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SDOT and Transit Agencies Work Together…
Like Peanut Butter and Jelly

Who does what in Seattle when it comes to transportation? It is not always easy to sort out. In general, King County Metro Transit provides bus service, and the Seattle Department of Transportation takes care of the streets. The two agencies work in tandem—like peanut butter and jelly—to provide a… Filed Under: SDOT, Transit

What are Your Commute Benefits?

This month we’re focusing on commute options for getting to and from work. Earlier in the month we talked about how Washington State’s Commute Trip Reduction law was yielding great results, with Seattleites taking transit in record numbers. This week we thought we’d tell you a little more about the… [ Keep reading ]

Wheels on the bus go round and round!

Today, March 18th, is Bus Driver Appreciation Day!  Please take a minute and say thank you to your driver for getting you to your destination safely!   Bus drivers manage to keep a schedule, check fares, give directions, remember stop requests and more, all while safely maneuvering an extra-large vehicle through… [ Keep reading ]

Getting to a Great Commute

This month we’re highlighting some of the great work that’s improving commuting around the region. Many people don’t know that back in 1991 Washington State passed legislation to help manage the effects of increased traffic associated with our daily commutes. The bill, titled the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Act,… [ Keep reading ]

Lower Speed Limit Coming to Beacon Avenue S

To improve safety for all roadway users, The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is lowering the speed limit on Beacon Avenue S between S Columbian Way and S Barton Street from 35 miles per hour (mph) to 30 mph. Four school walking zones blanket nearly the entire corridor: Van Asselt Elementary,… [ Keep reading ]

Don’t get your wires crossed!

Construction of the First Hill Streetcar (FHS) is moving ever closer to completion and will begin service later this year.Like virtually every other streetcar system in the world, ours will be electrically powered.  However, it will be the first in the US (and only the second system in… [ Keep reading ]

“E” Means “Enhanced Transit Experience for Aurora!”

And that’s exactly what transit riders will be getting along Aurora Avenue N between Shoreline, north Seattle and Downtown when they use the new RapidRide E Line. This Saturday Seattle will celebrate the arrival of King County Metro Transit’s RapidRide E Line. The E Line replaces Aurora Avenue Route 358,… [ Keep reading ]

The Ultimate Street Party – Seahawk’s Victory Parade

As Seahawks fans poured into the streets of Seattle on Sunday night, we managed to, for the most part, play it safe. Maybe you’ve seen this YouTube video showing how fans in Ballard celebrated without jaywalking. Aww yeah, that’s what we like to see. A steady stream of satiric and… [ Keep reading ]

Campus Parkway Gets Real (Time)

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), in partnership with the University of Washington, starts the New Year with installation of two more storefront real time information systems (RTIS) signs.  The two new signs are adjacent to major bus stops on Campus Parkway in the University District at Alder Hall (near… [ Keep reading ]

Are you a results-oriented person?

  Would you like to know more about all the work done in 2013 by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) thanks to your transportation levy dollars – Bridging the Gap (BTG)?  Or learn what SDOT and BTG have planned for 2014? Like to meet new folks and find out… [ Keep reading ]