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Georgetown to South Park Connection project breaks ground, expands protected bike & scooter route through Georgetown | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

November 22, 2024

Blog stats: 1,600 words | 8-minute read At-a-glance: Construction has officially begun on the Georgetown to South Park Connection project. We’re building a better connection for people biking, scooting, walking, and rolling between the central areas of South Park and Georgetown. The neighborhoods are next to each other but it’s… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Biking, Community Involvement, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, SDOT, Traffic and ConstructionTagged With: Community, connection, Construction, Georgetown, groundbreaking, off-leash area, project, South Park

Reporting bike facility maintenance issues is now easier than ever with Seattle’s Find It, Fix It app

November 20, 2024

Blog stats: 1,300 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: The Seattle Department of Transportation is making it even easier for Seattle cyclists to enjoy safe, smooth rides around the city. We’re excited to introduce the new Bike Facility Maintenance category on the Find It, Fix It app – a powerful tool… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Biking, Community Involvement, SDOT, Staff HighlightsTagged With: app, bike facilities, bike maintenance, city of seattle, Community, Find It Fix It, issues, maintenance, reporting, SDOT

Play Street event fosters fun, laughter, and social connection for older adults in South Park

September 26, 2024

Blog stats: 400 words | 2-minute read On September 24, we hosted a Play Streets community event in South Park geared toward older adults, in partnership with the Seattle Public Library and South Park Senior Center. The event featured games, chair yoga, salsa dancing, food and refreshments, and even a… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Community Involvement, SDOTTagged With: Community, Connections, Event, fun, Play Streets, social, South Park, street closure

Bring Trick-or-Streets to Your Block – Apply Before October 21

September 20, 2024

Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year! It brings together families, friends, and neighbors through creative costumes, festive home décor, and impressive pumpkin carvings. In the spirit of Halloween, we’re providing a Trick-or-Streets promotion between October 25 and November… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Community Involvement, General, Permits, SDOTTagged With: Celebrate, Community, dia de muertos, Events, halloween, permit, street closure, Trick or Streets

RapidRide G Line Construction Complete – Bus Service Begins September 14 on a Transformed Madison Street

August 29, 2024

Blog stats: 2,000 words | 10-minute read At-a-glance: The RapidRide G Line – Madison St Project is one of our largest and most complex capital projects to date. It transformed Madison St to shift First Hill and Capitol Hill’s main street from moving as many cars as possible to moving… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Busses, Community Involvement, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, News Releases, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Signals, Traffic and Construction, TransitTagged With: bus, bus rapid transit, bus service, Community, complete, Construction, madison st, milestone, partnerships, project, rapidride g line, ribbon-cutting, travel

Travel Tips for July 31-August 13: Construction, Major League Sports, and Community Events, including Seafair Weekend

July 31, 2024

Blog stats: 2,500 words | 12-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. You can select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Busses, Light Rail, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, Transit, Travel AdvisoryTagged With: Community, Construction, summer travel, Summer travel blog, Travel Advisory

We’ve Completed the MLK Jr Way Safety Project, Providing Safer Travel in Mount Baker, Judkins Park, and Nearby Communities | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

July 30, 2024

Blog stats: 850 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Here are some top examples of the enhancements we recently completed that will make trips safer, smoother, and more reliable, particularly for people walking, biking, and rolling in the project area. Rainier Ave S and MLK Jr Way S intersection – pedestrian… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Biking, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Signals, Vision ZeroTagged With: Community, complete, Levy to Move Seattle, milestone, MLK, project, safety

Travel tips for July 3-17: construction, sports, community events and the 4th of July

July 3, 2024

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. You can select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Busses, Community Involvement, Light Rail, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, Transit, Travel AdvisoryTagged With: Community, community events, sports, Street Use, Summer, summer blog, Traffic Advisory, transit

New drawings illustrate potential ideas for Aurora Ave N as we continue building safety upgrades in 2024 | Take our survey by April 5

March 6, 2024

Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read At-a-Glance: Aurora Ave N is one of Seattle’s busiest streets connecting many neighborhoods, businesses, and travelers every day. We are sharing several conceptual ideas to help envision potential future improvements along Aurora Ave N. These early sketches would require additional outreach, design, and… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Busses, Community Involvement, News Releases, Safety, SDOT, Transit, Vision ZeroTagged With: Aurora Ave N, aurora ave project, Community, drawings, ideas, plans, safety, Survey

New public artwork just landed in Highland Park | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

November 9, 2023

Blog stats: 750 words | 4-minute read Quick links: Overview: Where’s the Party art installation In 2022, a community selection panel chose artist Matthew Mazzotta to create a new work of art as part of the Highland Park Way SW and SW Holden St Safety Improvements Project. Today, in collaboration… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Community Involvement, Funding & Levies, Move Seattle, SDOTTagged With: celebration, Community, Highland Park, installation, Levy to Move Seattle, project, public art

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