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Coming soon: 250+ more weekly bus trips in Seattle start March 29 thanks to voter-approved Seattle Transit Measure 

Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: More bus service is coming soon in Seattle, especially on nights and weekends. The Seattle Transit Measure is making buses come more frequently across five bus routes, particularly on nights and weekends. This amounts to over 250 additional bus trips per week…. [ Keep reading ]

Ballard neighborhood upgrades | Maintaining & modernizing 15th Ave NW & the Ballard Bridge

Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read At a glance: Building new improvements for safer travel north of the Ballard Bridge In addition to repairing street and sidewalks throughout the project area, we’re building a variety of travel safety enhancements. These upgrades are informed by the community and support our… [ Keep reading ]

Best of the Year | SDOT’s 2024 Highlights!

Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read 2024 was a big year for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and our work to keep you moving throughout the city. Our theme in 2024 was to Deliver Safer Streets. We completed projects large and small and worked to finish strong in… [ Keep reading ]

NE 130th & 125th St project reaches final design, supporting connections to future light rail | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 900 words | 5-minute read At-a-glance: Sound Transit is opening the NE 130th St light rail station in 2026 and we’re making sure that people can get there safely and comfortably. To support the 90% of light rail riders expected to get to the new station by walking,… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Voters Approve Transportation Levy to Maintain and Modernize City Streets with Paving, Bridge Repairs, Sidewalk Construction, and Connections to Light Rail

Mayor Harrell thanks voters for supporting the levy, which will generate $1.55 billion over 8 years to fund transportation improvements in Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and City of Seattle leadership appreciate the preliminary approval by voters of City of Seattle Proposition No. 1, the $1.55 billion Seattle Transportation Levy. The levy… [ Keep reading ]

Georgetown to Downtown Safety Project breaks ground, expands protected bike & scooter route through SODO | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 1,700 words | 8-minute read At-a-glance: Construction has officially begun on the Georgetown to Downtown Safety Project. This project is expected to bring safer streets and trails for all travelers and better connect existing trails in South Seattle. We’re excited to get to work and keep you informed… [ Keep reading ]

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 Please note: This promotion ends on December 15, 2024. Thank you for your interest. 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… [ 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 ]