Mayor Bruce Harrell Signs Legislation Sending Transportation Levy to Seattle Voters

You’re receiving this update because you’ve expressed an interest in SDOT’s programs, projects, or initiatives, many of which are funded by the current Levy to Move Seattle.

Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed into law the legislation that will place the Transportation Levy on Seattle voters’ ballots in November 2024. The legislation was unanimously approved by the City Council on Tuesday.

If approved by voters, the eight-year $1.55 billion Transportation Levy will provide funding to enhance the city’s transportation infrastructure including building sidewalks, paving streets, repairing bridges, and improving transit connections. The levy includes investments in the safety, maintenance, and modernization needs of Seattle’s transportation infrastructure and incorporates robust community input.

The current Levy to Move Seattle, which expires at the end of 2024, represents roughly 30% of the Seattle Department of Transportation’s budget. The proposed Transportation Levy would renew and expand this funding source to build a broad range of projects reflecting the city’s evolving transportation needs and priorities.

To learn more, read today’s SDOT Blog post or visit our website.