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A Major Milestone: Water Main Work Wraps Up on RapidRide J Line Project

Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: We’ve reached a major milestone on the RapidRide J Line project! After months of dedicated work, we are happy to announce that we’ve completed the installation of the new water main under Eastlake Ave E. This marks a significant step forward and… [ Keep reading ]

WSDOT’s Revive I-5 construction is back in 2026. Here’s how you can continue to travel in and enjoy Seattle.

Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read At-a-glance: WSDOT’s 2026 Construction Schedule – What to Expect Upcoming Work: (Please note: dates and construction plans are subject to change due to weather conditions or other factors) The full weekend closures for work zone set up or removal are weather-dependent. Crews need… [ Keep reading ]

Best of the Year | SDOT’s 2025 Highlights!

Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read 2025 was another major year for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) as we served your everyday travel needs while working to maintain and modernize our city streets, sidewalks, bridges, and more. Meanwhile, we’re gearing up for another huge year in 2026, as… [ Keep reading ]

Connecting Lake City to Light Rail | SEATTLE TRANSIT MEASURE

Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read Good news for Lake City! New transportation connections are coming your way next year. King County Metro will launch the new Route 77, giving North Seattle residents a more direct link to Sound Transit’s new Pinehurst Station (scheduled to open in 2026) and… [ Keep reading ]

Extended Rainier Ave Bus Lane Offers a Seamless, More Reliable Trip for Thousands of Daily Riders | SEATTLE TRANSIT MEASURE

Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Attention, all Route 7 riders. We’re now arriving at the next stop of our citywide investment in transit: completion of the Rainier Ave S Bus Lane project! In this second phase, we extended the red northbound bus-only lane from S Walden St… [ Keep reading ]

The Gateway to Ballard: We’ve refreshed the Ballard Bridge and 15th Ave NW to provide safer, more reliable connections for years to come | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 750 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Check out our short video below to learn more about the project! Have you noticed how much smoother 15th Ave NW looks lately when you travel around Ballard? We’re proud of these significant upgrades that make getting around the neighborhood more comfortable… [ Keep reading ]

Mount Baker Link station activation: creating more comfortable and joyful transit spaces | SEATTLE TRANSIT MEASURE

Check out our recap of a fun-filled event last week at the Mount Baker light rail station, bringing together our work on public space activation, transit access, and community safety Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read On the afternoon of Wednesday, September 24, we teamed up with Sound Transit… [ Keep reading ]

Capitol Hill Updates to Support Route 2’s Return to E Union St

We know that recent updates to E Union St between 12th Ave and 11th Ave have raised questions and concerns. Any adjustment to a bus lane deserves clarity, and we want to share what’s happening and why. This project affects about ¼ of a block on E Union St west… [ Keep reading ]

Thousands of additional bus trips, millions of dollars invested, greater access to transit, and more in 2024 thanks to the voter-approved Seattle Transit Measure  

Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read Summary:  In 2024, the voter-approved Seattle Transit Measure invested in Seattle’s local transit network to make public transportation better, more reliable, and more accessible for everyone in our city. The Seattle Transit Measure (STM) represents a vital investment in our city’s public transportation… [ Keep reading ]

Complete! North Beacon Hill bike & pedestrian upgrades make travel smoother & safer for all | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 600 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: We’re excited to announce the completion of the Beacon Ave & 15th Ave Safety Project. As one of several important projects reaching completion this summer and fall, it’s part of an ever-growing network of safer, more comfortable connections, particularly in South Seattle…. [ Keep reading ]