About
Flip Your Trip is a program initiated by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to encourage and support the use of transit, ridesharing, walking, biking, and scooting. SDOT aims to decrease reliance on single-occupancy vehicles to align with the city’s equity, safety, mobility, and sustainability goals. SDOT’s Transportation Options Group manages the Flip Your Trip program to provide information on and incentives for alternatives to driving alone.
Meet Sal the Salmon
Sal the Salmon is the face and voice of Flip Your Trip. She is passionate about connecting humans with the many ways of getting around. Let her guide you through the transportation options that fit your needs!
How Seattle’s helping you get around this summer and beyond
We know getting around can be tough during a busy season of construction and major events — but you’re not alone. The City of Seattle is working around the clock to keep people moving. Here’s how we’re helping:
1. Monitoring Traffic 24/7
Our team tracks Seattle’s streets in real time from the Traffic Operations Center. We’ve added more traffic cameras, upgraded signal timing, and share live updates on X (formerly Twitter) and the Travelers Map so you can make smart, on-the-go travel decisions.
2. Making Transit, Biking, and Walking Easier
We’re investing in frequent, reliable bus service; building safer bike routes; adding wayfinding signs; and supporting last-mile options like shared scooters and bikes. We also work with transit partners to offer ambassadors and security staff to make your trip safer and smoother.
3. Working Together with Regional Partners
We coordinate with King County Metro, Sound Transit, WSDOT, and others to make transfers between buses, light rail, and other options as seamless as possible — especially around busy stations and major transit hubs.
4. Managing Streets to Keep the City Moving
From reviewing traffic control plans to inspecting work zones, we make sure construction doesn’t stop you from getting where you need to go. Our teams balance space for walking, biking, deliveries, and driving — and activate rapid response crews when incidents occur.
5. Keeping You Informed
You’ll hear from us across multiple channels — from news coverage and social media to posters, how-to videos, blog posts, and emails. We want you to have the tools you need to get around confidently, however you choose to travel.
Check out our past neighborhood-focused campaigns, which have provided mode-shift solutions to reduce congestion and encourage efficient travel. View our past campaigns below.