Seattle Department of Transportation

Seattle Department of Transportation

Government Administration

Seattle, Washington 5,282 followers

Mission: To deliver a transportation system that provides safe and affordable access to places and opportunities.

About us

Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is a government administration company based out of 700 5TH AVE, Seattle, Washington, United States. SDOT is a nationally recognized municipal transportation agency at the leading edge of multi-modal transportation. In our quickly growing city, accessibility, safety, affordability, and reliability – are top of mind for us every day! Our core values drive our work toward creating an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city for all. SDOT’s core responsibilities include maintenance and operations of the city's transportation right-of-way, the expansion of the city's bicycle and pedestrian network, care of over 240 bridges, permitting use of public spaces and enhancing access to the regional transit system. With approximately 1,200 dedicated staff, SDOT maintains an operational presence 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in all weather conditions to serve and ensure Seattle’s public mobility.

Website
http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/
Industry
Government Administration
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Type
Government Agency
Founded
1996

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  • Thank you to OSL Serves volunteers, staff, and supporters who make free meals on Thanksgiving day possible. Please share this information with those in need.

    At HSD we want to extend our deepest gratitude to OSL Serves (formerly Operation Sack Lunch) for their dedication to feeding our community’s most vulnerable. On Thanksgiving Day, OSL will serve free, warm meals outside Seattle City Hall, continuing their incredible tradition of compassion and service.   When: Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 28, 1:00p – 3:30p Where: Seattle City Hall Plaza – 4th Avenue off James Street.   Each plate served represents more than food—it’s a moment of care, and connection for those experiencing homelessness. OSL’s commitment reflects the best of our city: coming together to ensure no one is forgotten.   Thank you to OSL’s volunteers, staff, and supporters who have been partnering with us for over 25 years: https://lnkd.in/gYX3FXda By working together, we can build a future where every Seattle resident enjoys nutritious meals, not just during the holidays but every day of the year.

    • Plates of delicious Thanksgiving food, including turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, roasted carrots, and green bean casserole.
  • Seattle Department of Transportation reposted this

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    Director of Seattle Department of Transportation

    Today we issued our 30th Notice to Proceed for contracted construction projects in 2024, a 150% increase from our average of 12 annual starts in recent years. Here’s a breakdown: 🚌 Bus Optimization Corridors: 5 🚴 Bike Safety Corridors: 6 🌉 Bridge Repair/Seismic: 10 🚶♂️ New Sidewalks & Plazas: 4 🚙 Paving Plus Modernization: 3 🚧 Environmental: 2 Kudos to our Seattle Department of Transportation designers, project managers, construction managers and community relations reps!

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  • Did you know? The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has a Women & Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) program to support consulting and purchasing opportunities for small businesses historically underrepresented in government contracting. Our blog post details our efforts and achievements for more equitable contracting & purchasing: The City of Seattle actively supports women- and minority-owned business enterprises (WMBEs) on City contracts as both primes and subcontractors. Each City department establishes plans and annual voluntary goals for WMBE inclusion in consulting and purchasing contracts. Looking for in-person networking opportunities? Look no further. The 2024 Reverse Vendor Trade Show is on Wednesday, November 13 (11AM – 3PM) at the Seattle Center.

    • Women- and minority-owned small business leaders chat with City of Seattle staff at a Capital Consultant Connection event in May which was co-organized by SDOT. Photo: SDOT
  • Our Transportation Equity Workgroup is accepting applications. Join us to build a better transportation system for everyone. Application deadline is today, November 8: https://lnkd.in/gZcy2UGn

    SDOT's Transportation Equity Workgroup is accepting applications. Interested in helping SDOT develop an equitable, safe, environmentally sustainable, accessible, and affordable transportation system in Seattle? Looking for paid opportunities to use your experience, community connections, and knowledge to help advance transportation equity in our city? We require input from a broad and diverse set of community members representing Seattle & King County's Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and vulnerable communities. Members are compensated for their time. Visit our blog to learn about the requirements and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/gZcy2UGn

    • An aerial image of Seattle's skyline from Elliott Bay, with the Space Needle and downtown visible.
  • SDOT crews have made 3,400+ repairs to our city's 134 bridges since 2015 thanks to funds from the voter-approved Levy to Move Seattle. Thank you, SDOT crews, for reaching this major Levy milestone. These repairs include things like sealing cracks & repairing expansion joints. Fixing railings & concrete. Replacing bearings & painting exposed metal. Crews work year-round in all weather, constantly addressing safety and maintenance issues. On its own, each repair may seem small. Ultimately, they add up. The 3,400+ repairs are the right long-term investment at the right time to keep our city moving safely.

    • Crews work on the Ballard Bridge using a bucket truck.
    • Repairing damaged concrete at Royal Brougham Way.
    • Preparing to work on the 1st Ave bridge with a truck-mounted bucket that can reach under and alongside the bridge.
    • Crews at work on the Magnolia Bridge. Crews used the Under Bridge Inspection Truck (UBIT) to fill gaps using Epoxy with a comprehensive strength of 4,000 PSI.
    • The Under Bridge Inspection truck and its crew hard at work along the Ballard Bridge.
  • Seattle Department of Transportation reposted this

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    Director of Seattle Department of Transportation

    🎸 🅿️ This morning, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed the new musician parking & loading zone ordinance at The Crocodile. Starting in early 2025, music venues can apply for specially-marked curb space supporting performers. Congrats to our staff Mary Catherine Snyder + Virginie Nadimi who joined me at the signing, and their leader Mike Estey whose curb space management team is continuously innovating!

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  • SDOT's Transportation Equity Workgroup is accepting applications. Interested in helping SDOT develop an equitable, safe, environmentally sustainable, accessible, and affordable transportation system in Seattle? Looking for paid opportunities to use your experience, community connections, and knowledge to help advance transportation equity in our city? We require input from a broad and diverse set of community members representing Seattle & King County's Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and vulnerable communities. Members are compensated for their time. Visit our blog to learn about the requirements and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/gZcy2UGn

    • An aerial image of Seattle's skyline from Elliott Bay, with the Space Needle and downtown visible.
  • Seattle Department of Transportation reposted this

    Exciting news for Seattle's music community! 🎶 The Seattle City Council passed groundbreaking legislation prioritizing parking for musicians and their crews at live music venues! 🚗🎸 The new law will support our vibrant music scene with Music Venue Zone Permits and designated "Music Venue Zones"! The permits create up to three spaces per venue and will allow for convenient parking and loading around the clock, every day of the week, while displaying a valid permit. 🅿🎵 The Music Venue Zones aims to support artists and their crews by making it easier for artists to perform and thrive, and to support music venues which will enhance our vibrant music scene and boost economic development. ✨ Proud to be part of this collaboration with the Seattle Department of Transportation and the Seattle Music Commission to transform the parking and loading experience for our city's venues and musicians! From feedback to action, the Music Venue Zone Permit program is a game-changer in supporting our music scene. Learn more about the legislation: https://lnkd.in/g9WDc-cb #SeattleMusicScene #MusicVenueZonePermit

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