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Seattle Transportation Plan heads to City Council for approval
Pedestrians cross the street in the University District while a bus prepares to turn the corner. There's a bright red mural painted by Stevie Shao on one of the buildings in the background.
The Seattle Transportation Plan will dictate how the city moves forward with travel-related infrastructure projects in the years to come. | Photo via SDOT
The Seattle Transportation Plan is rolling forward once again.

After spending the better part of the last two years working on it, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has submitted the finalized version of the transportation plan to Seattle City Council for approval and adoption.

It’s got a big ole thumbs up from Mayor Bruce Harrell and is scheduled to get vote from City Council on Tuesday, March 5. The meeting will include a public comment section for those who want to voice their thoughts about the plan and its implementation.

But let’s back up — But let’s back up — there are a few changes to the plan since it was last released for public review. Let’s talk about it real quick.

What’s new?

The plan went out for its last round of public review in October where SDOT representatives hoped to round out any last details Seattle residents wanted to see reflected in the final edition.

One of the plan’s “new key strategies” includes a piece about making sure public transportation is resilient during emergencies.

Another includes ensuring that traffic laws don’t rely on punitive enforcement to make sure the city’s communities are better protected.

The plan’s goals to increase the general ease of mobility in the city also now includes a point about supporting economic vitality by getting people and goods where they need to go.

What’s next?

If City Council approves the plan, the next step is to build an implementation plan for all of the things included in the new transportation plan. SDOT hopes to get these strategies laid out and in motion by the end of 2025, with an intention to update the implementation every four years.

The city is also working on a replacement for the Levy to Move Seattle that expires at the end of this year. Keep a look out for more info this spring.
Events
Friday, March 1
  • “Luchadora!” | Friday, March 1-Sunday, March 17 | Times vary | Charlotte Martin Theatre, Second Ave. N., Seattle | $23-$43 | In this family-friendly play inspired by the Chinese legend Hua Mulan and Mexican lucha libre culture, a young girl in 1960s Texas discovers a magical wrestling mask.
Saturday, March 2
  • State of Africatown 2024 | Saturday, March 2 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Langston Hugues Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave. S, Seattle | Free | Hear from local community leaders as they lay out the plans for creating equitable opportunities, affordable housing, and support for local biz.
  • Polar Science Weekend | Saturday, March 2-Sunday, March 3 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. North, Seattle | $20.20-$29.70 | Dive into the frigid waters of our polar caps with hands-on activities like salinity taste tests, boat decorating, and some scientific exploration of penguins.
Sunday, March 3
  • “House of Hearts” | Sunday, March 3 | 6 p.m. | Can Can Culinary Cabaret, 95 Pine St., Seattle | $69-$105 | During this cabaret performance, things get a little saucy at the Broken Hearts Ball when a princess falls in love with the town fool.
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News Notes
Development
  • A new eco-conscious high-rise in Belltown is almost ready to open to residents. The 303 Battery — named for its street address — features 15 stories and 112 living units. It was built using “pre-constructed building panels” that were assembled on site, a practice the developers think is cost-effective and environmentally-friendly. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Biz
  • Through a recent round of layoffs, EA Games has decided to close its Seattle branch, Ridgeline Games. The branch was headed by former “Halo” co-creator Marcus Lehto and responsible for the development of the “Battlefield” franchise. (GeekWire)
Outdoors
  • Need a ride up to the mountains? Seattle ski instructor Meg White has launched a new shuttle service that will take folks from the city up to popular recreational spots like The Summit at Snoqualmie, Crystal Mountain, and Stevens Pass. To The Mountain costs about $28 for a one-way trip. (Seattle Times)
Trending
  • Uh, weird steal, but okay? The Northlake Big Mario’s Pizza location was broken into recently. In addition to rummaging through an empty office, the suspects also took a framed photo of the business’s founder, Mario Velloti. It is quite the photo, but the restaurant owners are hoping it’ll be returned soon. (Eater Seattle)
Sports
  • As the Seattle Seahawks look to stack their roster, there’s speculation that the team could be interested in new head coach Mike Macdonald’s former Michigan Wolverines players. Hear from the local experts on the probable prospects with Locked On’s daily, Seahawks-focused podcasts.
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