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Ballard Bridge weekend closures, upgrades resume this spring

Blog stats: 950 words | 5-minute read Click here to read this blog post in English. This blog post is available in multiple languages. Use the links below to visit these translated versions: At a glance: We need to close the Ballard Bridge over several weekends this spring to finish… [ Keep reading ]

Dr. Jose Rizal Bridge painting project preserves a timeless connection in Seattle for years to come

Blog stats: 850 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Why the project is needed We’re repainting the historic Dr. Jose Rizal Bridge between Chinatown-International District and Beacon Hill to ensure it stays strong and safe for generations. Regular maintenance, like repainting, prevents rust from building up and corroding the steel, keeping… [ Keep reading ]

Street parking rate update takes effect March 10; most rates will stay the same or decrease

Blog stats: 750 words | 4-minute read At-a-Glance: On Monday, March 10, new street parking rates will take effect in Seattle. We set parking rates by comparing recent data from each paid parking area in the city with our performance metric targets for parking occupancy. For each block, we aim… [ Keep reading ]

Welcoming Adiam Emery as SDOT’s Interim Director!

Blog stats: 1,100 words | 5-minute read Adiam Emery stepped into her new role as Interim Director of the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) on February 4, bringing over 30 years of experience and a deep commitment to a safe, reliable, and equitable transportation system. No stranger to SDOT, Adiam… [ Keep reading ]

Music Venue Zone program supports reliable parking & loading for musicians & venues in Seattle – apply today

Blog stats: 350 words | 2-minute read Last fall, Mayor Harrell signed legislation to provide reliable parking and loading space for local and touring musicians and their crews at live music venues in Seattle. The new Music Venue Zone program launches today, and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is… [ Keep reading ]

SDOT Kicks Off Construction of Alaskan Way Safety Project

Project Will Enhance Safety and Accessibility on Seattle’s Waterfront Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read We have started construction on the Alaskan Way Safety Project, a collaborative partnership with the Port of Seattle and Cascade Bicycle Club. Construction started on December 2, with completion expected in summer 2025. The… [ Keep reading ]

Waterfront Seattle | Waterfront bike improvements making progress

Blog stats: 600 words | 3-minute read Read our blog post about several projects around Seattle’s central waterfront. Editor’s Note: This is a blog post from the Waterfront Seattle Program. The Waterfront Seattle Program is a collaboration between the Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects and other Seattle departments including the Mayor’s… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell’s One Seattle Budget proposal would double school safety zone cameras to support safer travel for Seattle students

Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read With the new school year underway, we’re continuing our work to support safe travel for Seattle’s students of all ages. In September, Mayor Harrell announced the One Seattle Budget Proposal for the next two years. This proposal includes funding to install traffic safety… [ Keep reading ]

Marvelous Murals in the City: Take a Self-Guided Walking Tour or Join the Belltown Art Walk on September 13

Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Mural enthusiasts, this is your time – come down to Belltown and enjoy some of Seattle’s newest and finest public art in the heart of the city. Here’s how you can participate. Attend the Belltown Art Walk on September 13 Taking place… [ Keep reading ]

Ballard Ave Café Street refinements coming soon to support community gathering, business access, and comfortable travel 

Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: Over the past few months, we’ve worked with local businesses and project partners to refine designs along Ballard Ave NW. This input helped us develop the design for the final phase of interim refinements of the street design, which includes: What you… [ Keep reading ]