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We’re launching the eBroomer Pilot Program – our first test project to replace carbon emitting vehicle fleet with zero-emissions alternatives.  

September 11, 2023

Blog stats: 900 words | 6-minute read Digest: We’re launching the eBroomer Pilot Program – our first demonstration project to test the durability and feasibility of replacing SDOT’s carbon emitting fleet of vehicles with zero-emissions alternatives. In June 2023, we tested the eSwingo 200+, a fully electric compact sweeper by… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, SDOTTagged With: , ,

New protected bike lane and street paving coming to the Roosevelt neighborhood! | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK 

September 8, 2023

At a Glance Thank you, Seattle! The Levy to Move Seattle, approved by voters in 2015, is helping to fund this important safety project.  We’ve completed the final design of the 11th Ave NE & 12th Ave NE Paving & Safety Project! We are adding to our citywide bicycle network;… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Vision ZeroTagged With: , ,

Back to School 2023: Prepare for another year of walking, biking, and rolling with Safe Routes to School!

September 5, 2023

Blog Stats: 1,300 words | 7-minute read At-a-Glance: Over the last year, we’ve been expanding the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program in Seattle and making important safety upgrades around schools to ensure our youngest community members feel safe walking, rolling and playing in their neighborhoods. We have been so… [ Keep reading ]

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Beyoncé, Mariners Baseball, Construction & More: What’s Happening in Seattle September 1–17

September 1, 2023

The first half of September this year is huge for music, arts, food, and sports! With so much happening around the city, take this as your guide to getting around Seattle with construction, road closures, and end-of-summer events. At-a-Glance: Click on the links below to read more! Top Events September 1: Waterfront… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Bikeshare, Biking, Busses, Community Involvement, Light Rail, Pedestrians, Scooters, Streetcar, Traffic and Construction, Transit, Travel AdvisoryTagged With: , ,

Planning is underway for new, safer streets to walk, bike, and bus to future Link station at NE 130th St and I-5

August 31, 2023

Blog Stats: 1,100 words| 6-minute read At-a-Glance: Improvements are coming to the Pinehurst and Lake City neighborhoods! With the scheduled opening of Sound Transit’s NE 130th St Infill Station in 2026, we’re looking ahead to necessary bike, transit, and pedestrian enhancements along NE 130th St, Roosevelt Way NE, and NE… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Busses, Community Involvement, Funding & Levies, General, Light Rail, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Transit

Vision Zero | We’re accelerating Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) signal rollout throughout the city

August 31, 2023

At-a-glance Failure to yield to pedestrians is one of the leading causes of crashes in Seattle. At traffic signals, incidents involving vehicle drivers turning account for 35 percent of all pedestrian-involved crashes citywide. Earlier this year, we published a top-to bottom review of our Vision Zero initiative, which aims to… [ Keep reading ]

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New protected bike lane installation on Eastlake Ave E in South Lake Union between E Galer St and E Roy St starts this weekend | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK 

August 25, 2023

At-a-glance: We’re excited to start installation on the north segment of the Eastlake Layover Facility Mobility Improvements project – as soon as Saturday! This work will install protection for existing bike lanes on Eastlake Ave E between Roy St and Fairview Ave N in South Lake Union. Project Area: North… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Move SeattleTagged With: , ,

Seattle Transportation Plan | The draft Seattle Transportation Plan is ready for your review!  

August 24, 2023

Summary We have used what we have heard from you and your neighbors over the past 18 months to develop the DRAFT Seattle Transportation Plan (STP). We wanted to hear from all community members, especially those who haven’t been heard before, to create a transportation plan that reflects everyone’s needs…. [ Keep reading ]

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New, permanent Healthy Streets locations coming to Seattle!

August 22, 2023

Editor’s note (August 22, 2023): We originally published this blog post on October 12, 2022, and have updated it since then with the latest information. Please note: you can click on the links below to jump down to any section: We are making 6 new Healthy Streets locations permanent! … [ Keep reading ]

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A new, community-requested public space is coming to Belltown!

August 18, 2023

Blog Stats: 700 words | 4-minute read At-a-Glance: Thanks to input from the Belltown community, we are in the final stages of construction for the 1st & Battery Portal Porch! This outdoor, public space is intended to be a gathering place for anyone to relax and enjoy views of Elliot… [ Keep reading ]

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