A Community Vision for Rainier Ave S

Everyone deserves to be safe on our public streets and in our neighborhoods. Yet in Seattle and nationwide, communities of color are disproportionately impacted by unsafe streets and have the least access to safe, healthy, and affordable transportation. Communities most impacted by traffic violence should be a part of defining solutions for safety.

Rainier Ave S runs through the heart of Southeast Seattle, and it is one of the most …

Seattle Proposition 1: What's at Stake for Transportation

Seattle's transportation network depends on safe sidewalks, connected bike lanes, and reliable public transit. Seattle Streets Alliance urges voters to vote Yes on Proposition 1.

Prop 1 would renew Seattle's transit funding for ten years, supporting approximately 95,000 additional bus trips annually, including more service during evenings and weekends.

The measure would also expand fully subsidized ORCA passes from 10,000 to 22,000 qualifying residents. These services are particularly relevant …

Remembering KL Shannon: Organizer, Mentor, and Community Powerhouse

We are heartbroken to share that our friend, mentor, and colleague, KL Shannon, passed away on September 9, 2026. KL was a Community Organizer with Seattle Streets Alliance since 2019

KL had a big heart, unwavering passion for justice, and deep commitment to community. She was an organizer in the truest sense of the word, and our lives, our movement, and our city are immeasurably better thanks to her energy, …

The State of Automated Enforcement in Seattle

School has begun! Now, school zone speed cameras across the city will turn on for a few hours each day, immediately around school start and end times, to protect kids walking and biking to and from school.

What are automated enforcement cameras, how do they differ from other cameras on our streets, and what’s happening?

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Ms Maddy, teacher at Graham Hill Elementary, leading a group bike ride in support of …

Back to School: Helping Seattle Kids Walk, Bike, and Roll Safely

It’s back-to-school season! As students across Seattle head back to classrooms, we have a question for the families in your life: How are the kids getting to school?

About 30% of Seattle Public Schools K–8 students already walk, bike, or scooter to school (Seattle Public Schools). Walking and biking can give kids physical activity, time with friends, and an opportunity to build confidence and independence in their neighborhoods. …