About Us

Updated: January 2025

Our Work

How you get around is of the utmost importance to us. Twenty-seven percent of Seattle's land is made up of streets, sidewalks, and public space. It's a finite amount of space to move our rapidly growing city of people and goods.

Beyond filling potholes and helping buses and freight deliveries run on time, we also pave streets, adjust traffic signals, create enjoyable public spaces, and build a network of bike lanes and sidewalks to serve people of all ages and abilities.

Our work is centered on a transportation system that provides safe and affordable access to places and opportunities. Read more in our Seattle Transportation Plan.

Vision Statement

Seattle is an equitable, vibrant, and diverse city where moving around is safe, fair, and sustainable.  All people and businesses can access their daily needs and feel connected to their community.

Values & Goals

Safety

Lead with safety 
Goal: Prioritize safety for travelers in Seattle, with no serious injury or fatal crashes 

Equity

Transportation justice is central 
Goal: Co-create with community and implement restorative practices to address transportation-related inequities 

Sustainability

Climate action 
Goal: Respond to climate change through innovation and a lens of climate justice 

Mobility & Economic Vitality

Connect people and goods 
Goal: Provide reliable and affordable travel options that help people and goods get where they need to go 

Livability

Streets for people, places we love 
Goal: Reimagine city streets as inviting places to linger and play  

Maintenance & Modernization

Streets that work, today and in the future 
Goal: Improve city transportation infrastructure and ready it for the future 

Excellence

Exceeding expectations 
Goal: Build a team committed to excellence and equipped with the skills to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.