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 ]
Blog stats: 800 words | 4-minute read At-a-Glance: Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year! It brings together families, friends, and neighbors through creative costumes, festive home décor, and impressive pumpkin carvings. To help you enjoy the Halloween spirit, we’re providing a Trick-or-Streets promotion between October 21… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read At-a-glance: Key focus areas: six unique modules As part of their Orientation, we helped prepare youth participants on the role and scope of SDOT’s work as a municipal transportation agency. This includes resources like our Transportation Equity Framework, which is the department’s roadmap to… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
Blog stats: 2,000 words | 10-minute read At-a-glance: More students get to school by walking, biking, or school busing than driving In Seattle, about 1 in 3 elementary students walk or bike to get to school and more than half of students get to school in a way other than… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 1,400 words | 7-minute read As the summer season draws to a close, now is the perfect time to enjoy a major league sports game, concert, or neighborhood festival in Seattle. This blog will help you get to your next event with a mix of easy-to-use transit options…. [ Keep reading ]
Updated May 19, 2026 Summary: See more information about a specific board or committee using one of the ‘drop down’ links below: Promoting Diversity The City of Seattle is committed to promoting diversity in the city’s boards and commissions. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC)… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read 2025 was another major year for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) as we served your everyday travel needs while working to maintain and modernize our city streets, sidewalks, bridges, and more. Meanwhile, we’re gearing up for another huge year in 2026, as… [ Keep reading ]
Thank you, City Council and Mayor Harrell, for continued funding dedicated to travel safety and mobility initiatives as we head into a big year Blog stats: 350 words | 2-minute read Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has signed the City of Seattle’s 2026 budget into law. The budget was passed unanimously… [ Keep reading ]
