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Mayor Bruce Harrell Signs Legislation Sending Transportation Levy to Seattle Voters

Levy will build sidewalks, pave streets, repair bridges, and improve transit for a safe, reliable, and connected Seattle Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed into law the legislation that will place the Transportation Levy on Seattle voters’ ballots in November 2024. The legislation was unanimously approved in a 9-0 vote by… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for June 18-July 2: construction, sports, community events, Juneteenth, and Pride Weekend

Blog stats: 1,200 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: SDOT construction, 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. You can select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most… [ Keep reading ]

Progress on Transit Upgrades, Paving, Safer Bike Connections in South Seattle, Bridge Strengthening, and More | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 2,400 words | 12-minute read At-a-glance: This blog post highlights various projects moving into construction. It is not a comprehensive list of all current or upcoming SDOT projects. 1) Georgetown to Downtown Safety Project A new connection will complete the north-south bike trail system between Seattle and South… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Proposes $1.35B Transportation Levy for Safe, Reliable, and Connected Seattle

Blog stats: 2,200 words | 11-minute read At-a-glance: Proposed funding would invest in maintenance and modernization of public infrastructure Seattle’s transportation system is critical to a thriving city that connects people to places and opportunities. Our current transportation levy provides roughly 30% of SDOT’s annual budget and expires this year…. [ Keep reading ]

Best of the Year | SDOT’s 2023 Highlights!

Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read 2023 was another major year for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and our work to keep Seattle moving forward. Our theme for the year was “Delivery: fast and flavorful, in concert with our values.” We focused on accelerating projects to provide more… [ Keep reading ]

Major projects move a step closer to construction: Route 40 upgrades for 7,500+ daily riders, Ravenna area paving & safety, bridge seismic strengthening, Safe Routes to School, and more! | LEVY DOLLARS AT WORK

Blog stats: 1,500 words | 7-minute read At-a-glance: 1) Route 40 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor project Reducing transit travel times, improving transit reliability, and increasing safety and transit access along the Route 40 corridor, from Northgate to Pioneer Square Status: Key features include: You can find more information on our website… [ Keep reading ]

Close your street to celebrate Halloween with Trick or Streets

Show off your best costume no matter your age and close your street for Trick or Streets! Please note: this blog post is available in additional languages via the links below, including Amharic, Spanish, Korean, Somali, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and Chinese (Traditional). We encourage anyone who is interested to apply for this… [ Keep reading ]

We’re installing 2-hour paid parking on 15th Ave E in Capitol Hill, from E Denny Way to E Mercer Street

Blog Stats: 750 words | 4-minute read On Tuesday, October 10th, we’ll begin installing 2-hour paid parking on and around 15th Ave E from E Denny Way to E Mercer St, as well as on the west side of 16th Ave E from E Denny Way to E Thomas St…. [ Keep reading ]

More street improvements are coming to the Ballard Ave Café Street in October!

Blog stats: 1,450 words | 8-minute read Editor’s Note: this blog post was originally published on July 5, 2023 and has been updated since with the latest project information. At-a-glance Earlier this summer, we outlined the next phase of interim refinements to the Ballard Ave Café Street. Read more below to… [ Keep reading ]

Planning is underway for new, safer streets to walk, bike, and bus to future Link station at NE 130th St and I-5

Blog Stats: 1,100 words| 6-minute read At-a-Glance: Improvements are coming to the Pinehurst and Lake City neighborhoods! With the scheduled opening of Sound Transit’s NE 130th St Infill Station in 2026, we’re looking ahead to necessary bike, transit, and pedestrian enhancements along NE 130th St, Roosevelt Way NE, and NE… [ Keep reading ]