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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

August 29, 2025

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 ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Community Involvement, Funding & Levies, SDOT, TransitTagged With: , , , , , , , , ,

Concerned about Route 8? Here’s our approach to supporting reliable travel

August 28, 2025

Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read Safe, reliable, and sustainable travel is a goal we all share, and making the Route 8 more reliable remains a top priority for us. We are working to develop solutions that ensure the entire street network remains operational, including for buses, freight, service… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: 2024 Seattle Transportation Levy, Busses, Community Involvement, Funding & Levies, SDOT, Transit, Travel AdvisoryTagged With: , , , , , , , ,

Travel tips for August 14 – September 3: planned construction, sports, & community events, including WSDOT’s Revive I-5 northbound closure this weekend

August 14, 2025

Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read    At-a-glance:    SDOT construction, street closures, and travel impacts    Please note: our construction projects take place throughout Seattle. To stay informed about projects near you, subscribe to our email updates. Select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested in.    RapidRide… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Community Involvement, General, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, Transit, Travel AdvisoryTagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Big Improvements at 3rd Ave in Downtown Seattle | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK 

July 28, 2025

Blog stats: 900 words | 5-minute read At-a-glance: 3rd Ave S & Yesler Way Safety Improvements We completed the 3rd Ave and Yesler Pedestrian and Bike Safety Improvements project in April. The changes we made will make buses run more reliably and efficiently and the streets will be safer and… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Accessibility, Biking, Busses, Community Involvement, Funding & Levies, Pedestrians, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, TransitTagged With: , , , , , , , , , , ,

It’s a big weekend of Seattle events! Here’s what to know and how to get there.

July 24, 2025

Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read At-a-glance: Before we dive into specific events, here’s a quick video to help you find Seattle’s many transit options. Transit is a reliable, easier way to get to these events. Biking, scooting, walking, and rolling are great options too, depending on your specific… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Bikeshare, Biking, Busses, Community Involvement, Ferries, Light Rail, Pedestrians, Rideshare, Scooters, SDOT, Streetcar, Traffic and Construction, Transit, Travel Advisory, Water TaxiTagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Revive I-5 construction is here – what to expect and how to travel in Seattle

July 18, 2025

Blog stats: 550 words | 3-minute read At-a-glance: Revive I-5 construction – what to expect Stay informed: This essential preservation work helps extend the life of the Ship Canal Bridge and prevent emergency repairs in the future. Flip Your Trip & keep Seattle moving Big events and major construction are… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: SDOT, Traffic and Construction, Travel AdvisoryTagged With: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Seattle’s Aurora Avenue N Gets 24/7 Bus Lanes, Giving Nearly 14,000 Daily Riders Better Service

July 17, 2025

Thanks to voter-approved funding through the Seattle Transportation Levy and Seattle Transit Measure, buses will run more smoothly during Revive I-5, other summer construction, and beyond, improving the citywide transit network and keeping people moving. Blog stats: 1300 words; 7-minute read We’ve completed major improvements along Aurora Avenue N in… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: 2024 Seattle Transportation Levy, Busses, Funding & Levies, Light Rail, SDOT, TransitTagged With: , , , , , , , ,

Travel tips for July 17 – 30: planned construction, sports, & community events

July 17, 2025

Blog stats: 1,600 words | 8-minute read     At-a-glance:   SDOT construction, street closures, and travel impacts Please note: our construction projects take place throughout Seattle. To stay informed about projects near you, subscribe to our email updates. Select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested in.    Route… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Busses, Community Involvement, Funding & Levies, General, Light Rail, SDOT, Traffic and Construction, Transit, Travel AdvisoryTagged With: , , , , , , , , ,

Earn free bike, scooter, and transit rides this summer!

June 9, 2025

The popular “Bike and Scoot to Transit” program is back this summer and is even better than in previous years. This program lets people earn free bike, scooter, and transit trips while they commute and explore our region. This summer, “Bike and Scoot to Transit” has been expanded to include… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Bikeshare, Biking, Busses, Light Rail, News Releases, Scooters, SDOT, TransitTagged With: , , , , , , , ,

Seattle – Get ready for big summer fun and construction – it’s time to Flip Your Trip!

June 2, 2025

Blog stats: 400 words | 2-minute read Seattle’s summer is action-packed. And so are the roads. By adapting your everyday travel to include riding transit, carpooling, biking, or walking, you can make every trip a new adventure and not miss the fun! Between FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ matches welcoming… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Biking, Busses, Community Involvement, Ferries, General, Light Rail, Pedestrians, Rideshare, Scooters, SDOT, Streetcar, Traffic and Construction, Transit, Travel Advisory, Water TaxiTagged With: , , , , , , , ,