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Mayor Katie Wilson releases  Seattle Transit Measure renewal

New proposal will boost transit service with 100,000 more trips a year and double the number of free ORCA passes. Mayor Katie B. Wilson unveiled her latest effort today to increase transit service for Seattleites with a renewal of the Seattle Transit Measure. If approved by the City Council and… [ Keep reading ]

Tell us what you think about the Pike Place Market vehicle barriers

We want to know what you think about the temporary movable vehicle barriers at Pike Place Market. What’s working well? What could be improved? Let us know! Take our survey by June 30. Ours is a separate survey than the one you may have seen recently for Urban Freight Lab…. [ Keep reading ]

Seattle streetcar ridership on the rise | LOCALLY FUNDED

Seattle streetcar ridership is rising for the fifth year in a row. The First Hill Line saw 6% growth in 2025, and its annual ridership ranks within the top 25% of all King County Metro transit routes. King County Metro is the agency that operates many buses throughout the city,… [ Keep reading ]

Take transit to popular hiking near Seattle with Trailhead Direct | STM FUNDED

Editor’s Note: This story has been crossposted from King County Metro’s blog. Thanks to the support of Seattleites, SDOT will fund 50% of Trailhead Direct’s 2026 operating costs for routes connecting Seattle to five popular hiking destinations along the I-90 corridor, through the Seattle Transit Measure (STM). Trailhead Direct, King… [ Keep reading ]

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

Updated May 19, 2026 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)… [ Keep reading ]

Then vs Now: See what’s new on 3rd Ave, Seattle’s busiest transit corridor

If downtown is the heart of Seattle, then 3rd Ave is its main artery. Lined with bus stops and light rail stations, it’s the city’s busiest transit corridor connecting people to shops, restaurants, and so many of Seattle’s neighborhoods and attractions. Tens of thousands of people travel to 3rd Ave… [ Keep reading ]

Inside Seattle’s World Cup traffic strategy: Roadside Chat with head of construction & mobility | #WCSeattle

Stunning views, nearby nature, neighborhoods with their own vibrant personalities. There are many reasons to love Seattle. For sports fans in particular, including visitors for the FIFA Men’s World Cup, one is especially good to know. “Seattle is one of the few cities with a stadium located right downtown,” said… [ Keep reading ]

Pioneer Square to be walkable pedestrian zone for 6 FIFA matches

When FIFA Men’s World Cup comes to Seattle this summer, the area near Lumen Field in Pioneer Square will become a pedestrian zone during the six match days. About 750,000 people are expected to visit Seattle for FIFA, and 100,000 people are expected in and around Lumen Field on match… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Katie Wilson celebrates new Denny Way bus reliability project to improve Route 8

The City of Seattle is rolling out a new extension of the eastbound red bus lane along one mile of Denny Way to help buses move more reliably through one of the city’s busiest and most congested corridors. Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced today the launch of the Denny… [ Keep reading ]

Shape Aurora Ave’s future by joining new advisory group

You can help shape the future of one of Seattle’s busiest streets by joining our new Aurora Ave Project Community Advisory Group (CAG). By participating, you’ll help ensure that new traffic safety ideas reflect the needs of the diverse communities along Aurora Ave N. Members will: Together, we will help… [ Keep reading ]