Seattle Voters to Decide on $1.55 Billion Transportation Levy

The proposed levy aims to fund infrastructure improvements but raises concerns over its impact on homeowners and businesses.

The levy would allocate $330 million for arterial roadway maintenance, including repaving 15 major corridors.
$115 million is designated for transit improvements and better access to light rail stations.
$111 million would be used for constructing at least 350 blocks of new sidewalks.
The proposal includes $70 million for the Vision Zero program, targeting traffic safety to eliminate deaths and injuries by 2030.
Critics argue the levy places a heavy financial burden on homeowners and businesses, with median property taxes rising to $546 annually.