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Construction Begins on RapidRide J Line Project from University District to Downtown Seattle

Blog stats: 1,700 words | 8-minute read At-a-glance: Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined King County Executive Dow Constantine and local leaders at a groundbreaking ceremony for the RapidRide J Line. The project will create vital community connections, making it easier for Seattle residents, workers, and students to reach their destinations…. [ Keep reading ]

Earn a Transit Trip When You Ride Lime Bikes and Scooters to Light Rail!

Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read We’ve launched an exciting new promotion to connect your Lime bike and scooter share trips with public transit and earn enough rewards to cover your next transit ride! This rewards program is funded by the voter-approved Seattle Transit Measure, in close partnership with… [ Keep reading ]

Marvelous Murals in the City: Take a Self-Guided Walking Tour or Join the Belltown Art Walk on September 13

Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Mural enthusiasts, this is your time – come down to Belltown and enjoy some of Seattle’s newest and finest public art in the heart of the city. Here’s how you can participate. Attend the Belltown Art Walk on September 13 Taking place… [ Keep reading ]

Judkins Park Restricted Parking Zone Proposal – Join our September 25 Virtual Hearing to Learn More & Share Your Thoughts 

Blog stats: 700 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Our proposed plan Based on public feedback, we’ve adjusted the plan. We expanded the area by one block north and are proposing one large zone instead of two smaller ones. What we’ve heard so far In February, we shared our initial plan… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for August 14-27: construction, sports, and community events as summer flies by

Blog stats: 2,500 words | 12-minute read At-a-glance: SDOT construction, street closures, and travel impacts Please note: Our construction projects take place throughout Seattle. To stay informed about projects near you, subscribe to our email updates. You can select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re… [ Keep reading ]

Travel Tips for July 31-August 13: Construction, Major League Sports, and Community Events, including Seafair Weekend

Blog stats: 2,500 words | 12-minute read At-a-glance: SDOT construction, street closures, and travel impacts Please note: our construction projects take place throughout Seattle. To stay informed about projects near you, subscribe to our email updates. You can select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re… [ Keep reading ]

Improving access to Link light rail and community destinations in North Seattle | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK 

Blog stats: 1,500 words | 8-minute read  At a glance:  To prepare for the new NE 130th St light rail station opening in 2026, we are working to make it safer and easier for people to walk, bike, roll, and ride the bus in the area. Our goal is to… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for July 3-17: construction, sports, community events and the 4th of July

Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: SDOT construction, street closures, and travel impacts Please note: our construction projects take place throughout Seattle. To stay informed about projects near you, subscribe to our email updates. You can select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re… [ Keep reading ]

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

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 ]

New street parking changes proposed near Judkins Park – take our survey & learn more

Blog stats: 850 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Managing on-street parking where there is limited curb space is an ongoing effort all across the city, and a key reason we have a Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) permit program. As we prepare for the new Judkins Park light rail station to… [ Keep reading ]