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3 new light rail stations will connect you to Seattle starting this weekend! Enjoy the ride from Federal Way, Star Lake, or Kent Des Moines.

Blog stats: 250 words | 2-minute read Seattle, get ready! Sound Transit, the transportation agency that manages the Link light rail system, is opening three new 1 Line stations in the greater Seattle area on Saturday, December 6. While the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) does not operate the light… [ Keep reading ]

SDOT Expands Safe Routes to School as Students Head Back to Class

Upgrades at every public school, at least 70 more projects planned, and new safety initiatives start this fall thanks in part to voter-approved funding Blog stats: 1,500 words | 7-minute read At-a-glance: Safe Routes to School project highlights School Streets Have you noticed a block next to a school closed… [ Keep reading ]

Concerned about Route 8? Here’s our approach to supporting reliable travel

Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read Safe, reliable, and sustainable travel is a goal we all share, and making the Route 8 more reliable remains a top priority for us. We are working to develop solutions that ensure the entire street network remains operational, including for buses, freight, service… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for August 14 – September 3: planned construction, sports, & community events, including WSDOT’s Revive I-5 northbound closure this weekend

Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-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. Select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested in.    RapidRide… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for July 31 – August 13: planned construction, sports, & community events

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. Select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested in.    15th… [ Keep reading ]

It’s a big weekend of Seattle events! Here’s what to know and how to get there.

Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Before we dive into specific events, here’s a quick video to help you find Seattle’s many transit options. Transit is a reliable, easier way to get to these events. Biking, scooting, walking, and rolling are great options too, depending on your specific… [ Keep reading ]

Revive I-5 construction is here – what to expect and how to travel in Seattle

Blog stats: 550 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: Revive I-5 construction – what to expect Stay informed: This essential preservation work helps extend the life of the Ship Canal Bridge and prevent emergency repairs in the future. Flip Your Trip & keep Seattle moving Big events and major construction are… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for July 17 – 30: planned construction, sports, & community events

Blog stats: 1,600 words | 8-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. Select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested in.    Route… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for July 3 – 16: planned construction, sports, & community events, including the 4th of July

Blog stats: 1,500 words | 7-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. Select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested in.   Denny… [ Keep reading ]

New bus-only lanes coming to Crown Hill, Ballard, and Westlake as part of Route 40 project

Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: We are excited to announce Seattle is taking another step toward more efficient streets that move more people and goods with the installation of bus-only lanes, more specifically Business Access and Transit (BAT) lanes, along parts of the Route 40. We are… [ Keep reading ]