Fwd: Transportation Levy: Sidewalks Survey

[Gordon Padelford]

Hey folks,

A good opportunity here to tell your D5 City Councilmember that you support more funding for sidewalks in the levy:

-Gordon

Executive Director

Seattle Neighborhood Greenways

Website I Twitter I Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Councilmember Cathy Moore <cathy...@seattle.gov>
Date: Tue, May 28, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Subject: Transportation Levy: Sidewalks Survey
To: <gor...@seattlegreenways.org>

This is a survey about new sidewalks in the Transportation Levy the Council is currently discussing.

Trouble seeing the message? View this email in your browser. Transportation Levy: D5 Sidewalks Survey The City Council is currently considering a transportation levy for the November election. Building more new sidewalks in District 5 is my top priority for the levy. There are over 11,000 blocks missing sidewalks in Seattle, and 36% are in District 5. I'd like to hear from D5 residents about how the levy will deliver new sidewalks. Are there locations you suggest for new sidewalks? What criteria should be used to decide where new sidewalks are built? You can take the survey here or at the end of this newsletter. Take the Survey Background information about the levy proposal and criteria for new sidewalks is included below if you'd like more information. Levy Proposal and Sidewalks The Mayor's proposed levy is $1.45 billion over 8 years. It includes $63 million for the construction of 280 blocks of new sidewalks and alternative walkways. 250 would be constructed by 2029, and 30 would be located near frequent transit. The 2015 levy has funded 250 new sidewalks and alternative walkways. The proposed levy includes an anticipated initial list of new sidewalk projects (pages 4-5), including in D5: 1st Avenue NE, from NE 120th to NE 130th Greenwood Avenue North, from North 112th to North 117th NE 95th Street, from 35th Ave NE to Sand Point Way NE Criteria for Where to Build New Sidewalks The 2015 Move Seattle Levy proposal prioritized filling in sidewalk gaps on priority transit corridors. The Council amended the proposal to add an emphasis on creating accessible routes for those with disabilities and the elderly. The 2017 Pedestrian Master Plan prioritized new sidewalks on pedestrian routes to K-12 schools and access to frequent transit stops. The 2024 Seattle Transportation Plan expands that to include access to parks, Urban Centers, and Urban Villages, safety, and equity. Survey Please click on the button below to take the survey. It will be open through Sunday, June 2nd. Take the Survey Cathy Moore Seattle City Council // District 5 Copyright © 2024 Seattle City Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this message because you expressed interest in District 5. Thank you for engaging! Our mailing address is: Seattle City Council 600 4th Ave Seattle, WA 98104-1850 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list