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Roadside Chat: How City of Seattle employees are commuting to work during Revive I-5 and a busy 2026

Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read This is a big year for Seattle, between ongoing Revive I-5 construction on the Ship Canal Bridge, major events like the FIFA World Cup this summer, and work on city streets. We know travel can be challenging, especially when major routes like I-5… [ Keep reading ]

Take transit to Sunday’s Seahawks game or watch parties around Seattle

Blog stats: 350 words | 2-minute read Twelves, it all comes down to Sunday as the Hawks take on the L.A. Rams at Lumen Field, with a trip to Super Bowl LX on the line. Kickoff is at 3:30 PM. Public transit is a great way to get to the… [ Keep reading ]

Connecting Lake City to Light Rail | SEATTLE TRANSIT MEASURE

Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read Good news for Lake City! New transportation connections are coming your way next year. King County Metro will launch the new Route 77, giving North Seattle residents a more direct link to Sound Transit’s new Pinehurst Station (scheduled to open in 2026) and… [ Keep reading ]

3 new light rail stations will connect you to Seattle starting this weekend! Enjoy the ride from Federal Way, Star Lake, or Kent Des Moines.

Blog stats: 250 words | 2-minute read Seattle, get ready! Sound Transit, the transportation agency that manages the Link light rail system, is opening three new 1 Line stations in the greater Seattle area on Saturday, December 6. While the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) does not operate the light… [ Keep reading ]

Extended Rainier Ave Bus Lane Offers a Seamless, More Reliable Trip for Thousands of Daily Riders | SEATTLE TRANSIT MEASURE

Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Attention, all Route 7 riders. We’re now arriving at the next stop of our citywide investment in transit: completion of the Rainier Ave S Bus Lane project! In this second phase, we extended the red northbound bus-only lane from S Walden St… [ Keep reading ]

Fall is here, so keep these seasonal travel tips near

Blog stats: 550 words | 3-minute read Fall is a time we can all enjoy, from hot bowls of soup to cozy sweaters to getting out those spooky Halloween decorations. It’s also when the weather changes and you can expect to see shorter days with less daylight, increased rain, and… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle receives national award for serving low-income residents’ transportation needs at a citywide scale | SEATTLE TRANSIT MEASURE 

SDOT’s Seattle Housing Authority Transit Pass Program receives major award for community impact from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: Thanks to the voter-approved Seattle Transit Measure, we’ve partnered with the Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) to provide free ORCA cards… [ Keep reading ]

Thousands of additional bus trips, millions of dollars invested, greater access to transit, and more in 2024 thanks to the voter-approved Seattle Transit Measure  

Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read Summary:  In 2024, the voter-approved Seattle Transit Measure invested in Seattle’s local transit network to make public transportation better, more reliable, and more accessible for everyone in our city. The Seattle Transit Measure (STM) represents a vital investment in our city’s public transportation… [ Keep reading ]

Complete! North Beacon Hill bike & pedestrian upgrades make travel smoother & safer for all | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 600 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: We’re excited to announce the completion of the Beacon Ave & 15th Ave Safety Project. As one of several important projects reaching completion this summer and fall, it’s part of an ever-growing network of safer, more comfortable connections, particularly in South Seattle…. [ Keep reading ]

We’re providing free ORCA cards to eligible preschool families this school year, in partnership with Seattle’s Department of Education and Early Learning | SEATTLE TRANSIT MEASURE

Blog stats: 1,100 words | 5-minute read Summary: Getting to and from preschool is more accessible for lower-income Seattle Preschool Program families, thanks to free ORCA cards funded by the voter-approved Seattle Transit Measure. SDOT and DEEL are partnering for a third year to provide eligible Seattle Preschool Program families… [ Keep reading ]