a part of ourVision Zero program to reach zero traffic fatalities or serious injuries by 2030, and our Safe Routes to School program to make it easier and safer for kids to walk or bike to school. This year, we’ll complete the new street layout from… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Busses, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Transit, Vision Zero

Seattle Transit Advisory Board seeks new members

August 25, 2020

The Transit Advisory Board (TAB) is accepting applications for new members to help advise Seattle on challenges and opportunities related to transit and public transportation. This volunteer board plays an important role in ensuring a successful and well-coordinated transit system, citywide! TAB members are not only passionate about transit, they… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: SDOT, TransitTagged With: City of Seattle Boards and Commissions, transit, Transit Advisory Board

Together, let’s #ReconnectWestSeattle!

July 10, 2020

The unexpected closure of the West Seattle High-Rise Bridge dramatically impacted West Seattle and the nearby Duwamish Valley communities. Today we are launching Reconnect West Seattle and your voice is needed before July 31 deadline. We have a vision to restore travel across the Duwamish to similar levels seen before the West Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: SDOT, Transit, West Seattle Bridge

Mayor Durkan Announces Six-Year Seattle Transportation Benefit District Proposal to Aid in Equitable COVID-19 Recovery

July 7, 2020

Today, Mayor Jenny Durkan transmitted legislation for a Seattle Transportation Benefit District (STBD) proposal that would maintain a 0.1% sales tax and is anticipated to generate between $20 and $30 million annually over the next six years to fund essential transit service, capital projects, and transit access programs like ORCA Opportunity. If approved by the City… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Busses, Funding & Levies, SDOT, TransitTagged With: Mayor Durkan, STBD

SDOT showing up for equality: Director, Sam Zimbabwe on Black Lives Matter

June 25, 2020

Today marks the one month anniversary since George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis that ignited national and local reflection and conversation about systemic racism and disparate outcomes not just in the police and judicial systems, but across so many other areas, including the ways we plan, build and manage transportation infrastructure… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Community Involvement, General, SDOT, Transit, Vision Zero

Metro & SDOT seek rider feedback on Route 40 improvements at an online open house on June 30

June 23, 2020

King County Metro and SDOT are hosting an online open house to get public feedback on improvements for the Route 40 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor project. The virtual meeting will be on Tuesday, June 30 from 5 – 6 PM. At the online open house, we plan to share what we’ve… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Busses

Construction begins in June on Delridge Way SW for the new RapidRide H Line

May 21, 2020

Five years ago, we set out with a goal to create better and safer streetswhile also imagining what improvements for people walking, biking, driving, and taking transit could look likealong Delridge Way SW. Quick Facts // What You Need to Know: Construction on Delridge RapidRide H Line will begin the… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Busses, Traffic and ConstructionTagged With: Delridge, King County Metro, Protected Bike Lane, RapidRide, West Seattle, West Seattle Bridge

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