SEATTLE — The first few projects that will be funded by the historic $1.55 billion transportation levy that was approved in November have been revealed by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT).
SDOT unveiled the list of projects as part of their 2025 Levy Delivery Plan, which is the first of eight annual delivery plans to come. The plans will set the framework for improvements across the city, with an emphasis on safety, infrastructure, and community-driven projects, according to SDOT.
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“The investments through the levy and projects in this plan mean real improvements for our residents from enhancing safety to strengthening critical infrastructure and the pedestrian experience,” said Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell.
According to SDOT, the following are their priorities for 2025:
Expanded Vision Zero Work
- Start construction on safety projects on N 130th St and S Henderson St
- Construct safety improvements citywide on high-injury network corridors and intersections
- Advance Aurora Avenue N planning in partnership with the Washington Department of Transportation and King County Metro
- Expand implementation of Leading Pedestrian Intervals and safer crossings.
New Sidewalks
- Hold community walks to select new sidewalk projects for the first four years of the levy, in support of the goal to build 250 blocks of new sidewalks and sidewalk alternatives in the first four years of the levy
- Begin to build new sidewalks.
Bridges and Structures
- Issue Request for Proposals and begin design of mechanical and electrical repair packages for Fremont, University and Ballard bridges
- Programming of crew-delivered bridge repairs
- Initiation of Project Readiness bridge studies
Maintenance and Modernization
- Start design on major corridor maintenance and modernization projects, with early focus on corridors with secured grant funding such as Roosevelt Way NE, Pinehurst Way NE, and E Marginal Way.
Downtown Activation
- Continue Downtown Activation and People Streets and Public Spaces investments on 3rd Avenue, Fortson Square, Occidental Promenade, and other key locations in advance of FIFA and other major events, in alignment with other organizations and agencies.
New Levy Programs
- Launch new programs including the Neighborhood-Initiated Safety Partnership, Bridge Preventative Maintenance, Bike Lane Maintenance, People Streets and Public Spaces, Climate and Electrification, and the Good Governance and Equitable Implementation Initiative programs.
We are hitting the ground running to fulfill our commitments to the public including doubling the pace of sidewalk construction, increasing our investment in transportation safety, maintaining and modernizing our roads and bridges, and much more.” said SDOT Director Greg Spotts.
The entire 2025 Levy Delivery Plan can be found here. SDOT said they will provide updates on completed projects and any cumulative progress towards other commitments after each year of levy spending.
