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Seattle’s newest bike lane closes final gap on ‘City Center’ map! Well, kind of… | LEVY FUNDED

Editor’s note: The protected bike lane southeast of Seattle Center is now open and it includes some colorful new art barriers! Read on to see how much Seattle’s City Center Bike Network has grown and where you can find other new bike lanes around town. Enjoy your ride. Seattle’s newest… [ Keep reading ]

Join our tree walk in West Seattle, learn about native plants

In honor of National Arbor Day today we want to spread the word about an upcoming tree walk in West Seattle. During this walk, you’ll learn more about the Delridge Native Forest Garden project. On May 15, join staff and Warren KingGeorge, the oral historian of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe,… [ Keep reading ]

VIDEO | How local levy funds improved Seattle streets last year

From building new sidewalks and planting trees, to repairing potholes and so much more – local funding sources like the Seattle Transportation Levy did a lot to improve our city streets last year. So, thank you, Seattle. We couldn’t have done it without you! Watch the video below to see… [ Keep reading ]

Pioneer Square to be walkable pedestrian zone for 6 FIFA matches

When FIFA Men’s World Cup comes to Seattle this summer, the area near Lumen Field in Pioneer Square will become a pedestrian zone during the six match days. About 750,000 people are expected to visit Seattle for FIFA, and 100,000 people are expected in and around Lumen Field on match… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Katie Wilson celebrates new Denny Way bus reliability project to improve Route 8

The City of Seattle is rolling out a new extension of the eastbound red bus lane along one mile of Denny Way to help buses move more reliably through one of the city’s busiest and most congested corridors. Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced today the launch of the Denny… [ Keep reading ]

Shape Aurora Ave’s future by joining new advisory group

You can help shape the future of one of Seattle’s busiest streets by joining our new Aurora Ave Project Community Advisory Group (CAG). By participating, you’ll help ensure that new traffic safety ideas reflect the needs of the diverse communities along Aurora Ave N. Members will: Together, we will help… [ Keep reading ]

New greenway on Seattle’s waterfront opens on Alaskan Way

Update: This greenway is open! Nearby, Myrtle Edwards and Centennial parks will reopen on June 4. Read more about that on the Seattle Parks and Recreation blog. Editor’s Note: The following is a guest post from the Elliott Bay Connections project (EBC), which is a public-private partnership connecting, restoring, and… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle gears up for FIFA Men’s World Cup | #WCSeattle

Seattle is preparing to welcome visitors from around the world for FIFA Men’s World Cup. We’re doing this in a coordinated and thoughtful way to help everyone travel safely and reliably. Over the next few months, you’ll see changes across the city. These changes may affect how streets work, how… [ Keep reading ]

VIDEO | Sal and Councilmember Rinck talk Seattle buses

Have you tried the bus recently? Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck asked Sal that very question on a day when traffic was just a bit too much for our frustrated, floundering SpokesSalmon. Watch what happened below. A few notable changes effect two of King County Metro’s most popular bus… [ Keep reading ]

SDOT’s ‘Flip Your Trip’ wins national award, gets revamp ahead of FIFA

We are proud to share SDOT’s “Flip Your Trip” initiative is a first-place winner in the 2025 APTA AdWheel Awards, receiving national recognition for the summer 2025 campaign teaching people how to use transit to save time and money while traveling around Seattle. Best of all? One of Flip Your… [ Keep reading ]