Over the next two weekends, Seattle will fill with Seafair festivities. Big events mean big crowds. To skip traffic and parking stress, consider the easier option: Take transit and make your Seafair adventure smooth, affordable, and stress-free. Whether you’re heading to the waterfront for Torchlight Parade this weekend, or Genesee… [ Keep reading ]
Summary: Historically, the Seattle Transit Measure (STM) has supported reliable bus service, transit programs and free ORCA cards to help people across Seattle get where they need to go. Mayor Katie Wilson’s proposed Seattle Transit Measure renewal has the potential to further advance the City of Seattle’s race and social justice goals, supported by RSJI Ordinance CB 120525. Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)… [ Keep reading ]
FIFA World Cup celebrations are kicking off across Seattle, and big matches mean busy streets full of people on the move. Over the next few weeks, travel will be busier than usual, especially in downtown Seattle and near the stadium. Planning ahead and giving yourself extra time can make your… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
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 ]
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). Another new summer… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
