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Big news is rolling your way! We’re transforming the SDOT Blog email listserv into the all-new SDOT Newsletter. This monthly newsletter is your curated guide to navigating major projects, initiatives, and updates about the future of transportation in Seattle.
What’s changing for the better:
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Increased frequency: Once-a-month delivery so you never miss a beat.
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Exploring new topics: With our monthly featured story, you'll explore Seattle's evolving transportation landscape.
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More engagement: We’ll highlight opportunities for you to provide input and share your thoughts.
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Blog highlights: You’ll still get the best of our SDOT blog stories each month.
Our goal is to be your source for all things transportation in Seattle. We may send occasional special updates or announcements between monthly newsletter editions. We are excited to share more with you in 2024!
Seattle Transportation Plan Heads to City Council for Adoption
The Seattle Transportation Plan is now up for consideration by the Seattle City Council! Discover all the details in this newsletter, including how you can participate in the public comment session on March 5.
Building the Future of Transit in Seattle
We’re making great strides in building better transit infrastructure today and for the future. In recent months, we’ve advanced planning, design, contracting, and construction on multiple game-changing transit projects.
Check it out:
- Through the voter-approved Levy to Move Seattle, we're committed to completing seven 'transit-plus multimodal corridor' projects. These projects redesign major streets for more reliable bus service and upgrade paving, signals, and other elements to enhance connectivity and safety for all travelers, whether you're walking, biking, driving, or taking transit. We have completed three of these projects to date, with four more planned with Levy dollars.
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We’re 80% complete with construction of the RapidRide G Line – Madison St project! Service is slated to begin this fall.
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We’ve finalized the design of the RapidRide J Line project and advertised it to contractors. On Jan. 26, we received a $64.2 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration!
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We’re piloting new Freight-and-Bus Only Lanes (FAB lanes) to keep large freight trucks and buses moving reliably in our transit corridors. The pilot is set to begin upon completion of our Route 40 project.
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We administer the Seattle Transit Measure, passed by voters in 2020. The measure adds more transit service in the city of Seattle, which is operated by King County Metro. The measure increases access to transit for low-income Seattleites, youth, elders, workers, and other who may need more support.
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Combined, these upgrades represent a significant investment in Seattle’s transit system. They will help better connect transit riders to the neighborhoods throughout the city, while supporting Mayor Harrell’s 2022 Executive Order on transportation and climate justice.
What people are saying:
“RapidRide J will make it reliable, safer and more attractive to ride the bus or bike from downtown to the University District, strengthening a regionally significant connection,” said SDOT Director Greg Spotts. “We are making major investments to seven of Seattle’s critical bus routes thanks to the Levy to Move Seattle, and are thankful to the Federal Transit Administration, Secretary Buttigieg, Senator Murray, Senator Cantwell, and Congresswoman Jayapal for recognizing and funding this effort.”
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Check the SDOT Blog regularly to stay up to date with all of our stories.
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The 20-Year Vision for Transportation: Seattle Transportation Plan Heads to City Council for Adoption
After two years of public engagement, the Seattle Transportation Plan is ready for the Seattle City Council's consideration! This 20-year vision aims to integrate all modes of travel into one holistic plan. From walking and biking to transit and freight, it's designed with every Seattleite in mind. For the full scoop, check out the SDOT Blog.
Your Voice Matters:
Want to get involved? Attend the Transportation Committee meeting on March 5 at 9:30 AM, either online or in person, to share your thoughts. You can also contact the City Council directly.
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Lighting up the night at Judkins Park
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On Feb. 15, we celebrated upgrades to the trail that connects the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trail along I-90 and Judkins Park to the future light rail station set to open in 2025.
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The upgrades include new lighting and a new staircase with a bike-friendly “runnel.”
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Before and after photos below highlight the dramatic difference the new lighting makes at night!
- To learn more, check out the project web page.
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 Red bus lanes help fight climate change. They also help make riding transit more convenient and reliable. We’re working closely with our partners at King County Metro on improving transit throughout Seattle.
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