Archive for 'Transportation'
The Center City Initiative: making downtown Seattle streets more safe, inviting and vibrant
Downtown Seattle is the economic engine for the entire region. It is the center for entertainment, music, food, theater – for Northwest culture. It offers great shopping from international names to local gems. Even on a cold, rainy day, you will find people and activity bustling along on city sidewalks. This is[More]
Posted: May 8th, 2012 under Community Engagement, Human services, Jobs, Mayor McGinn, Nightlife Initiative, Public Safety, Transportation.
Transit Master Plan: momentum continues to build for rail transit
Mayor Mike McGinn today signed legislation approving the Transit Master Plan. McGinn first announced the work to update the Transit Master Plan in May 2010, a decision driven by the need to better connect Seattle neighborhoods with high-quality transit, including expanded rail transit. “What I hear from the people of Seattle is[More]
Posted: April 25th, 2012 under Jobs, Sustainability, Transportation.
Breaking ground on the First Hill Streetcar
Today we took an important step in connecting our neighborhoods with rail. I joined elected leaders and community members from across the city to break ground on Seattle’s newest streetcar line – the First Hill Streetcar. To be constructed by the City with funding provided by Sound Transit, the streetcar line will[More]
Posted: April 23rd, 2012 under Jobs, Mayor McGinn, Transportation.
Bringing the Streetcar to North Broadway
Later this month we will be breaking ground on the First Hill Streetcar. Approved in the 2008 Sound Transit 2 vote, it will connect Capitol Hill to the International District and expand our growing network of high capacity rail options. Originally, the streetcar was going to stop short of the heart of[More]
Posted: April 11th, 2012 under Mayor McGinn, Transportation.
Chris Hansen commissions immediate feasibility study of traffic and parking impacts in Seattle’s Stadium District
King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn today announced that investor Chris Hansen has commissioned an immediate feasibility study of multimodal transportation access and parking in Seattle’s Stadium District. Chris Hansen with Mayor McGinn and County Executive Dow Constantine While the study will be conducted in collaboration with the[More]
Posted: April 5th, 2012 under Arena, Mayor McGinn, Transportation.
Focusing on the basics by repaving streets and filling potholes
With “Focusing on the Basics” a key commitment of the 2012 Transportation Action Agenda, today Mayor Mike McGinn highlighted work underway to maintain and improve Seattle’s streets. With the NE Ravenna Boulevard project now in construction, the city is on schedule to rebuild 15 lane-miles of road in 2012. To further help[More]
Posted: March 28th, 2012 under Budget, Mayor McGinn, Transportation.
From the 2012 Transportation Action Agenda: Providing Great Service
Our Transportation Action Agenda helps guide the work that we do at the City on transportation issues. There are five major categories: 1. Keeping it Safe 2. Focusing on the Basics 3. Building Healthy Communities 4. Supporting a Thriving Economy 5. Providing Great Service Today we're going to look at how we're[More]
Posted: March 23rd, 2012 under Mayor McGinn, Transportation.
From the 2012 Transportation Action Agenda: Supporting a Thriving Economy
Our Transportation Action Agenda helps guide the work that we do at the City on transportation issues. There are five major categories: 1. Keeping it Safe 2. Focusing on the Basics 3. Building Healthy Communities 4. Supporting a Thriving Economy 5. Providing Great Service Today we're going to look at how we're[More]
Posted: March 22nd, 2012 under Mayor McGinn, Transportation.
From the 2012 Transportation Action Agenda: Building Healthy Communities
Our Transportation Action Agenda helps guide the work that we do at the City on transportation issues. There are five major categories: 1. Keeping it Safe 2. Focusing on the Basics 3. Building Healthy Communities 4. Supporting a Thriving Economy 5. Providing Great Service Today we're going to look at how we're[More]
Posted: March 21st, 2012 under Mayor McGinn, Transportation.
From the 2012 Transportation Action Agenda: Focusing on the Basics
Our Transportation Action Agenda helps guide the work that we do at the City on transportation issues. There are five major categories: 1. Keeping it Safe 2. Focusing on the Basics 3. Building Healthy Communities 4. Supporting a Thriving Economy 5. Providing Great Service Today we're going to look at how we're[More]
Posted: March 20th, 2012 under Mayor McGinn, Transportation.