About Seattle Department of Transportation

General Contact Information:
206-684-ROAD (7623)
Mail: Seattle Department of Transportation,
PO Box 34996,
Seattle, WA 98124-4996

Department Mission

To deliver a safe and reliable transportation system that enhances Seattle's environment and economic vitality.

Director, Peter Hahn

Peter Hahn was appointed SDOT Director by Mayor Michael McGinn in January 2010.  He had just completed four years with the City of Renton as Deputy Public Works Administrator for Transportation.  This followed almost fourteen years with Snohomish County as its  Public Works Director, heading a department of a similar size and complexity to SDOT.  Peter has worked in the federal government as well as other cities.  Peter has an undergraduate degree in engineering, a master in city planning, and a master in public administration.  He has lived in Seattle for 29 years.