Entries for date "2022"
What’s Next for Healthy Streets in Seattle?
In the spring of 2020, Seattle Neighborhood Greenways pushed the idea of Open Streets as one of our 8 Solutions for Safe Social Distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. These streets are closed to vehicle through-traffic and OPEN to people walking, rolling and biking in the street (local access, deliveries and emergency services are still allowed).
Thanks to the outspoken support of neighborhood advocates …
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July 26, 2022
As you might have already heard, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is creating a new plan called the “Seattle Transportation Plan.” This plan will guide transportation planning and implementation for the next decade and beyond. It will update and combine the city’s bike, freight, pedestrian, and transit maps into one plan. It also will determine how and where people will fit onto Seattle’s streets. Learn more here.
This plan …
Take SDOT’s survey to influence the new Seattle Transportation Plan!
The Seattle Dept. of Transportation (SDOT) just launched the first of two rounds of community engagement. Two ways to give input:
Did you know Seattle’s new signature waterfront trail doesn’t connect to the existing Elliot Bay Trail? There is a ½ mile gap that needs to be filled. Unfortunately, the city's draft proposal forces people using the trail to unnecessarily cross Alaskan Way. . . twice.
Tell the city to create a direct and safe path by sending a message now or by attending the SDOT online open house …
Seattle needs crossing guards to help kids get safely to school - let's make it more equitable to hire them! Act now to tell the Seattle School Board to reduce barriers for hiring school crossing guards.
Crossing guards are critical to help kids safely walk, roll, and bike to school. Many guards are beloved pillars of their community and all of them serve in bad weather for little pay …
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