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Starting in July, a new $20 vehicle license fee invests more in safe streets, sidewalks, bike lanes, and strong bridges

June 3, 2021

Earlier this spring, a spend plan developed in collaboration with modal, labor, and equity stakeholders for the new $20 vehicle license fee (VLF) was shared with City Council. The plan prioritized safety, equity, and maintaining Seattle’s streets, sidewalks and bridges. In May, City Council approved its implementation for the second half of 2021.  Aligning with our goal to build, operate, and maintain an accessible transportation system that… [ Keep reading ]

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SDOT is partnering with Outdoors for All to offer free adaptive cycle rentals for people with disabilities this summer

June 2, 2021

Summary Outdoors for All’s Adaptive Cycling Center is open for the summer! Stop by on Wednesday-Sunday through September to rent an adaptive cycle for free. SDOT and Outdoors for All’s partnership allows people with disabilities to rent a variety of adaptive cycles for free. We talked with the Lawson family about their experience renting adaptive cycles. We’re excited to support… [ Keep reading ]

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Can you play, shop, eat, make and sell art in the street? Sometimes you can!

June 1, 2021

Do you want to host a BBQ with your neighbors or set up a fun obstacle course for the kiddos? Are you a business looking to embrace the outdoors to sell local crafts, to break bread, or even to help Seattleites stay healthy and strong? We have permits for these activities, all… [ Keep reading ]

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New SLURP! mural brings color and whimsy to Maynard Alley in Seattle’s Chinatown International District

May 28, 2021

This post was co-authored by Erika Lindsay and is also posted on the Art Beat Blog. Come see the new SLURP! mural in Chinatown International District (CID)!  Designed by local artist Akira Ohiso and installed with technical assistance from muralist Angelina Villalobos, the vibrant new SLURP! mural includes eight segments that meander through Maynard Alley near South… [ Keep reading ]

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It’s Memorial Day weekend! Drive sober, slow down, & watch out for one another

May 27, 2021

It’s Memorial Day weekend, and that means we’re one step closer to SUMMER!   Whether you’re getting out of town, headed to your favorite Seattle park, or going to a friend’s house for a BBQ, remember, you can make decisions to keep others and yourself safe. Most crashes are preventable. We’re asking everyone to do their part to ensure you and your… [ Keep reading ]

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A Roadside Chat with Cynthia Yongvang of the Hmong Association of Washington

May 27, 2021

It’s hard to walk through Pike Place Market without marveling at the thousands of fresh flowers that are meticulously arranged. About 80% of the flower stands at Pike Place Market and farmers markets throughout the region are owned by Hmong farmers. Many of Seattle’s farmers markets are held on City… [ Keep reading ]

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SURVEY | Share your feedback on our proposed curbspace & parking changes near the new Northgate & University District Stations

May 26, 2021

Recent curbspace access and parking updates:  Paid parking rate adjustments coming June 1 to improve access to Seattle restaurants, cafes, stores, and other businesses. On-street parking & curbspace changes coming to Uptown. Uptown community informs new plan to prioritize on-street parking for neighborhood businesses and residents and encourage transit use, biking and walking to… [ Keep reading ]

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We’re proactively managing our assets to maximize our investment & keep you moving safely

May 26, 2021

Summary  Seattle is a vibrant and growing community. As more people move to the city there is higher demand for – and on – our transportation infrastructure.  With proactive asset management, we invest in, maintain, and preserve our transportation assets.    Investing proactively means we do more to preserve our assets by making… [ Keep reading ]

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A Roadside Chat with SDOT Transportation Planner, Pauh Wang

May 25, 2021

When Pauh has a hobby, he’s all in at 110%. Growing up, Pauh’s hobby was mastering the violin. Then, in his twenties and thirties, it became bicycle racing. Starting in his late thirties through the present, he got into photography and taking his kids on outdoor adventures. Pauh’s bicycle was… [ Keep reading ]

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Paid parking rate adjustments coming June 1 to improve access to Seattle restaurants, cafes, stores, and other businesses

May 25, 2021

Other curbspace and parking updates: On-street parking & curbspace changes coming to Uptown. Uptown community informs new plan to prioritize on-street parking for neighborhood businesses and residents and encourage transit use, biking and walking to Climate Pledge Arena events Northgate and U District surveys. Share your feedback on our proposed curbspace… [ Keep reading ]

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