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President Biden’s trip to Seattle will have a big impact on travel in the Puget Sound region. Travelers can expect delays and some detours in Seattle over the coming days. Learn more and plan ahead before you travel.

April 21, 2022

During presidential visits, the U.S. Secret Service has authority to provide security, including requiring intermittent closures of freeways and streets. The flow of buses and cars in downtown Seattle and around the region will be disrupted. While President Biden’s exact travel routes and timing are not published in advance, travelers… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: SDOT, Traffic and Construction, Transit, Travel AdvisoryTagged With: advisory, closures, expect delays, plan ahead, presidential visit, resources, transit, travel

Transit support available now for people who live or work in West Seattle, South Park, or Georgetown – join us to #FlipYourTrip!

January 26, 2022

The Flip Your Trip West Seattle program has been working with communities in West Seattle, South Park, and Georgetown to provide transportation support during the West Seattle Bridge repairs. Along with our charismatic SpokesSalmon Sal, our team has been helping people who live or work in these neighborhoods to find… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Busses, Community Involvement, Light Rail, SDOT, Transit, Water Taxi, West Seattle BridgeTagged With: bus, Flip Your Trip, Free Trips, Georgetown, light rail, resources, Sign Up Bonus, South Park, transit, water taxi, webinar, West Seattle

Snow storm update: Where we stand as we head into the New Year weekend, plus a few important safety reminders

December 30, 2021

Since snow first arrived to the Seattle area over the December 25-26 weekend, our crews have been working tirelessly to help clear roads across the city and provide reliable access routes for transit and emergency services as part of our winter weather response plan. When another round of snow fell… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Biking, Busses, Community Involvement, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, Transit, Travel Advisory, Winter WeatherTagged With: community involvement, essential travel, ice, reminders, resources, safety, snow, snow storm, status update, winter weather

Updated 1/4/2022: Winter weather status – How we’re responding to snow and ice, and resources to stay informed

December 23, 2021

Latest Update: 1/4/2022, 12:55 PM Weather Update: We continue to see winter weather in Seattle. Temperatures are low and fluctuating above and below freezing, creating ice on streets and sidewalks across the city as snow melts and then potentially turns into black ice. The National Weather Service website has the… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Busses, Community Involvement, Safety, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, Transit, Travel Advisory, Winter WeatherTagged With: forecast, get ready, Holidays, prepare, reminders, resources, safety, snow, snow plow, winter weather

We’re conducting a snow plow test run this week. Here’s how you can help us prepare for winter snow storms.

December 8, 2021

We are ready to respond to winter storms. On Thursday, December 9, we will hold a snow plow training exercise to test equipment and ensure that snow plow drivers are familiar with their routes. This training exercise is one example of the work that occurs year-round to prepare for winter… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Community Involvement, Safety, SDOT, Transit, Winter WeatherTagged With: getting ready, neighbors, preparation, resources, snow plows, snow response, winter weather

The leaves are falling and autumn is officially here! It’s time to clear our sidewalks and start preparing for winter weather

October 15, 2021

낙엽이 떨어지는 계절, 공식적인 가을이 되었습니다! 이제는 보도를 정리하고 겨울 날씨에 대비할 때입니다. 落葉紛飛，秋天如期而至！是清理我們的人行道並開始為冬季天氣做準備的時候了 Caleemaha ayaa dhacaya oo dayrta ayaa si rasmi ah halkan u joogta! Waxaa la joogaa waqtigii aan nadiifin lahayn waddooyinkeena oo aan bilaabi lahayn u diyaargarowga cimilada jiilaalka Lá đã rụng vậy là mùa thu chính… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Community Involvement, General, Pedestrians, Safety, SDOT, Trees and Vegetation, Winter WeatherTagged With: Autumn, Fall, get ready, gutters, leaves, preparing, resources, safety, seasons, sidewalks, weather, winter

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President Biden’s trip to Seattle will have a big impact on travel in the Puget Sound region. Travelers can expect delays and some detours in Seattle over the coming days. Learn more and plan ahead before you travel.

Snow storm update: Where we stand as we head into the New Year weekend, plus a few important safety reminders

Updated 1/4/2022: Winter weather status – How we’re responding to snow and ice, and resources to stay informed

We’re conducting a snow plow test run this week. Here’s how you can help us prepare for winter snow storms.

The leaves are falling and autumn is officially here! It’s time to clear our sidewalks and start preparing for winter weather

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