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Seattle Transportation Levy on track to meet commitments to voters, report shows
Projects funded by the Seattle Transportation Levy in 2025.
 

We are pleased to share the 2025 Seattle Transportation Levy Annual Report! [ https://seattle.gov/documents/Departments/SDOT/About/Funding/Levy/Reports/2025_Levy_Annual_Report.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

This report, alongside the Seattle Transportation Levy Dashboard [ https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/city.of.seattle.transportation/viz/STL_Dashboard/LandingPage?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ], summarizes progress made in 2025 towards Levy commitments to voters. Progress is made possible thanks to $77M in investment through the Seattle Transportation Levy and the dedication of SDOT staff.  

Most Levy programs met or exceeded planned milestones as outlined in the 2025 Seattle Transportation Levy Delivery Plan [ https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/SDOT/About/Funding/Levy/2025_SDOT_Transportation_Levy%20Delivery_Plan.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ], and we are on track to fulfill life-of-Levy commitments for all programs, which are outlined in Attachment A of the Seattle Transportation Levy legislation [ https://seattle.legistar.com/View.ashx?GUID=8BB4CAF5-C877-4120-95AB-971171D01321&ID=13104961&M=F&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ].    

 

“As a longtime transportation advocate, I’m so proud to share the 2025 Seattle Transportation Levy Annual Report, which highlights the progress we’ve made toward building a city where everyone can move around safely and efficiently, no matter where they live or how they travel.” – *"Mayor Katie B. Wilson "*

“The eight-year Levy serves as a cornerstone to achieving the goals outlined in the Seattle Transportation Plan. As we look ahead, we remain steadfast in our mission to build a transportation system that reflects the values of our city. Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we create a Seattle that is safer and more connected for everyone.” – *"SDOT Acting Director Angela Brady"* 

This eight-year Levy supports the Seattle Transportation Plan (STP) goals. In 2025, here’s how we made progress: 

 *Safety:*  


* Completed 45 leading pedestrian intervals to improve crossing safety at intersections.  

* Delivered 30 Safe Routes to School projects, ensuring safer walking, rolling, and biking paths for students.  

* Built nearly 30 blocks of new sidewalks and walkways 

* Implemented 8 high-collision safety projects, including improvements on E Marginal Way, Roosevelt Way NE, University Way NE, Sylvan Way SW, Rainier Ave S, Harvard Ave E, and 1st Ave S  

* Completed the N 130th St Phase 1 Safety Corridor project, which included protected bike lanes, signal upgrades, and a 25 mph speed limit to reduce crashes  

* Installed rapid flashing beacons, 41 crossing improvements, and 1,268 curb ramps citywide.  

* Completed the first phase of the Aurora Ave N Corridor Planning Study and prepared for the next phase to further analyze and refine our draft concepts and advance toward a unified design vision.  

* Funded 8 new Metro Transit Security Officers to improve safety on busy routes.  

*Equity:*  


* Advanced the Transportation Equity Framework (TEF) by implementing intentional community engagement, emphasizing pedestrian safety in street and roadway designs, supporting access to transit for those who rely on it the most, and more.  

* Hosted 10 neighborhood walkshops to co-create sidewalk and walkway plans with residents in equity-priority areas informing the identification of 250 new sidewalk or walkway blocks.  

* Used the City’s Racial and Social Equity Index to inform the geographic distribution of our work and direct maintenance and safety resources to historically underinvested neighborhoods, addressing long-standing inequities.  

* Co-created projects with community to address local needs including new sidewalks and traffic calming measures, and public art projects that celebrate Seattle’s cultural diversity and history.  

* Hosted 5 small business outreach events to share Levy contracting opportunities.  

*Maintenance & Modernization:*  


* Repaired over 17,000 potholes. 

* Completed 20,934 spot sidewalk safety repair improvements.  

* Resurfaced 7.6 lane miles through 65 paving spot improvements.  

* Restriped 560 lane-miles and remarked 1,501 crosswalks to enhance visibility and safety.  

* Performed 129 preventative maintenance treatments on bridges and advanced design for 17 bridge preservation projects.  

* Progressed design for major paving projects and transit projects, including E Marginal Way S, N 130th St, and Roosevelt Way NE.  

*Sustainability:*  


* Planted over 1,100 trees and maintained nearly 3,000 landscaped areas to enhance urban greenery.  

* Evaluated 30 existing electric vehicle (EV) charging sites and launched a workgroup to identify new locations for electric vehicle infrastructure.  

* Progressed planning for low-pollution neighborhoods (LPNs), including advancing research on low-emissions goods delivery and identifying pilot neighborhoods for future LPN expansion.  

*Mobility & Economic Vitality:*  


* Implemented 52 transit spot improvements, such as bus lane upgrades and more comfortable bus stops.  

* Upgraded over 4 miles of protected bike lanes with improved barriers for enhanced safety.  

* Completed 120 bicycle spot improvements and installed a new protected bike lane on N 130th St.  

* Advanced projects to access Link light rail stations, including N 130th St and S Henderson St.  

* Improved freight movement and maintained industrial areas with pavement repairs, parking improvements, and rail crossing fixes.   

*Livability:*  


* Enhanced public spaces with lighting, art, and pedestrian-friendly designs, including beginning pre-construction activity on the Fortson Square redesign – an opportunity to improve this small but important public space, creating a welcoming gateway into Pioneer Square.   

* Installed new lighting on 3rd Ave as part of downtown activation efforts, improving safety and vibrancy.  

* Refreshed striping along Ballard Ave and advanced planning for the Occidental Promenade to create more inviting public spaces.  

In 2025, the Levy also invested in good governance by establishing a new Levy Oversight Committee (LOC) as a format for SDOT staff to demonstrate accountability to Seattle voters and taxpayers. We also began the process of forming a Transportation Funding Task Force by selecting a consultant to support the work to propose funding and policy solutions for sidewalks, paving, bridges, and other infrastructure needs. 

Read more in our annual report.  [ https://seattle.gov/documents/Departments/SDOT/About/Funding/Levy/Reports/2025_Levy_Annual_Report.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

Thank you for making this possible through your investment in the Seattle Transportation Levy. 

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"On November 5, 2024 Seattle voters approved the Seattle Transportation Levy. [ https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/about-us/funding/seattle-transportation-levy?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] The eight-year $1.55 billion Transportation Levy will provide funding to maintain and modernize the city’s transportation infrastructure including building sidewalks, paving streets, repairing bridges, and improving transit connections."






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