More transit, bike and pedestrian investments are coming your way. Today, the Seattle City Council voted to put Move Seattle, the $930 million transportation levy on the November 2015 ballot. Transportation Choices worked hard with our partners to develop a plan that gives Seattle more choices to get around safely and affordably.
So what’s in the levy? For starters, seven brand new Rapid Ride transit corridors that will bring high-quality and frequent bus service to neighborhoods all across Seattle. Additionally, the levy provides funding to support construction of the Northgate bike and pedestrian bridge and an infill light rail station at Graham Street in the Rainier Valley to connect even more people to transit.
The levy also includes a significant investment in safety and maintenance to make sure that we are taking care of our current infrastructure of roads, bridges and sidewalks. The proposal invests in 150 blocks of new sidewalks, nearly 50 miles of protected bike lanes and 60 miles of neighborhood greenways.
Why now? Seattle’s previous transportation levy, known as Bridging the Gap, is set to expire this fall. With our city rapidly growing, it’s time to invest in the transportation infrastructure that will make it easier to get to work, school or wherever you need to go.
It’s time to Move Seattle. Let’s get to work and pass this measure in November. Stay tuned for more information about how you can help out with the Move Seattle campaign.
