Seattle City Council to Vote on $1.55 Billion Transportation Levy

The council debates between a $1.55 billion proposal and a more extensive $1.7 billion plan focused on traffic safety.

The $1.55 billion levy, recommended by the Select Committee, will be up for a final vote on July 9.
The levy is expected to cost the median Seattle homeowner approximately $546 annually.
Councilmember Tammy Morales proposed a $1.7 billion alternative to address rising traffic fatalities, which was rejected.
Morales' plan included $90 million for bike lanes, sidewalk improvements, and safety projects.
Concerns over affordability and voter approval led to the preference for the $1.55 billion proposal.