Seattle Transportation Plan

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Welcome to the online engagement hub for the Seattle Transportation Plan

The Seattle Transportation Plan (STP) is a vision for the future of transportation in Seattle.

The STP is our commitment to building a transportation system that provides everyone with access to safe, efficient, and affordable options to reach places and opportunities. The STP will guide local transportation investments for the next 20 years — so we want to hear from you!

Our transportation system is more than just roads. It includes sidewalks, bridges, stairways, transit, paths and trails, bike lanes, crosswalks, public spaces like street cafes and benches, and much more. The transportation system is how everyone moves around the city, connecting us to places and opportunities. But COVID-19, climate change, and rapid population growth make it hard to keep this system running smoothly. That’s why we want to create a sustainable system that works now and in the future.

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How are we creating the Seattle Transportation Plan together?

Phase 1
May–Aug 2022

Phase 2A
Sept 2022–Feb 2023

Phase 2B
Dec 2022–Feb 2023

Phase 3
Mid‑2023

Tell us your transportation challenges

Review vision, goals, objectives; transportation futures; menu of actions

Review first draft network maps

Review the Draft Seattle Transportation Plan

Inform draft vision, goals, and objectives

Refine draft policies

Refine first draft maps

Develop the Final Recommended Seattle Transportation Plan

We are asking you to…

Phase 1
May–Aug 2022

Tell us your transportation challenges

Phase 2A
Sept 2022–Feb 2023

Review vision, goals, objectives; transportation futures; menu of actions

Phase 2B
Dec 2022–Feb 2023

Review first draft network maps

Phase 3
Mid‑2023

Review the Draft Seattle Transportation Plan

We will use your input to…

Phase 1
May–Aug 2022

Inform draft vision, goals, and objectives

Phase 2A
span>Sept 2022–Feb 2023

Refine draft policies

Phase 2B
Dec 2022–Feb 2023

Refine first draft maps

Phase 3
Apr–June 2023

Develop the Final Recommended Seattle Transportation Plan

Equity in the Seattle Transportation Plan

We recognize the impacts of inequitable systems, including intended and unintended outcomes of past and current decision-making structures and investments. Through the Seattle Transportation Plan, we seek not only to do no further harm, but also acknowledge, understand, and address the historic harms caused by our past policies, practices, and programs.

We recognize equity as a key value and believe the transportation system must meet the needs of communities of color and those of all incomes, abilities, and ages. Our goal is to partner with communities to build a racially equitable and socially just transportation system.

The City of Seattle encourages everyone to participate in its programs and activities. For disability accommodations, materials in alternate formats, or accessibility information, contact 206‑257‑ 2114 | STP@Seattle.gov or visit www.seattle.gov/americans-with-disabilities-act at your earliest opportunity.

Visit the Seattle Transportation Plan website to learn more about what the plan is, find project resources and frequently asked questions, and stay up to date on the planning process.

Get Involved

We need your help reshaping transportation in Seattle!

Our second phase of community engagement ended in February 2023. Phase 3 will begin in mid‑2023!

We’ve been inspired by your vision for the future of our transportation system in the first two phases of engagement and are working to reflect your ideas and input in the draft Seattle Transportation Plan (STP).

In Phase 1 we asked about your transportation needs and priorities. This helped us develop our collective vision for the future of Seattle’s transportation system. During Phase 2, we shared what we heard during Phase 1, heard your feedback on our vision, goals, and objectives, and learned what actions you want us to take to improve our transportation system. We also asked for your input on our draft transportation network maps.

Phase 3 of engagement will begin in mid‑2023! During the third phase of engagement, beginning in mid-2023, you’ll have a chance to review the draft STP. You will also be able to help us identify how to select and pay for future work.

We look forward to continuing to work with you to co-create the Seattle Transportation Plan!

What have we learned from you so far?

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76K+

Total data points collected (Phases 1 & 2 to date)

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29K+

Total visits to the STP online engagement hub

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8K+

Comments placed on the interactive maps

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7K+

People engaged at outreach events

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9K+

Responses to surveys

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100+

Social media posts

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Community events

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Meetings and briefings

Thank you to everyone who has shared input and ideas with us so far! We aren’t done yet. We’ll be sharing more about what we’ve learned from you and ask for your input on the draft Seattle Transportation Plan later this year!

What did we learn in Phase 1?

Phase 1 focused on your transportation needs and priorities, which helped us develop our collective vision for the future of Seattle’s transportation system. Our Phase 1 Engagement Summary Report details the engagement that ran from May through August 2022 and outlines the key takeaways that will help us co-create the plan with the communities of Seattle.

View our Phase 1 Engagement Summary Report

Review what you and your neighbors shared on our Phase 1 interactive mapping tool

What did we learn in Phase 2?

During Phase 2, we shared what we heard from you during Phase 1 and showed how your input is guiding the plan’s vision, goals, and objectives. We also asked you to share how you want to get around in the future, what actions you would like us to take, and what you’d like to see in our draft transportation maps.

We will share the Phase 2 Engagement Summary Report this spring. It will detail engagement from September 2022 through February 2023.

In the meantime, you can review feedback shared on our interactive mapping tool. We will be using your input to refine these network maps. Updated maps will be included in the draft STP.

Review what you and your neighbors shared on our Phase 2 interactive mapping tool

Community events: 81

Click to see a list of community engagement events

Fauntleroy Community Association
Bike Everywhere Day (Seattle Neighborhood Greenways, Cascade Bicycle Club)
Delridge Bike Rodeo
Aki Kurose Community Day
Duwamish River Valley IdeaFest #2
Indigenous Peoples Festival
West Seattle Tool Library
High Point Safety Skills Event
Festival Sundiata Black Arts Fest (Central Area Collaborative)
Alki Ride
South Delridge Farmers Market (2)
Fire Station 31 Open House
West Seattle Farmers Market
Pop in the Central Area
White Center Community Dinner Church
Black African American Community Event: Honoring Family
Othello/Rainier Stay Healthy Street Block Party with RecNtheStreets
Sea Fair Indian Days Powwow
West Seattle Summer Fest
Market at Heron’s Nest
Alki Art Fair
Columbia City Farmers Market (4)
CID Celebration and Resource Fair at Hing Hay Park
Umojafest
Duwamish River Festival
Lake City Farmers Market (3)
Greenbridge/Seola Garden – Neighborhood house summer health and resource fair
Latinx Pride
Beacon Arts Street Festival
Othello International Festival at Othello Park (Heritage Event)
High Point Health Fair
Little Saigon Festival – Celebrate Little Saigon
Seattle Parks Big Day of Play
West Seattle bike experience (Alki to Seattle via water taxi and bike ride around the Duwamish, celebration @ Marianation Ma Kai)
Listening Session with Girls on the Run
Party in the Parking Lot
Nepantla Lowrider Art Show
Rainier Beach Back2School Bash
Chief Sealth High School Orientation
Trans Pride Seattle
Rainier Beach High School Orientation
Beacon Arts Street Festival
Eckstein Middle School Listening Session
Vietnamese Autumn Lantern Festival
Franklin High School Listening Session
Pop-up event at Lake City Grocery Outlet
West Seattle High School Earth Club
Pop-up event at Rainier Valley Safeway
Sound Steps
Rainier Beach Boo Bash
Lambert House Listening Session
OPCD Comp Plan Open House #1
Yesler Community Council Listening Session
Pop-up event at QFC Roxhill (2)
Pop-up event at Red Apple Beacon Hill (2)
OPCD Comp Plan Open House #2
Pop-up event at Uwajimaya (2)
Mercer International Middle School Listening Session
YMCA-YESC Environmental Leaders Summit
OPCD Comp Plan Open House #3
Lighthouse for the Blind Listening Session
OPCD Comp Plan Open House #4
DeafBlind Service Center Listening Session
Vietnamese Senior Association Listening Session/Briefing
OPCD Comp Plan Open House #5
BIPOC Bike Advocate Listening Session
DVSA South Park Walks
DVSA work shops
STP Open House #1
STP Open House #2
Khmer Community of Seattle King County — report back event

Meetings: 49

Click to see a list of community engagement meetings

Levy Oversight Committee
Freight Advisory Board (2)
Bicycle Advisory Board (2)
Pedestrian Advisory Board (3)
Comp Plan/STP IDT briefing (2)
TEW (7)
School Traffic Safety Committee (2)
Transit Advisory Board (3)
Planning Commission (3)
North Seattle Industrial Association (2)
Cascade Bicycle Club and Seattle Neighborhood Greenways
WSDOT
Comp Plan/STP IDT briefing
West Seattle Bike Connection
Phinney Ridge Community Council
KCM Transit Advisory Commission
SODO BIA Transportation Committee
TCC — WA Transportation Advocates
NW Columbia City Neighbors
WSB Maritime Townhall
U District Partnership
Environment and Climate Caucus of the 46th LD Democrats
U District Community Council
Downtown Neighbors
National Federation of the Blind of Washington Greater Seattle Chapter
Feet First
Mercer Stakeholders Group
Seattle Educators Association
Seattle New Liberals
Northern Rainier Valley Neighbors
SoDo stadiums stakeholders meeting
Association for the Advancement of Coast Engineers (AACE)
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如果您需要此信息的翻譯版，請致電 (206) 257-2114

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Nếu quý vị cần có bản dịch thông tin này, vui lòng gọi số (206) 257-2114

Hadii aad u baahan tahay macluumaadkan oo turjuban, fadlan la hadal (206) 257-2114

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Akka odeefannoon kuni isiniif turjumaanamuu barbaaddan, maaloo (206) 257-2114 kana irratti bilbilaa

ប្រសិនបើអ្នកត្រូវការបកប្រែព័ត៌មាននេះ សូមទូរស័ព្ទលេខ (206) 257-2114 ។

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Your privacy is important us. Comments shared on this page are anonymous.

Personal information entered on this page is subject to Washington Public Records Act and may be subject to disclosure to a third-party requester. At the City of Seattle, we are committed to protecting your privacy and will ensure that any disclosures are done according to law. To learn more about how this information is managed please see our Privacy Statement.

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If you would like to provide a general comment on the Seattle Transportation Plan, please use this comment box.

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Use this form to invite us to your events and meetings.

Please let us know in your message if we can provide accommodations, accessibility information, or materials in alternative formats.

SDOT is committed to hosting engagement opportunities that are accessible and safe during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We will follow guidelines from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for in‑person events and provide virtual alternatives for engagement opportunities whenever possible.

Send us an email or call our voicemail line

Do you have questions, concerns, or comments about the Seattle Transportation Plan? Send us an email or leave a voicemail and we will get back to you.

Call our multi-language phone line and leave a message to share your feedback or ask a question. Leave a message in your preferred language and either our outreach team or an interpreter will call you back with answers to your questions.

Send us an email: STP@Seattle.gov

Call our voicemail line: 206-257-2114

What is the environmental review process for the Seattle Transportation Plan?

The STP will go through the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review process. SEPA ensures environmental values are thoroughly considered during the planning and decision-making processes. Under SEPA, and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a required study that provides the City, public, and other agencies with anticipated environmental outcomes of the Seattle Transportation Plan. You can review our SEPA Fact Sheet to learn more!

SEPA Scoping Report

Scoping, which occurred earlier this year, was the first step of the EIS process. It was an opportunity for the community to review and provide feedback on the proposed alternatives, and to tell the City what elements of the built and natural environment should be studied. You can read the full SEPA Scoping Report to learn how your comments are shaping this process.

How does the EIS support the Seattle Transportation Plan?

The findings of the EIS will reinforce our commitment to transparency and contribute to informed decision-making. Your comments on the EIS are being incorporated in tandem with input shared through the larger community engagement for the STP. You don’t need to reshare any comments you’ve already provided!

Scoping Comment Period — June 16–July 29, 2022: Thank you to everyone who shared comments with us during the comment period. Your input is informing what will be included in the Environmental Impact Statement.

Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Release and 30-day Comment Period — Early 2023: Once the draft EIS is released, the community is invited to share comments. These comments are incorporated into the final EIS, along with responses.

Final EIS Published — Mid‑2023: The final EIS, which includes responses to comments shared on the draft EIS, will be used to inform the decision-making process

If you need this information translated, please call (206) 257‑2114.

STP 將通過州環境政策法案（State Environmental Policy Act，SEPA) 審查程序。SEPA 確保在規劃和決策過程中全面考慮環境價值. 如果您需要此信息的翻譯版，請致電 (206) 257‑2114。

El Plan de Transporte de Seattle (STP) será sometido al proceso de revisión de la Ley Estatal de Política Ambiental (SEPA). La Ley Estatal de Política Ambiental (SEPA) garantiza que los valores medioambientales se tengan en cuenta de forma exhaustiva durante los procesos de planificación y toma de decisiones. Si necesita esta información traducida, llame al (206) 257‑2114.

STP sẽ trải qua quá trình xem xét về Đạo Luật Chính Sách Môi Trường của Tiểu Bang (State Environmental Policy Act, SEPA). SEPA đảm bảo các giá trị môi trường được xem xét kỹ lưỡng trong quá trình lập kế hoạch và đưa ra quyết định. Nếu quý vị cần có bản dịch thông tin này, vui lòng gọi số (206) 257‑2114.

የሲያትል የማመላለሻ እቅድ (STP) በስቴት የአካባቢ የአየር ንብረት የአቋም መመሪያ ሕግ (SEPA) ግምገማ ሂደት ውስጥ ያልፋል። SEPA ዕቅድ በማውጣት እና በውሳኔ አሰጣጥ ሂደቶች የአካባቢ ንብረት እሴቶችን በሚገባ ግምት ውስጥ ያስገባ መሆኑን ያረጋግጣል። ይህ መረጃ እንዲተረጎምልዎ የሚፈልጉ ከሆነ እባክዎ(206) 257‑2114 ይደውሉ።

STP waxay mari doontaa nidaamka dib u eegista sharciga siyaasada deegaanka ee Gobolka (SEPA). SEPA waxay hubisaa in qiyamka deegaanka si fiican loo tixgeliyo inta lagu jiro qorshaynta iyo geedi socodka go’aan qaadashada. Hadii aad u baahan tahay macluumaadkan oo turjuban, fadlan la hadal (206) 257‑2114.

STP는 주 환경 정책법(State Environmental Policy Act, SEPA)의 검토 과정을 거칠 것입니다. SEPA는 계획 및 의사 결정 과정에서 환경 가치가 철저히 고려되도록 합니다. 이 정보의 번역본이 필요한 경우, (206) 257‑2114 으로 전화하십시오.

Ang STP dadaan sa proseso ng pagsusuri ng State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). Tinitiyak ng SEPA na ang mga kinahahalagahan sa kapaligiran ay lubusang maisasaalang-alang habang nagpaplano at sa proseso ng paggawa ng desisyon. Kung kailangan mo ang impormasyon na ito na nakasalin sa (206) 257-2114.

Next Steps

Where we’re headed

The planning process began in January 2022, and we expect to have a draft plan for you to review in mid‑2023. Throughout the process, you will have opportunities to share your experiences and to review, comment on, and help shape the plan. Keep checking back here to stay updated on the process.

Timeline

May — August 2022

Phase 1 of public engagement

During this phase, we worked with the community to establish a shared vision for STP. We asked about your priorities, challenges, and needs as you move around Seattle.

September 2022 — February 2023

Phase 2 of public engagement

During this phase, we shared what we heard during Phase 1, heard your feedback on our vision, goals, and objectives, and learned what actions you want us to take to improve our transportation system. We also asked for your input on our draft transportation network maps.

Spring 2023

Share what we’ve learned from you

We will be summarizing what we’ve heard from you during phases 1 and 2. The input you’ve shared with us will guide our work as we develop the draft STP.

Mid‑2023

Phase 3 of public engagement

We’ll share the draft STP with the community and ask for your review and feedback to be sure we’re on the right track.

Fall 2023

Update the draft STP based on community input

Late 2023 — Early 2024

Work with the Mayor’s Office to further refine the plan and share it with City Council for adoption.

To stay informed on STP updates and upcoming opportunities to get involved, be sure to sign up for email updates.

Want more information?

Visit the Seattle Transportation Plan website to learn more about what the plan is, find project resources and frequently asked questions, and stay up to date on the planning process.

Thank you for taking part in developing the Seattle Transportation Plan! We look forward to continuing to work with you and your neighbors to create a transportation system that meets our collective needs.