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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
We are asking you to…
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
We will use your input to…
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
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?
76K+
Total data points collected (Phases 1 & 2 to date)
29K+
Total visits to the STP online engagement hub
8K+
Comments placed on the interactive maps
7K+
People engaged at outreach events
9K+
Responses to surveys
100+
Social media posts
81
Community events
49
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
Here’s what we’ve done so far and what we’ve heard from you!
March–September 2022 | Phase 1 Engagement
Phase 1 focused on your transportation needs and priorities, which helped us develop our collective vision for the future of Seattle’s transportation system.
STP engagement materials (digital and print) were available in 16 languages* so we could reach our growing non-English speaking community.
*Languages included: Amharic, Arabic, English, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Oromo, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Tigrinya, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese
March–May 2022 | Survey 1: Transportation Challenges
709 responses
We learned about your transportation values, challenges and opportunities, and how you would like to engage in the STP process.
Click here to see the survey questions.
May–October 2022 | Community Liaison (CL) engagement
We worked with Department of Neighborhoods Community Liaisons (CLs) to broaden and deepen our engagement processes. This helped us create a plan that advances our goal of a racially equitable and socially just transportation system.
May–October 2022 | Online Engagement Hub Launched
The online engagement hub is the portal to access all digital engagement opportunities for the STP. In addition to activities to provide feedback on the STP process, during Phase 1, the online engagement hub included opportunities to:
- View an events calendar with opportunities to engage with the STP team
- Send an email or voicemail to the STP team
- Leave a general comment about the plan
- Sign up for email updates on the STP
- Request an STP team member to attend an event for another organization
May–October 2022 | Survey 2: Seattle Transportation Plan Vision
2,295 responses
The second survey helped us create a shared vision, goals, and
objectives for the STP by asking about people’s transportation needs, experiences, and priorities.
We heard that people support goals that invest in underserved areas, reallocate space away from cars, improve safety, and increase transportation choice.
Click here to see the survey questions.
May–October 2022 | Interactive Mapping Tool 1: Transportation Needs
6,317 comments
2,347 unique users
4,580 pins placed
1,252 routes drawn
485 areas drawn
This tool allowed people to drop pins, trace routes, and draw areas where they want to see improvement in Seattle’s transportation system. We heard the need for actions that improve safety, transportation choice, equity, and maintenance. Your input helped us develop the menu of actions.
From the map, we heard the need for actions that improve safety, transportation choice, equity, and maintenance.
May–October 2022 | Community Based Organization (CBO) outreach
We built relationships with community organizations and supported their culturally-relevant and community-based engagement, such as listening sessions, meetings and events, field trips, one-on-one interviews, and distributing tailored STP engagement materials.
CBOs helped to elevate the voices of those traditionally left out of planning processes through culturally- and community-appropriate outreach strategies.
May–October 2022 | On the ground outreach: Community events
4,000+ people engaged at outreach events
To achieve our STP engagement goals, we wanted to “meet people where they are.” This meant visiting local grocery stores, farmer’s markets, community meetings, festivals, and more. We monitored who we were hearing from in our outreach efforts, and pivoted our approach numerous times to ensure we were hearing from as many people as possible and from groups that are representative of the populations we serve. We prioritized attending events and meetings in neighborhoods that typically have lower participation and underrepresented voices.
Not everyone is able to access or use the internet, and some people notice a sign or poster more than a Tweet or post on Facebook. We distributed yard signs, posters, yard signs, and print ads across Seattle, focusing on priority neighborhoods and community gathering places.
Meetings with people and groups have helped make sure this plan is created for our communities, by our communities.
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.
Our Phase 2 Engagement Summary Report details the engagement that ran from September 2022 through February 2023. Your input is being used to inform our ongoing development of the draft STP and to refine the draft network maps.
View our Phase 2 Engagement Summary Report
Review what you and your neighbors shared on our Phase 2 interactive mapping tool
Here’s what we’ve done so far and what we’ve heard from you!
September 2022–February 2023 | Phase 2 Engagement
Phase 1 focused on your transportation needs and priorities, which helped us develop our collective vision for the future of Seattle’s transportation system.
STP engagement materials (digital and print) were available in 16 languages* so we could reach our growing non-English speaking community.
*Languages included: Amharic, Arabic, English, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Oromo, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Tigrinya, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese
September 2022–February 2023 | Online Engagement Hub
The online engagement hub continued to be the portal for the community to access all digital engagement opportunities for the STT. During Phase 2, the online engagement hub was updated to included opportunities to:
- View an events calendar with opportunities to engage with the STP team
- Send an email or voicemail to the STP team
- Leave a general comment about the plan
- Sign up for email updates on the STP
- Request an STP team member to attend an event for another organization.
September 2022–February 2023 | Vision, Goals, and Objectives
2,937 total responses
The first activity on the Phase 2 online engagement hub gathered feedback on the draft STP vision, goals, and objectives. These were drafted based on the common themes we heard from you in Phase 1.
- STP Vision
692 responses
- STP Goals
661 responses
579 reactions - STP Objectives
526 responses
479 reactions
September 2022–February 2023 | Transportation Futures
4,687 total responses
The second online engagement hub activity asked about how quickly you would like to see Seattle’s transportation system change. From this activity, we learned that there is an appetite for transformational change in Seattle’s transportation system.
- 3,219 responses
- 1,468 comments
September 2022–February 2023 | Menu of Actions
21,251 total responses
The third online engagement hub activity asked people to review a menu of actions that were developed to support the draft STP vision, goals, and objectives. These actions were based on what we heard from you during Phase 1 of engagement.
- 15,048 total “likes” on actions
- 6,203 comments on actions
December 2022–February 2023 | Interactive Mapping Tool 2: Draft Network Maps
1,961 pins placed
1,000 unique users
This interactive mapping tool gave the community an opportunity to share feedback on the first draft of our network maps. The tool allowed people to drop pins and share input for each of the 5 draft transportation network maps:
- Pedestrian Priority Investment Network
- People Streets and Public Spaces Network
- Bicycle and E-Mobility Network
- Transit Network
- Freight Network
September 2022–February 2023 | Community Based Organization (CBO) outreach
In Phase 2 we continued our work with community-based organizations (CBOs) to broaden and deepen our engagement with Seattle communities. These partnerships are helping us draft a plan that advances our goal of a racially equitable and socially just transportation system.
September 2022–February 2023 | On the ground outreach
We met people where they are at meetings, community events, and pop-ups to make sure this plan is created for our communities and by our communities
Community events: 81
- 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
- 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)
- Lid I-5
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Tell us more about you
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
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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.
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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.
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