SDOT strives to make walking, biking, and riding transit great ways to travel in Seattle. Good public transit ties our neighborhoods together, alleviates congestion, reduces pollution and improves community health. Transit improvements are one of the best, most cost-effective investments to improve Seattle’s streets. This site provides information on SDOT’s direct investments in transit improvements for Seattle. You can also get information on current projects and links to other transit resources. 

Transit Master Plan

Currently, SDOT is developing a Transit Master Plan. The Transit Master Plan will define the critical role that transit plays in meeting the City’s goals for sustainability, equity, economic productivity, and livable neighborhoods. The plan will contain important information about current transit ridership and define the priorities that will guide future transit investments. Check here for more information.

Partnering with Transit Providers

SDOT does not run the buses, but does work as a partner with King County Metro, Sound Transit, and Community Transit on major service and infrastructure changes within the city limits. For example, SDOT and Metro share responsibility for improving key transit corridors such as the two new RapidRide lines coming to Ballard and West Seattle in fall of 2012. A comprehensive list of transit operators and transit planning tools is available at Way to Go, Seattle.

There is a great deal that Seattle can do to enhance transit service. The city owns and operates streetcars, funds increased Metro service through Bridging the Gap partnerships, and constantly looks for ways to improve transit operations, efficiency, and passenger convenience. For information about current projects (from small bus stop improvements to large investments like King Street Station restoration) click here. For information about Seattle’s transit related policies and planning (such as the Transit Master Plan) click here.

Contact Us

SDOT responds to community input and welcomes your feedback. Contact information for specific projects can be found on the transit project information pages. For all other inquiries call (206)685-ROAD or post a question on the SDOT blog.