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Safer connections to Rainier Beach schools now open along S Henderson St

Blog stats: 650 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: Overview S Henderson St is a major gateway to schools and community destinations in the heart of Rainier Beach. Students, parents, teachers, and staff rely on it to get to schools in the area every day. This includes Rainier Beach High School,… [ Keep reading ]

Beacon Hill travel safety work is restarting – preview early designs and add your voice

Blog stats: 750 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Overview Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood is a unique, culturally diverse community home to schools, parks, transit hubs, business districts, and residential streets. Nearby schools include Mercer International Middle School (attended by around 850 students) and Aki Kurose Middle School (around 900 students… [ Keep reading ]

We worked through the summer to keep you moving this fall (and beyond!)

Blog stats: 1,600 words | 8-minute read This summer was a busy, record-setting time for Seattle’s transportation system, including six FIFA World Cup matches with hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world, alongside many exciting seasonal celebrations, concerts, and other events. We also saw new all-time highs for… [ Keep reading ]

New 24/7 speed safety cameras will enforce traffic laws on Rainier Ave, E Marginal Way, and Sand Point Way

Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read Summary: Everyone needs to get around safely, and we are committed to our goal of ending deadly crashes and serious injuries in Seattle. As we work to accelerate traffic safety projects throughout the city, we’re moving forward with new 24/7 speed safety cameras… [ Keep reading ]

Safer streets are coming to Maple Leaf and Northgate | LEVY FUNDED

Roosevelt Way NE and Pinehurst Way NE connect homes, schools, parks, businesses, and transit across north Seattle. But today, this wide street can be uncomfortable to cross. Driving speeds are high, comfortable crossing can be far apart, and too many crashes have injured people walking and biking. That matters especially… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Katie Wilson releases Seattle Transit Measure renewal

New proposal will boost transit service with 100,000 more trips a year and double the number of free ORCA passes. Mayor Katie B. Wilson unveiled her latest effort today to increase transit service for Seattleites with a renewal of the Seattle Transit Measure. If approved by the City Council and… [ Keep reading ]

SDOT’s updated approach to bike and scooter share safety

Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read At-a-glance Seattle’s shared bike and scooter program gives people a convenient and sustainable way to get around Seattle. To improve the program, SDOT has adjusted permit requirements to help enhance safety and address concerns about people riding and parking devices where they are not allowed. These new requirements for bike and scooter share companies will be bolstered by an ongoing… [ 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 ]

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 rendering shows what Pike Place Market could look like by FIFA Men’s World Cup

Editor’s note: Temporary movable barriers were added in May and now we would like to know what you think. Take our survey by June 30. Building on a successful pilot launched in 2025 which added moveable barriers to limit passenger vehicle traffic in the market, the City of Seattle is considering… [ Keep reading ]