Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 16/10/2026How should we manage street parking in the City's busiest areas? Street space is limited and valuable. That's why we use performance-based pricing. By charging to park at the busiest locations during the busiest times, drivers can find a parking spot when they need it. 6655 65
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 14/10/20262nd Ave bike lane users: expect closures tomorrow (Thursday, October 15) as we do maintenance work. Where: 2nd Ave bike lanes, between Pike St and Yesler Way When: starting at 9 AM Consider detouring around the work by using the 4th Ave bike lanes. 4226 22
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 13/10/2026Over the next few years, SDOT and Seattle City Light will install around 200 new curbside EV chargers across Seattle. We're now accepting applications. Get details and apply here: sdotblog.seattle.gov/2026/10/13/sea… 3298 29
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 13/10/2026Levy Oversight Committee members monitor how Seattle Transportation Levy funds are spent and ensure the funds are used as promised to Seattle voters. They work with the Mayor’s Office, City Council, and SDOT staff to ensure transparency and accountability. www.seattle.gov/transportati... 181 8
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 13/10/2026Last week, the Seattle Transportation Levy Oversight Committee toured the CID & downtown to see and discuss investments funded by the People Streets and Public Spaces Program. This included new pedestrian lighting projects in the CID and Little Saigon, alley activation projects, and more. 2393 39
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 13/10/2026You'll also see new pedestrian islands, daylighting, and a new bike corral here in the near future. seattle.gov/transportati... 080 8
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 09/10/2026Join the Low Pollution Neighborhoods program to help Lake City reduce pollution and create healthier ways to move through the neighborhood. Join us on 10/13 anytime between 5-8 PM at Elliot Bay Brewing (12537 Lake City Way NE). Free food included! 0154 15
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 09/10/2026LIGHT RAIL TO BALLARD: Community Forum on Monday, October 19 from 6-8 PM at the Nordic Museum. Sound Transit will share updates about timelines, cost reductions, and what happens next. You’ll be able to ask questions and share your thoughts. Details: www.soundtransit.org/get-to-know-... 0155 15
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 07/10/2026RapidRide J update: we're installing new bus stations in the U-District and along Eastlake Ave E - a major milestone. Lighting, benches, real-time arrival signs, and more will be added in the near future. Get construction details: www.seattle.gov/transportati... 3463 46
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 06/10/2026Applications are now open to join SDOT's Transportation Equity Workgroup for the 2027-2029 term. Apply your experiences and professional knowledge. Serve as a community steward of SDOT’s Transportation Equity Framework. Serving on the Transportation Equity Workgroup is a paid opportunity. 131 3
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 02/10/2026We're working with South Park for cleaner air and easier ways to reach parks, schools, and businesses. Join us on 10/6, anytime between 5-8 PM, at South Park Community Center (8319 8th Ave S). Help design better ways to walk, roll, and take transit. Free food included! 0122 12
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 02/10/2026The Aurora Ave Project's Community Advisory Group will review future design concepts for the street. This week, the diverse group rode the E Line to tour the area and inform their decisions. Details: www.seattle.gov/transportation/proj… 0120 12
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 01/10/2026Halloween is coming. You don’t have to go to a “trunk-or-treat” event in Seattle! You can close your neighborhood street to through-traffic – for free! Trick-or-Streets permits are free and easy to get. Join here: seattle.gov/transportation/trick-or-streets 11674160 674
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 01/10/2026No, we're installing a full traffic signal, marked crosswalks, median islands, and other details to make it more comfortable to cross Aurora Ave here. Details are in this blog post: sdotblog.seattle.gov/2026/04/16/a... 051 5
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 01/10/2026Street parking in the West Seattle Junction neighborhood is 85%+ full nearly all day. We’re proposing solutions to help people visit and enjoy the Junction. Details on our blog: sdotblog.seattle.gov/2026/09/30/mak… 9301 30
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 27/09/2026Join us today to help shape streets, support local businesses, & pilot new innovations in Capitol Hill! Where: Cathy Hillenbrand Community Room, 10th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102 When: Anytime between 1-4pm FREE food! Registration optional RSVP: seattle.gov/transportation/low-pollution-neighborhoods 0103 10
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 25/09/2026Sound Transit’s new Pinehurst light rail station opens on September 30! We’ve been building more sidewalks, new protected bike lanes, and better connections to the station. Here are some tips to help you get to the new Pinehurst Station. 0437 43
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 25/09/2026West Seattle: the Spokane St Swing Bridge (Low Bridge) is closed to drivers this weekend, 7 AM Saturday, September 26 to 4 AM Monday, September 28. We are replacing the eastern barrier gate. The bridge remains open for walking and cycling during this closure. 071 7
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 24/09/2026Join us tonight to help shape cleaner air and calmer streets in Georgetown! FREE food. Registration is optional. Where: Mini Mart, 6525 Ellis Avenue South When: Anytime between 5-8pm Learn more about Low Pollution Neighborhoods and RSVP >> seattle.gov/transportation/low-pollution-neighborhoods 153 5
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 24/09/2026Don’t miss your chance to shape bike & scooter share and win a $100 gift card! Whether you ride or don’t ride, share your input this week to help meet the goal of providing you with a safe, accessible, and effective program. Take the survey at: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8925984/5cc4… 0128 12
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 24/09/2026Want to close your block to through-traffic for a Halloween celebration? It’s easy (and free!) to get a Trick-or-Streets permit. Dozens of neighbors across Seattle do it every year. Join them: sdotblog.seattle.gov/2026/09/17/hos… 0136 13
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 17/09/2026Want to close your street for trick-or-treating and Halloween fun? It is easier than ever. Most neighborhood streets without yellow lines are eligible. Sign up for Trick-or-Streets in minutes. Details: sdotblog.seattle.gov/2026/09/17/hos… 0224 22
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 16/09/2026Also of note: King County Metro installed new bus shelters, benches, and trash cans. 0190 19
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 16/09/2026N 92nd St at Corliss Ave N: improved bus stops serve riders on Routes 40, 61, 345, and 365. Better sidewalks and upgraded bike lanes connect people to light rail, schools, parks, and businesses in Licton Springs, Northgate, and beyond. 2523 52
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 15/09/2026Today is the last day to take our Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan survey. We need your help identifying where and how we can make Seattle’s public right-of-way more accessible. Survey link: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon... 23012 30
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 14/09/2026Help shape streets, support local businesses, & pilot new innovations in Capitol Hill! Join us 9/27 between 1-4pm at Cathy Hillenbrand Community Room, 10th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102. FREE food! Registration is optional. Learn more and RSVP: seattle.gov/transportation/low-pollution-neighborhoods 1217 21
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 11/09/2026Fairview Ave N and Eastlake Ave E: RapidRide J Line construction may temporarily close lanes. Expect construction activity on local streets in the area. 020 2
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 11/09/2026I-5: Express Lanes will close all weekend for construction. With the northbound Ship Canal down to just two lanes, driving on I-5 will take longer. 120 2
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 11/09/2026SR-520: the eastbound off-ramp to Montlake will close at 4:30 PM on Saturday. It's closed until next weekend. This means if you're trying to get to Montlake from SR-520 while heading east, you'll have to cross the entire bridge and pay the toll. Use alternate routes! @sr520.wsdot.wa.gov 110 1
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 11/09/2026It will be a busy construction weekend around Portage Bay! Plan for delays. Use transit or consider walking, biking, scooting. Details: 2102 10
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 10/09/2026Need a vision for what Eastlake might look like once work is complete? It's a full modernization. Fast, reliable bus service on RapidRide J Line - coming every few minutes. 3+ miles of new protected bike lanes. Upgraded lighting, utilities, and new trees and landscaping - and more. 0362 36
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 10/09/2026RapidRide J Line construction is more than 50% done. The most challenging underground work is complete. Next up: new sidewalks, bike lanes, bus stops and more. Thank you for your patience & cooperation Eastlake, U District, and South Lake Union. Follow along: sdotblog.seattle.gov/2026/09/10/r... 3452 45
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 10/09/2026We're adding safety improvements to 8th Ave NW in Ballard thanks to your advocacy & support. This includes a new traffic diverter at NW 70th St, speed cushions, crosswalks, and more. This project is funded by the voter-approved Seattle Transportation Levy. Details: www.seattle.gov/transportati... 5776 77
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 09/09/2026Accessibility matters. Take our Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan Survey by Tuesday, September 15. Your responses help us prioritize, coordinate, and develop projects and improve accessibility in Seattle. sdotblog.seattle.gov/2026/05/01/sea… 0157 15
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 09/09/2026There is currently a project in progress to advance a safer design for Rainier Ave S in the area where the new Traffic Safety Cameras will be installed. www.seattle.gov/transportati... 2130 13
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 09/09/2026Speed is a factor in hundreds of collisions on our streets each year. Speeding makes crashes more likely to occur and do more harm. A person is twice as likely to be killed if they are hit by someone driving 30 mph than a driver going 25 mph. Illustrated graph from @propublica.org: 1225 22
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 09/09/2026We chose these locations based on rates of excessive speeding, collision history, and equity considerations. We will have specific locations available once design progresses further. 2151 15
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 09/09/2026Where: Rainier Ave S between S Holgate St and S Jackson St (northbound) E Marginal Way S between S Fidalgo St and Diagonal Ave S Rainier Ave S between S Norfolk St and 51st Ave S Sand Point Way NE between NE 74th St and Matthews Ave NE 1220 22
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 09/09/2026PLAN AHEAD: the Mariners play at 1 PM, and the Seahawks return home at 5 PM. Heading to the game? Use transit for a low-cost trip. Biking and scooting also may be a great option. Expect extra traffic and slower travel times if you're driving. 030 3
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 08/09/2026Help shape cleaner air and calmer streets in Georgetown! Join us 9/24 anytime between 5-8pm at the Mini Mart, 6525 Ellis Avenue South. FREE food! Registration is optional. Learn more about Low Pollution Neighborhoods and RSVP >> seattle.gov/transportation/low-pollution-neighborhoods 0145 14
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 07/09/2026City offices are closed for Labor Day. As a courtesy reminder: paid on-street parking is not enforced during City holidays. From the archives: paving a Seattle street in 1929. Many concrete panels and sidewalks paved during this period still exist in good condition. 4142 14
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 04/09/2026What is "intersection daylighting"? It's a simple way to improve visibility and safety at intersections for everyone. Need a refresher on why and how SDOT does daylighting? Check out our blog: sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/08/22/int… 101197 119
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 02/09/2026SDOT wants to hear from you about our shared bike and scooter program – from people who do and don’t use it. Tell us your opinions and experiences and enter for a chance to win one of five $100 gift cards! Take the survey by September 27 at: bit.ly/seattlescooter26-s 13318 33
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 02/09/2026Please remember to drive at slow, safe speeds in school zones. The speed limit is 20 miles per hour whenever children are present and when yellow flashing lights are active. 341 4
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 02/09/2026Seattle Public School students return to classes today. In Seattle, about 1 in 3 elementary students walk or bike to school, and more than 50% of students get there in a way other than driving. 2202 20
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 28/08/2026📍 Rainier Ave S and S Othello St SDOT crews built this project at an intersection with a history of crashes to help reduce the likelihood of collisions for people driving, walking, biking, and rolling. 2424 42
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 26/08/2026Ship Canal Trail repairs in Interbay: August 27-31. We will repave sections of the Ship Canal Trail in Interbay starting Thursday, August 27. Detour info: trail users cross at the traffic signal at 19th Ave W and reconnect with the trail via the underpass near 16th Ave W. 2183 18
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 25/08/2026From the Office of Sustainability & Environment: "Seattleites are driving substantially less than they did in 2022, with a 10% reduction in vehicle miles traveled. Total core emissions decreased as Seattle continued to grow." But there is still work to do: greenspace.seattle.gov/2026/08/new-... 2445 44
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 25/08/2026SDOT's 2026 Bike & Scooter Share Survey is NOW OPEN. Whether you ride every day, on occasion, or haven't tried yet, we want to hear from you! Complete the survey by September 27 for a chance to win one of five $100 gift cards. bit.ly/seattlescooter26-s 55421 54
Seattle Department of Transportation @transportation.seattle.gov · 24/08/2026SDOT crews worked this weekend to speed up the bus. www.seattle.gov/transportati... 0784 78