Blog stats: 1,600 words | 8-minute read Alongside Mayor Katie Wilson and City leadership, everyone here at the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is grateful to voters for once again showing their strong support for transit by renewing the Seattle Transit Measure. Last week, Seattleites demonstrated their continued commitment to… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read To celebrate Seattle Forest Week (November 7-15), we’re highlighting SDOT’s ongoing work to help grow and take care of Seattle’s urban forest, in close partnership with other City of Seattle Departments including the Office of Sustainability & Environment, Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle City… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 800 words | 5-minute read Quick link: Jump down to additional winter weather resources on the web. We are prepared to respond to winter storms. This week on November 2 and 3, we’re conducting a snow plow training exercise to test equipment and ensure our snow plow drivers are… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 1,100 words | 6-minute read The City of Seattle has been selected for a $9.7 million ‘Safe Streets and Roads for All’ federal grant. Awarded by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), this grant will fund pavement upgrades to prevent people from skidding off the road while… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 450 words | 2-minute read Fall is a fun, festive, time full of traditions like steamy soups and ciders, pumpkin patches, apple picking, and elaborate Halloween costumes. It’s also when the weather starts to change and you can expect to see shorter days with less daylight, increased rain,… [ Keep reading ]
Partnership with Seattle City Light will provide up to 200 new curbside charging stations by 2030, ensuring greater access to reliable, climate-friendly travel options, with funding from the voter-approved Seattle Transportation Levy Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read At-a-glance: As electric vehicle prices continue to fall and gas prices… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
Blog stats 1,000 words | 5-minute read Summary: The bustling West Seattle Junction and Upper Queen Anne neighborhoods are home to two of Seattle’s most beloved business districts with one-of-a-kind restaurants, bars, shops, and destinations. But too often, street parking is hard to find, delivery drivers can’t locate a place… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced the 2027-2028 Proposed Budget, which focuses on responsible fiscal management of public funds and delivering a safe, affordable, and inclusive city for all Seattle residents. The Proposed Budget funds the ongoing work of the Seattle Department of… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
