With storms rolling through the region a few of reminders: 1. Slow down. 2. Increase follow distance. 3. Make sure your lights are on. 4. Be alert for hazards and standing water.

It's official, we have a new handle on Bluesky. We're now @transportation.seattle.gov. You may need to update links to our posts and profile.

@seattledot.bsky.social has announced more detailed timelines for Denny Way bus lanes! The Yale slip lane closure and Boren safety improvements will happen early August! After some repaving, the new bus lanes and westbound bus stop will be installed mid-late August! www.seattle.gov/transportati...

New infrastructure season is the best time of year! In the Rainier Valley, SDOT installed new crosswalks and stop signs outside of Franklin HS and new stop signs at 38th & Oregon.

EASTBOUND I-90 CLOSURE 🚨 All lanes of EB I-90 between Seattle and Mercer Island will close from 11:30p Fri (7/17) to 7:30a Sat (7/18). On-ramps to EB I-90 from I-5 & Rainier Ave S will also close. Plan ahead! @seattledot.bsky.social @cityofmercerisland.bsky.social @cityofbellevuewa.bsky.social

🛑 TINY WIN TUESDAY 🏆 I am beyond thrilled to share @seattledot.bsky.social has installed 5 beautiful new crosswalks and 6 perfect new stop signs near Salmon Bay K-8 My rising 3rd grader shared that she is excited for incoming K students to feel safe walking to school in the fall 🥹

Alki Point Healthy Street 🎉 Monday morning 🎉 🏁 This could be it! 🏁 * Striping crosswalk * Curbstops for last block * Signage @seattledot.bsky.social Project finish line in sight

Good news! Tomorrow @seattledot.bsky.social is starting work sidewalks for both sides of Greenwood Ave N! Much needed. www.seattle.gov/transportati...

Friendly reminder: students are in school for summer learning. Speed limits in school zones are 20 miles an hour while school zone beacons are flashing. Here's where: https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/safety-first/safe-routes-to-school/flashing-beacons-and-map

We’ve assembled a list of some of the public spots still showing games in Seattle. If there are other spots in and around Seattle, please let us know. www.sounderatheart.com/2026/07/how-...

Will Ballard ever get on track? Record-breaking World Cup ridership shows the demand for light rail expansion to Ballard, even as the project faces uncertainty. On Council Edition, callananseattle.bsky.social talks with @cmdanstrauss.bsky.social about what's delaying lightrail and what's next.

Lane closures return to I-5 in Seattle for another five months, starting this weekend. Expect hour-long commutes from Lynnwood to Seattle.

We’re working on making parking and loading better in West Seattle Junction and Upper Queen Anne as part of our Community Access and Parking Program. Whether you live in, work in, or visit these neighborhoods, we want to hear from you: https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2026/07/02/parking-surveys/

There's a revolution happening in urban transportation across the world. It's not EVs, not even autonomous EVs. It's got nothing to do with AI. No tech mogul is getting rich off it. Instead, the revolution is centered on an older, simpler technology: bicycles.

To improve accessibility on streets and sidewalks, SDOT is updating our Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan. Please take our survey, whether you are a person with a disability, a family member, a caregiver, an advocate, or you want a more inclusive city: www.seattle.gov/transportati...

The U.S. might have lost the World Cup but Seattle definitely won! For a few hours the streets of Downtown Seattle enjoyed the chaotic energy and vitality of Manhattan with crowds, joy, food, diversity, music, sunshine, and camaraderie. It's glorious and feels like we are destined for great things.

The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup isn't over! @seattleparksandrec.bsky.social continues to host watch parties and World Cup events are happening throughout the city. Let's keep the ball rolling: www.seattle.gov/parks/recrea...

CONSTRUCTION RESUMES: from June 8 to July 7, 2026, we paused most construction in busy areas for the FIFA World Cup. Starting today, July 7, construction work may resume on the City's streets and sidewalks: https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/permits-and-services/permits/2026-construction-pause

Georgetown’s long-awaited off-leash dog park is now open, and Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is inviting the community to help name it! 🐾 (1/5)

"VMT [vehicle miles traveled] per capita has fallen more in Washington than in any other state over the last 30 years [...] In 2024, the average Washington resident drove 1,186 fewer miles annually compared to 1994." frontiergroup.org/resources/wh...

Let's do this! The US March to the Match is underway. Come celebrate! Streets in Pioneer Square will be open for people and closed to vehicles while the last 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup game is played at Seattle Stadium.

Beautiful day for a beautiful game. Streets in Pioneer Square are open for celebration and closed to vehicles. US March to the Match begins at 3 PM @ Pier 58. Expect delays when traveling nearby. Expect fun if you're celebrating the last 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup game in Seattle.

Happy Fourth of July! We are partnering with @seattledot.bsky.social to close these I-5 off-ramps to downtown, starting around 10pm: - NB & SB I-5 to Mercer - NB I-5 to Lakeview/Roanoke - SB I-5 to Boylston REMEMBER: It is illegal to park on the freeway.

⚽ It's match day in Seattle! If you're traveling downtown today: 🚶 Expect the USA March to Match 🚧 Temporary traffic impacts beginning as early as 1:30 p.m., depending on crowd size 🚍 Consider transit and allow extra travel time Plan ahead: https://bit.ly/4p8RDTa

⚽ Team USA is back in Seattle tomorrow! If you're heading downtown, plan ahead. Our blog includes updated USA March to Match traffic impacts 🚧, earlier Pioneer Square Pedestrian Zone hours🚶, transit info & travel tips. https://bit.ly/4eZHaVp⁠ #FIFAWorldCup #Seattle #TravelSeattle

🎆 If you're celebrating the 4th around Seattle today, plan ahead. Fireworks, festivals & holiday travel mean busier streets. Check out our latest travel tips for construction updates, transit information & ways to make your trip smoother. https://bit.ly/4eZHaVp

🎆 Celebrating the 4th in Seattle? Plan ahead before you head out. Expect heavier traffic & more people traveling around the city. Check out our latest travel tips to help you get where you're going safely. https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2026/07/02/travel-tips-early-july/

It's FIFA World Cup match day! Belgium plays Senegal at 1 PM. Streets in Pioneer Square are open for celebration and closed to vehicles until two hours after the match ends. Plan for extra travel time today! Use transit, or bike, scoot, and walk for the most affordable trip.

Ride the bus to Golden Gardens, starting today! You can now get to the beach from Ballard with Golden Gardens Direct. Funded by the Seattle Transit Measure - connect via King County Metro's RapidRide D and Routes 40, 44, and 17x. https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2026/06/22/golden-gardens-direct/

The Egyptians are celebrating! Reminder: expect delays if you're traveling near Seattle Stadium before, during, and after the FIFA World Cup match this evening. Streets in Pioneer Square are open for celebration and closed for vehicles until about 2 hours after the end of the match.

Our state Emergency Operations Center is active today for the World Cup match taking place in Seattle. Know someone attending? This link offers preparedness tips: wa.gov/worldcup

Presenting: this week's MAPsterpiece. 🌈 Seattle Pride is taking center stage this weekend so expect heavier traffic in and around downtown Seattle, especially on Sunday during the parade. Plan ahead! Check our app or real-time travel map and give yourself extra time.

Match day! Egypt plays Iran at 8 PM. Streets in Pioneer Square will be open for people celebrating and closed to vehicles starting around 4 PM until about two hours after the end of the match. (con't)

Congratulations to Bosna-Herzegovina fans for their 3-1 victory over Qatar. Crowds are leaving the Stadium. Expect crowded trains and buses. Stay in the area and celebrate if you want an easier trip - streets and businesses are open for you around Pioneer Square.

Bus service is coming to Golden Gardens! This beach belongs to everyone, and everyone deserves access to it. I'm damn proud to have helped create this new service. Thanks to the team who helped make it a reality. See you on the Golden Gardens Direct this Saturday. kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metr...

The Bosnia-Herzegovina fans have arrived! Even if you're not planning on going to the match, streets in Pioneer Square are open for celebrating and gathering until about two hours after the match ends.

⚽ Seattle, are you ready? Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Qatar kicks off today at Seattle Stadium, and transit is the easiest way to get there. Details: https://www.soundtransit.org/get-to-know-us/news-events/calendar/match-52-bosnia-vs-qatar-2026-06-24

Riding your bike to the Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Qatar match at Seattle Stadium today? Cascade Bicycle Club is offering free and secure valet bike parking at 1st Ave S and S Dearborn St.

Not to sound like a broken record, but we broke our own record... again! 🚊 Numbers show Link welcomed ~280K riders on Friday for Team USA vs. Australia, smashing our previous ridership record. Here's the wild part: Thursday's 236K riders had already broken the record. World Cup energy is real! ⚽️🙌

MATCH DAY: Wednesday, June 24. Bosnia-Herzegovina plays Qatar at noon! Streets in Pioneer Square will be open for people celebrating and closed to vehicles starting at 8 AM until about two hours after the end of the match. (con't)

Making more accessible streets: our ADA Transition Plan focuses on pedestrian facilities in the right-of-way. This includes curb ramps, sidewalks and more. Take the survey to tell us about important destinations and barriers to travel: https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2026/05/01/seattle-ada-survey/

We have a new #1 Link 🚊 ridership day! On Friday, June 19, Link light rail saw about 280,000 riders, amid the USA 🇺🇸 v Australia 🇦🇺 World Cup ⚽️ match and Mariners ⚾️ home game day. 2️⃣8️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣

This is an incredible photograph.

There were more than 83,000 trips using shared bikes and scooters in Seattle on Friday, June 19. That sets a new daily record: sdotblog.seattle.gov/2026/06/23/j...

RapidRide G hit a huge milestone last month seeing 7,325 weekday average boardings Its high water mark is now at over 3,250 riders per mile. A single digit number of cities have a bus line with a ridership per mile half that high and only a few with ridership per mile higher

Seattle D6 Councilmember Dan Strauss just did the ceremonial unveiling for a new "Golden Gardens Direct" bus route launching Saturday June 27 and running through August. Connects the core of Ballard to Golden Gardens Parks.

Can't get enough of this.

New bollards spotted at Pike Place today.

Victory for Team USA!⚽️ We’re proud to help move the people who move the game. Thanks for riding with us! 🚊✨

What the Overlook Walk looks like at max capacity. Seattle has shown up today