Vision Zero

SDOT’s Top to Bottom Review of Vision Zero Barely Skims the Surface

In September of last year, Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) Director Greg Spotts took the megaphone at a rally of around 100 people on...

SDOT Director Downplays Delay in Releasing Vision Zero Review

One of the first actions that Greg Spotts performed as incoming director of the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) was to request a "top...

Pedestrians Were Erased From Green Lake Outer Loop Planning

A last minute switch to a dedicated bike lane went against previous public outreach. During a valuable Seattle winter sunbreak on a weekend afternoon, Green...

Bell Street: A Chance to Shape a Final Piece of the Waterfront Project

A survey on possible Bell Street changes is open for public comment through February 12th. As work continues at a feverish pace to complete some...
Governor Inslee stood at the podium at the Captiol with dozens of legislators and stakeholders behind him.

State Road Safety Push Overlooks Design, Dwells on Enforcement

On Thursday, a bipartisan group of leaders held a press conference addressing a new focus on traffic safety during this legislative session. Sen. Marko...

Seattle Wins Major Federal Grant for Citywide Safety Upgrades

On Monday, Senator Maria Cantwell's office announced that the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has been selected to receive over $25 million from the...

Washington Reconsiders 2030 Target Zero Goal in Face of Increasing Traffic Violence

The Washington Traffic Safety Commission held a difficult conversation last week around its longstanding goal of ending fatalities and serious injuries in traffic by...
A flyer advertising the new 20 miles per hour speed limit in Tacoma in 2023

Major Transportation Improvements in 2023 to Test Tacoma’s Patience

2023 is looking to be a significant year for transportation in Tacoma. A number of city-led projects are reaching maturity, like the Hilltop Link...