Seattle Department of Transportation

09/07/2026

City 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.

09/04/2026

We will repair areas of the Burke-Gilman Trail between NE 65th St and NE 77th St near Sand Point in September. Work begins Tues. 9/8 and will last about 3 weeks.

The trail will stay open. Please use the temporary gravel ramps where asphalt has been removed. Cyclists should walk through work zones following all detour signs. Please plan for delays.

For more information, see our Parkways blog post: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/09/02/construction-on-the-burke-gilman-trail-near-sand-point-neighborhood-begins-september-8/

Seattle Department of Transportation, Cascade Bicycle Club, Bike Works Seattle, Seattle Bike Blog

09/03/2026

What 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: https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/08/22/intersection-daylighting-safety-improvements/

09/02/2026

SDOT 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!

SDOT partners with Lime to provide a micromobility program that includesshared e-bikes, standing e-scooters, and seated e-scooters (Gliders) to support travel around the city.

We need input from riders and non-riders alike to help us meet our goal of providing a safe, accessible, equitable, and effective program.

Take the survey by September 27 at: https://bit.ly/seattlescooter26-s

09/02/2026

Seattle Public Schools 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.

Please 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.

🔗 We’re continuing to improve city streets and sidewalks. Learn about recent projects near schools, and our Safe Routes to School program: https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2026/09/02/safety-projects-support-children-walking-biking-to-school/

📸: Students at Maple Elementary School and Mercer Middle School head to class for their first day this morning.

08/27/2026

📍 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.

08/26/2026

SDOT’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!

SDOT partners works with Lime to provide a shared micromobility program that includes e-bikes, standing e-scooters, and seated e-scooters (Gliders) to support travel around our city.

Your input guides decisions about the program while helping us meet the goal of providing a safe, accessible, equitable, and effective travel option.

Take the survey at: bit.ly/seattlescooter26-s

Complete the survey by September 27 and enter to win one of five $100 gift cards!

08/26/2026

Ship 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.

08/26/2026