Tips for safe travel this fall as the days grow shorter – and how you can help clear leaves and vegetation near your home or business

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Fall is a fun, festive, time full of traditions like steamy soups and ciders, pumpkin patches, apple picking, and elaborate Halloween costumes. It’s also when the weather starts to change and you can expect to see shorter days with less daylight, increased rain, and more leaves falling across the city. As the seasons change, we’ve assembled a few tips for you to keep in mind throughout the fall.

Staying alert in darker, rainier conditions

Shorter days and rain mean visibility drops. Watch out for people walking, rolling, scooting, and biking.
Wet streets take longer to stop on. Follow the speed limit, drive with care, and look out for others so everyone gets to where they’re going safely.
You can find a few more detailed tips here, including ways to see and be seen, pay attention when traveling, and drive at safe speeds.

A marked crosswalk with flashing signals or beacons at night. A car drives past a large building in the background. — *Flashing beacons can help drivers see when people are crossing the street at night, but drivers should look out for pedestrians at all intersections and crosswalks. Photo credit: SDOT.*

Help clear the leaves

In autumn, we all need to do our part to keep sidewalks, planting strips, and gutters clear where we live or own a business.
This is important because keeping sidewalks clear of fallen leaves and overgrown vegetation makes it easier for everyone to get around, while reducing slipping risks when the sidewalk gets wet or frozen.
It also helps to prevent flooding when storm drains get clogged with too many leaves.
You can read more here about what’s required of you and find detailed guidance.

A large pile of leaves on a street with a yard waste bin and rake in the background. Trees and shrubs are also in the background. — *A pile of raked leaves on a neighborhood street. Photo credit: SDOT*

Consider taking transit

If you don’t feel like sitting in traffic or searching for parking, we’ve got a website dedicated to helping you find all your travel options.
That’s right, it’s FlipYourTrip.org. Sal, our official SpokesSalmon will guide you to everything you need to get around the city.
Transit is a great option, particularly on fall game days so you can avoid getting stuck on crowded streets. Biking, scooting, walking, and rolling your way to the stadiums are also tried and true ways to go.
Just remember to bring your ORCA card and a helmet before you head out the door.

A salmon puppet smiles in front of a large light rail train. — *Sal is stoked to hop on the light rail to get around, no matter what the weather brings. Photo: SDOT*

With these tips in mind, we can all take care of each other and get where we’re going safe and sound, especially this fall. Thank you, and we’ll see you out there.

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