Seattle Department of Transportation
Sam Zimbabwe, Director
Programs
ADA Program
We respond to ADA requests and assist the Department in creating and maintaining an accessible public right-of-way
Stay Healthy Streets
Stay Healthy Streets amplify outdoor exercise opportunities for areas with limited open space options.
COVID-19 Transportation Response, Reopening, & Recovery
We find ways for communities to move and thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic
Parking Program
We manage on-street parking, a limited resource that’s often in high demand
Transit Program
We don’t run the buses or light rail trains, but we work with transit providers on service & infrastructure changes
Bike Program
A bikeable city is one where people ride bicycles because it is a convenient, fun, safe, and healthy choice
Pedestrian Program
We seek to encourage more walking by creating an environment where pedestrians can walk safely and comfortably
Public Space Management Program
We promote and regulate a vibrant, safe, accessible, and attractive shared right of way
Greenways Program
Neighborhood greenways are safer, calm residential streets with low car volumes and speeds
Trees Program
We are caring for the City's urban landscape
Maintenance & Paving Program
We are responsible for keeping street pavement clean and in good repair
Freight Program
We work to improve freight mobility and safety in Seattle
Transportation Equity Program
We are committed to prioritizing affordable transportation options for all of Seattle
Bridges & Stairs Program
We operate and maintain over 149 bridges throughout Seattle, including four movable bridges
Project & Construction Coordination Office
We coordinate projects in the right of way to save money, protect public assets, and reduce impacts
Transportation Options Program
We connect residents, employers, building managers, and developers to resources that help people get around Seattle
Technology Program
We use a variety of technologies to improve multi-modal travel across the city
Neighborhood Street Fund Program
We pay for transportation projects identified and prioritized by the community
New Mobility Program
We shape emerging elements of our transportation system that are enabled by digital technology and driven by data
Transportation Planning Program
We are shaping the Seattle of tomorrow
Vision Zero
Our plan to end traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets by 2030
Safe Routes to School
We're working to make it easier and safer for students to walk and bike to school
Urban Design Program
Our Urban Design team's work focuses on optimizing the human experience in the public realm.
Seamless Seattle Pedestrian Wayfinding
Learn more about the city's new standard for pedestrian wayfinding - Seamless Seattle!