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Transit agencies working together on bus changes as Link expands to Husky Stadium

Extending Link service to the UW is an example of how investments in light rail and better coordination by local transit agencies are moving the region forward. Public meetings are planned for March, while Seattle street improvements are underway, and downtown Seattle bus tunnel changes take effect in September. Please… [ Keep reading ]

Safety and Mobility Improvements on the way for 23 Avenue

SDOT crews will begin the first phase of rebuilding 23rd Avenue between S Jackson and E John streets in April.  This project will improve safety and mobility for everyone who drives, walks, bikes and takes transit in the Central Area. Tonight, SDOT will share info about what to expect during construction with… [ Keep reading ]

Move Seattle – Progressing towards the Seattle of tomorrow

What is Move Seattle? Move Seattle is the Mayor and SDOT’s vision for how to integrate all of our planning for different travel modes into a holistic, 10-year strategic plan for transportation.  It builds from the Council-adopted modal plans, describing how they work together as a whole.  It includes strategic… [ Keep reading ]

SR 520 Montlake Boulevard Sidewalk Closures

Rushing to catch the bus or just going for a stroll on Montlake Boulevard? Get ready for several sidewalk detours during the next six to eight weeks. Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation’s SR 520 West Approach Bridge North Project are getting ready to build wider, smoother… [ Keep reading ]

Happy Lunar New Year! Seattle Streetcar Stations Highlight Cultural Heritage of Chinatown-International District

Spring arrived early in Chinatown-International District this week! Just in time for Lunar New Year, three Seattle Streetcar stations sprouted bold flowers and graceful icons symbolizing the neighborhood’s cultures:  5th & Jackson, Japantown – Cherry Blossom symbolizes the ephemeral nature of life; Daruma doll represents good luck in reaching a… [ Keep reading ]

Meetings Set for Rainier Avenue S Road Safety Corridor Project

Residents living in the vicinity of Rainier Avenue S will receive the postcard (pictured above) inviting them to Design Alternatives Review meetings for this road safety corridor project. More than 1200 collisions have occurred on Rainier since 2011 resulting in 630 injuries and two fatalities. SDOT has developed several different… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle Seeks Proposals for Coordinated Street Furniture Program

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is seeking to improve the streetscapes of downtown Seattle and South Lake Union, and has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a Coordinated Street Furniture Program. The program’s goal is to enhance the public right of way through high quality street furniture and a higher… [ Keep reading ]

One more day to add your Madison Corridor Transit Study Input

One more day to add your input by taking SDOT’s online survey for the Madison Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Study, the survey ends February 5th.  The Study is developing a concept design for BRT from Colman Dock to Martin Luther King Jr. Way and will examine two alternatives to evaluate… [ Keep reading ]

Plan Ahead for Sunday’s Big Game

Seattle’s abuzz with football excitement as the Seahawks look to make history in Phoenix this Sunday. On this final Blue Friday of the season, we present you with some critical information so you can plan ahead if you plan to drink. It’s common knowledge that drinking and driving don’t mix. Consider… [ Keep reading ]

Mercer Corridor Project – Maintaining Safety through the Corridor

Travelers who use the Mercer Corridor have much to look forward to as construction is expected to wrap-up later this year. As pavement is poured, lanes are added, sidewalks poured, bike lanes completed and signal timing adjusted, SDOT will maintain its commitment to safety to all those who work, live… [ Keep reading ]